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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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Siin Raises $3M to Scale Live Commerce Across the GCC

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Live commerce is beginning to carve its space in the Gulf’s digital economy as Siin secures $3 million in funding to expand its presence across the region. The round, led by VentureSouq and Shift Group, with participation from Plus VC and Oqal, reflects growing investor curiosity around real-time, interactive commerce models. Founded in 2024, Siin

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Lean Expands Pay by Bank Under UAE Open Finance Framework

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The UAE’s digital payments ecosystem is entering a more structured phase as Lean Technologies expands its Pay by Bank capabilities under the country’s newly operational Open Finance framework. The move marks a transition from early adoption to regulated scalability, positioning account-to-account payments as a core component of the financial landscape. By consolidating deposits, collections, checkout,

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Metafare Secures $1 Million to Expand Virtual Wellness Platform

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Saudi Arabia based healthtech startup Metafare has raised $1 million in its first funding round, backed by Harmonics Ventures and a group of family offices. The funding marks an important step as the company looks to scale its virtual wellness platform powered by artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Founded in 2025 by Ibrahim Almaghlouth, Metafare

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Sarwa Crosses $1 Billion in Client Assets, Marking UAE Fintech Milestone

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Uae based investment platform Sarwa has surpassed $1 billion in client assets, becoming the first UAE founded fintech to reach this milestone. The achievement highlights a turning point not only for the company but for the wider financial technology landscape in the region. Founded in 2017 within the Dubai International Financial Centre ecosystem, Sarwa emerged

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Snoonu Expands to Kuwait, Strengthening GCC Super App Race

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Snoonu has officially launched its operations in Kuwait, marking a significant step in its regional expansion strategy and reinforcing its ambition to become a leading super app across the Gulf. The Qatar-born platform began operations on April 30 with a phased rollout designed to integrate seamlessly into the local market while building a strong operational

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