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UAE’s FasterCapital announces enhanced fundraising support for startups
From October 14 to 20, startups that apply to the Raise Capital programme will receive priority access to FasterCapital’s investor network
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Naomi Campbell, Umar Kamani announce launch of Dubai talent agency KC Global Partnerships
New Dubai-based agency KC Global Partnerships aims to transform talent and brand collaborations in the Middle East, led by industry veterans Sufeena Hussain and Amy Simon
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Dubai and Abu Dhabi among top global cities for entrepreneurs as low taxes and quality of life lure startups
Dubai and Abu Dhabi among the best cities in the world for entrepreneurs, according to SumUp research
Emirati Women's Day
FasterCapital celebrates Emirati Women’s Day with new funding round for female entrepreneurs in UAE
Applications for this funding opportunity will be open from August 28 till September 30
Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an
Abu Dhabi’s Ma’an announces latest social incubator cohort
Applications for this cohort are open till September 10, 2024
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VC firm MSA Novo signs pact with KAUST to foster tech startups in Saudi Arabia
The partnership is aimed at bolstering the Saudi startup ecosystem
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Navigating new market entry: A step-by-step guide
Entering a new market requires careful planning and execution – plus a willingness to adapt to ever-changing circumstances
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The pricing challenge: How much should you be charging, and how to arrive at the equation
Understanding pricing is crucial for businesses to stay ahead of the competition
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The hidden mental health challenges of entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs report facing a range of mental health problems, such as depression, panic attacks, burnout, insomnia, anxiety, and addiction
digital banking
Digital lending offers GCC banks effective inroads into the vital SME segment
Surviving and thriving in the growing SME space calls for investment in digital solutions
Angel Investors
UAE startups: Global investors, VCs redirect funding to tech, renewable energy, tourism ventures
The UAE is witnessing technology platforms-driven transformation in the investment sector, with intermediary ventures such as Incomlend linking smaller businesses to major international investors and private funders for securing financing
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EXCLUSIVE: Naomi Campbell, Umar Kamani reveal plans to launch Dubai ‘talent management’ business
While the name of the enterprise is yet to be revealed, the former PLT CEO exclusively shared with Arabian Business that he and the international supermodel are planning to launch a new venture in Dubai
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The world is not enough
After more than two decades as a corporate lawyer, Farah Zafar decided to build her own tech platform Lyvely. It is already on course for a $3.2bn valuation and set to change the course of social media
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Said Shiripour’s Visionary Leap Into the Startup Ecosystem
Said Shiripour invests $50 million in tech innovation and mentorship via Said.vc
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Number of aspiring influencers on the rise as global ‘creator economy’ balloons to $250bn
2023 marked a watershed year as the burgeoning ‘creator economy’ came into its own, fuelled by the rise in professionals ditching their 9-to-5 jobs for careers in social media