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Peekabox Secures $1.5 Million to Expand Sustainable Food Commerce Across the GCC

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Dubai’s growing startup ecosystem continues to attract attention as food-tech venture Peekabox announced the successful closure of a $1.5 million seed funding round aimed at accelerating its regional expansion. The company is building a digital marketplace designed to connect consumers with surplus meals and grocery products from restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and retailers at significantly reduced […]

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ThinkProp Introduces AI-Powered Academy For UAE Real Estate Professionals

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ThinkProp Venture has unveiled ThinkProp AI Academy, a new initiative designed to reshape professional training for the UAE’s real estate and business sectors through artificial intelligence-driven learning systems. Developed under the umbrella of Advanced Real Estate Services, the academy aims to bridge the gap between theoretical education and real-world industry performance. Positioned as one of

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TruKKer Reinforces Regional Freight Expansion Through Structured Financing

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TruKKer’s latest USD 300 million facility reflects a significant evolution in how regional technology companies are financing long-term expansion. By leveraging structured, non-recourse securitization instead of traditional equity funding, the company reinforces institutional confidence in MENA’s growing logistics infrastructure, digital trade ecosystems, and technology-driven cross-border freight operations. TruKKer continues to redefine regional logistics through technology-led

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Telr and Geidea Partner to Strengthen Unified Payment Experiences Across MENA

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Telr and Geidea have entered a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing digital and in-store payment experiences for merchants across the Middle East. The partnership brings together Telr’s payment gateway and omnichannel capabilities with Geidea’s advanced point-of-sale solutions to support more seamless and connected commerce operations. The collaboration reflects the region’s accelerating shift toward integrated payment

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AI Cybersecurity Startup Lyrie.ai Raises $2 Million Pre-Seed Round

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Dubai-based cybersecurity startup Lyrie.ai has officially emerged from stealth mode after raising $2 million in pre-seed funding. Developed by OTT Cybersecurity LLC, the platform focuses on securing autonomous AI agents operating across enterprise and government systems. The funding will support platform development, expansion of the cybersecurity research team, and the rollout of the company’s newly

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Seven Years Of Advancing Innovation In Egypt

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Tatweer Misr has launched the seventh edition of its Innovation Competition in partnership with Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards (EEA), continuing its long-term commitment to supporting entrepreneurship, technology, and future-focused urban development across Egypt. The competition welcomes innovators at every stage, from early ideas to scaling startups operating for up to eight years. This year’s edition offers

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María Muñoz Is Transforming MENA Luxury Through Maison Pyramide

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In a region experiencing a powerful cultural and creative transformation, María Muñoz has emerged as one of the defining figures shaping the future of fashion, luxury, and brand communication across the Middle East and North Africa. As co-founder and partner of Maison Pyramide, the Cairo-based creative agency and luxury communications platform, she has played a

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Capital Group Expands Into Middle East With Abu Dhabi Office

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Capital Group is preparing to launch its first office in the Middle East, selecting Abu Dhabi as the base for its regional expansion strategy. The global investment management firm plans to establish the new operation within Abu Dhabi Global Market later this year, pending regulatory approvals. The office will support a range of functions including

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Quill Leads Online Communications for Make it in the Emirates 2026

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Integrated communications agency Quill has overseen the digital outreach and live content execution for Make it in the Emirates 2026, the UAE’s premier manufacturing and industrial development forum. Hosted at ADNEC Abu Dhabi from May 4 to 7, the latest edition marked the event’s largest scale to date, gathering more than 1,200 exhibitors and welcoming

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Unique Properties Strengthens Market Vision With Strategic Talent Investment

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Dubai brokerage reinforces long-term confidence in the UAE property sector through a major leadership acquisition Dubai-based real estate brokerage Unique Properties has announced a significant seven-figure investment to welcome renowned broker Alessandro Console to its growing leadership network, underlining the company’s strong belief in the continued momentum of the UAE’s property market. The move arrives

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