Technology
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21.7KFormer employees of Swvl accuse the startup of wrongful terminations, poor work culture
Egypt’s startup ecosystem has been witnessing fast-paced growth lately. We’re seeing tens of new startups emerge everyday that are trying to solve...
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3.3KSaudi introduces permits for flying drones, mandatory now for both personal and commercial use
Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority, GACA, has introduced drone permits (licenses) for both personal and commercial flights of drones. The permits can...
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4.0KSouth Africa’s Naspers acquires rest of stake in Dubai-based classifieds platform Dubizzle for $190 million, now owns 100% of the company
South African investment firm Naspers has acquired rest of stake in Dubai-based Dubizzle for $190 million and now owns 100% of the...
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4.9KExclusive: Noon is preparing for a Q2 2019 launch in Egypt
Noon, the Dubai-based ecommerce company is planning to launch in Egypt by the end of Q2 2019, a source with direct knowledge...
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4.4KDubai-based insuretech startup Aqeed to launch AI-powered cloud-based HR software ‘Aqeed People’
Dubai-based insurtech startup that recently announced their launch with a funding of $18 million from its corporate founders is expanding into the...
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5.3K500 Startups hires former Dubai Future Foundation executive Vera Futorjanski as Innovation Director for MENA
500 Startups, one of the leading early-stage investors in the world has announced the appointment of former Rocket Internet entrepreneur Vera Futorjanski as...
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4.0KCareem quietly launches Tuk Tuk rides in Egypt’s capital Cairo
Careem has quietly launched another product in traffic-congested Cairo: Tuk Tuks. They are now available as a ride option inside Careem’s main...
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2.8KIndian budget hotel startup Oyo is off to a good start in UAE, hosts over 100,000 guests in nine months
Indian budget hotel startup Oyo that recently raised $1 billion in its latest funding round led by SoftBank, is off to a...
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2.7KUAE to introduce ICO regulations in 2019
UAE’s financial regulator Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) will introduce Initial Coin Offering (ICO) regulations in 2019, allowing companies to raise capital...
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2.5KDubai government and Careem ink agreement to launch a taxi-hailing joint venture
Dubai’s transport regulator, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has announced establishment of a joint venture with Careem to launch a taxi hailing...