Technology
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4.5KEgypt’s central bank receives 13 applications from telcos and banks for ‘QR code’ license
The Central Bank of Egypt has received 13 applications from banks and telecom companies for the QR Code license, Egyptian publication Almal...
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3.1KNYC-based Halal online investment platform Wahed raises ~$8 million at a valuation of ~$100 million
New York City-based Halal online investment platform Wahed has raised close to $8 million (£6 million) in its latest funding round at...
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2.5KCareem is testing peer-to-peer credit transfers in Egypt, plans to roll it out across all its markets gradually
Careem is testing peer-to-peer credit transfer feature in Egypt, the Dubai-based company announced in a blog earlier this month. “Peer-to-peer credit transfer...
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6.8KEcommerce startup Wadi raises $30 million from Majid Al Futtaim to fuel growth of its grocery business in Saudi
Wadi, a Dubai-headquartered ecommerce startup has raised $30 million in fresh funding from Majid Al Futtaim, one of the biggest regional conglomerate...
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4.4KHow artificial intelligence is changing retail for good
I hate grocery shopping! Especially grocery shopping. Usually, I get my home groceries from a supermarket, where I usually get lost in...
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3.1KNYC-based hospitality startup Blueground raises $12 million from Jabbar Internet Group and others, to double its presence in Dubai
New York City-based hospitality startup has raised $12 million in its latest funding round from a group of global investors including UAE’s...
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1.4KDubai to provide free WiFi on all taxis in the city
Dubai has announced to provide free WiFi on all its taxis. The city has a taxi fleet of over 10,000 vehicles on...
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3.6KDubai ruler launches ‘Madrasa’, largest free Arabic e-learning platform for school students
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, yesterday launched ‘Madrasa‘,...
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3.5KUber could be worth $120 billion in a possible IPO next year: report
Uber has received proposals from Wall Street banks that value the company at $120 billion if it goes public next year, Wall...
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2.8KSoftbank-backed India’s leading insurance platform Policybazaar expands to UAE
India’s leading insurance platform Policybazaar has expanded to UAE, launching Policybazaar.ae, last month. They’re taking on the established local players who have...