Startup

Sharjah Media City introduces tech and media VC, Shams Valley

The freezone of the emirate, Sharjah Media City (Shams), has introduced a brand-new venture builder…

Emirates Development Bank and ADCB to partner on credit guarantee scheme for UAE SMEs

Emirates Development Bank (EDB), a key financial engine for the economic development and industrial advancement…

Hub71 startups reach $1bn funding since 2019

Global technological ecosystem Hub71, situated in Abu Dhabi, claims that since its 2019 inception, its…

Hub71 and the MiSK foundation to promote cross-border market access for local tech firms

Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, and The Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation (MiSK Foundation) have…

MBRIF and Dubai Silicon Oasis cooperate to support emerging technology startups

Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), a free zone technology park and member of the Dubai Integrated…

Saudi gaming startups doubled in 2022

According to a survey, incubation programs helped virtually quadruple the number of game start-ups in…

The Future 100 programme to support top 100 startups in the UAE

The UAE has started a new program to assist and recognize the top 100 start-ups…

Wireless electricity startup Reach Power raises $30m in new round

Reach Power, a Silicon Valley start-up that beams electricity wirelessly, said on Friday it had raised $30…

Startup in Focus

KarmSolar KarmSolar was founded in 2011 by Ahmed Zahran, Randa Fahmy, Yumna Madi, and Xavier…

Chamberthon competition involves SMEs and start-ups to help Dubai attract overseas businesses

Dubai International Chamber, one of three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, recently hosted its first Chamberthon competition…