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- Blacklane and TASARU mark one year since strategic investment
- Tunisian traveltech WildyNess closes pre-seed round
- Stream secures $4 million seed funding to transform B2B payments in MENA
- Tali Ventures backs Bonat’s $6 million Series A to fuel AI-driven customer growth
- Jahez invests in Doos to fast-track Saudi quick-commerce growth
- Faraday X Secures Over 200 FX Super One Preorders Within 48 Hours of Middle East Launch
- noon, Jahez unite to connect quick commerce with food delivery across the Kingdom
- ORA acquires Cathedis in Morocco’s first locally funded startup merger
Author: Mahdeehassan
Dubai, UAE, July 2024: Yango, the international ride-hailing service, has partnered with Sparklo, a global cleantech company revolutionising the recycling industry. As part of this collaboration, Sparklo users in Dubai can redeem points for 10% and 20% discounts on their Yango rides. Points are collected by recycling plastic bottles and aluminium cans up to two litres through Sparklo’s innovative reverse vending machines (RVMs), known as Sparklomats. This activity will become the first stage in big collaboration which underscores Yango’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact and supporting eco-friendly initiatives.This partnership is in line with the UAE’s environmental initiatives, such as…
Dubai, UAE, July 2024: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received the Agile Business Consortium award in the Overall Business Agility category, the highest level of the award. The Agile Business Consortium is an independent professional entity dedicated to promoting business agility worldwide. A technical committee of international experts in business agility conducted a thorough evaluation in 10 different categories related to all aspects of business agility and related practices including human resources, finance, marketing, contracts, sales, in addition to the overall category. The evaluation criteria were based on a set of foundations, most notably DEWA’s culture, leadership, governance, operations, ensuring added…
As the trend towards youthful and firm skin continues to grow, various aesthetic procedures to lift sagging skin and enhance elasticity are gaining popularity. Among these, safe, non-surgical thread lifting has become one of the most representative methods due to its numerous advantages. The most popular lifting procedure is thread lifting, which involves inserting biodegradable medical threads into the skin. This procedure can be performed on desired areas, including the face. With clear lifting effects and a relatively long duration, it serves as a perfect alternative for those who do not wish to undergo surgery. The Anchoring Dual Cog PDO…
It was the time to prepare a unique new project for his Honorary Music Doctorate thesis. Everyone at “Proconwire Label” was wondering for weeks about what The Multi-Awards Winner and the Multi-Charted artist Fadi Awad could create as a new good idea and project for such a big occasion! And then, it was announced to the public after being registered officially and presented privately to the main parties: It’s a 3 tracks EP of a full original new song called “Smile”, that is made from three languages: English, French, and Arabic!!!… An outstanding successful new idea, especially that it’s so…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 2024 – The St. Regis Riyadh is proud to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious ‘Best New Business Hotel’ award by the Business Traveller Middle East 2024 awards. This recognition underscores the hotel’s unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled luxury, exceptional service, and a world-class business environment. The renowned Business Traveller Middle East (BTME) Awards, organized by Motivate publication Business Traveller Middle East, celebrates leaders in business travel and tourism. The 2024 edition, held at a high-profile gala ceremony at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre on May 6, marked the 23rd edition of…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is committing up to US$ 40 million to SPE PEF III (PEF III), the new fund raised by SPE Capital, to support mid-cap companies in Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia. PEF III will seek to generate long-term capital gains from equity and equity-related investments in companies in these three North African countries, with the flexibility to also invest in selected countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Through this investment, the EBRD aims to contribute to the resilience of financial markets and increase the competitiveness of local enterprises by sustaining private equity as an alternative source of funding in North Africa. The investment…
Dubai, UAE, 29 June 2024: MERED, an international real estate developer, is rapidly establishing itself as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Dubai real estate sector. In just one year since its market entry, MERED has swiftly emerged as a leading ultra-luxury player. The award-winning developer has launched and broken ground for its flagship project, the ICONIC Tower, within only six months. The tower will be the tallest in Dubai Internet City at 286.4 metres, boasting 310 luxury apartments and world-class amenities. In just the last year, the project has received approval from various government authorities, including the Dubai…
Riyadh, June 2024 – Taking a significant step toward environmental responsibility, Amsa Hospitality is proud to announce an initiative to promote recycled products by providing backpacks made from recycled plastic bottles for its employees and business partners. Creating backpacks from recycled plastic bottles is an innovative process that involves collecting used bottles, shredding them into flakes, and then melting them into polyester fibers. The fibers are woven into a fabric, then cut and sewn into backpacks. Amsa Hospitality is a pioneering Saudi hospitality company aligned with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, including ensuring a greener future for the Kingdom…
Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, there is a boycott movement of companies and products associated with certain sides of the conflict in various parts of the world. Several international brands came under fire for their perceived stance on the issue. In such a situation, the halal soft drink brand Shukran Cola has seen a surge in popularity. The demand for Shukran Cola from various countries, including those in the Middle East and Europe, is increasing. Due to the boycott of the Western giants, Shukran Cola has become an alternative to other globally known brands for many…
Dubai, UAE – June, 2024 – In the heart of Dubai, a beacon of hope shines brightly. Mr. Prince R, an exceptional social worker, has been tirelessly improving the lives of hundreds of needy and stranded individuals from various countries. His unwavering dedication to social work and voluntary efforts have earned him widespread recognition and respect. Mr. Prince R’s journey is driven by his career objective: to apply his skills in a multicultural environment, contributing to organizational goals while achieving higher efficiency and service standards. Holding a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and a B.A. in Public Administration, Mr. Prince R…
