Real-time digital transactions will transform Middle East ecommerce by 2020, predicted Souq.com while securing a tie-up with SAP. In line with this, the partnership between Souq.com and SAP will help accelerate real-time transactions to support the scaling up of Middle East small and medium sized… Read More
GlassQube Coworking and New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have formed a partnership aimed at developing the startup ecosystem and SMEs (small & medium enterprise) in Abu Dhabi. This move follows the 2016 launch of GlassQube Coworking, an initiative that offers a range of work… Read More
Today we live in a world where we can complete our most routine, yet often time consuming tasks, be it doing the laundry, booking transportation, scheduling a delivery, or merely ordering food, with the touch of a button or an icon. And in a market… Read More
Middle East based STEP Group has closed its Series A funding round with a USD 2 million investment from regional investors including Wamda Capital, Equitrust and Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, and international VC firm North Base Media, which focuses exclusively on media investments. The deal… Read More
Guided by the innovative vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler… Read More
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s startups are quickly making their mark on the ecosystem. Online food ordering service, Talabat.com, has been selected as a Google Play Best of 2016 winner in the region for ‘Best Local’. Google Play recently announced its most… Read More
Gender equality in business should be priority in every part of the world. Although barriers to starting a business in some countries are significant, when women circumvent them, they are equally confident about the present and near-term outlooks of their businesses as are men. This… Read More
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) is gearing up for the first cycle of the Sharjah Economic Excellence Network Awards (shjSEEN) 2016. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammad bin Sultan Al Qassimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of… Read More
Kitchen Nation, a fully equipped culinary incubator has opened its doors in the UAE, encouraging foodie entrepreneurs and innovators to bring their concepts to the F&B market. The F&B sector in UAE is thriving at the moment. However, due to lack of resources, experience and… Read More
Highlighting the development of the entrepreneurial landscape in the UAE and the value of mentorship to business growth, Endeavor UAE has ended 2016 with the addition of 10 new high impact entrepreneurs from five companies to its portfolio. These include SouqAlMal’s Ambareen Musa; RightBite’s Nathalie… Read More
