Gulf investments in the UK, which have been actively encouraged by UK ministers, are increasing British economic reliance on regimes whose approach to democracy and human rights is antithetical to […]
The United Arab Emirates has ranked 15th globally in Kearney’s 2021 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Confidence Index, up from 19th place in 2020. The UAE business environment demonstrated continued strengths […]
Citron a Dubai-based startup offering distinctive mealtime products to children and families, has successfully received pre-Series A funding from Arzan Venture Capital. A boost to female-founded businesses and direct-to-consumer business […]
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain’s leading early-stage investors group has signed an initial agreement with a hub for technology startups in Dubai to boost investment ventures in the region. OQAL Angel […]
Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has announced the launch of the second cycle of its Co-Founder Dubai programme, which connects startups to aspiring […]
Abu Dhabi state fund Mubadala Investment Co and Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners, part-owned by Mubadala, said on Tuesday they had invested a combined $150 million in messaging app Telegram. Mubadala invested $75 […]
The Dubai chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) has officially launched the second edition of TiE Women, a global initiative dedicated to helping women across the globe reach their full […]
Morgan Stanley has launched an investment vehicle that allows international investors to access the Saudi Equity Fund. The MSINVF Morgan Stanley Saudi Equity Fund will give foreign investors access to […]
Charles, a Berlin-based startup that offers a “conversational-commerce” SaaS for businesses that want to sell on WhatsApp and other chat apps, has raised €6.4 million in funding. Led by Accel […]
The company this year won a global award from the International Road Federation for its traffic management systems, which combine the latest in machine learning, AI, and computer vision technologies […]
