Business News

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

Business News, Startups / Leave a Comment

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 […]

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

ThinkProp Introduces AI-Powered Academy For UAE Real Estate Professionals

Business News, Entrepreneurship, Expansion, Real Estate / Leave a Comment

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

ThinkProp Introduces AI-Powered Academy For UAE Real Estate Professionals Read More »

TruKKer Reinforces Regional Freight Expansion Through Structured Financing

Business News, Entrepreneurship, Expansion / Leave a Comment

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

TruKKer Reinforces Regional Freight Expansion Through Structured Financing Read More »

Telr and Geidea Partner to Strengthen Unified Payment Experiences Across MENA

Business News, collaboration / Leave a Comment

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

Telr and Geidea Partner to Strengthen Unified Payment Experiences Across MENA Read More »

Seven Years Of Advancing Innovation In Egypt

Business News / Leave a Comment

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

Seven Years Of Advancing Innovation In Egypt Read More »

Capital Group Expands Into Middle East With Abu Dhabi Office

Business News / Leave a Comment

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

Capital Group Expands Into Middle East With Abu Dhabi Office Read More »

Lean Expands Pay by Bank Under UAE Open Finance Framework

Business News / Leave a Comment

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,

Lean Expands Pay by Bank Under UAE Open Finance Framework Read More »

Metafare Secures $1 Million to Expand Virtual Wellness Platform

Business News / Leave a Comment

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

Metafare Secures $1 Million to Expand Virtual Wellness Platform Read More »

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

Business News / Leave a Comment

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

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

Snoonu Expands to Kuwait, Strengthening GCC Super App Race

Business News / Leave a Comment

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

Snoonu Expands to Kuwait, Strengthening GCC Super App Race Read More »