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UAE STARTUP, METISJEAN, LAUNCHES TO DELIVER SOVEREIGN AI TO NATION’S PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR

News Desk 02/10/2026

MetisJean, an ambitious tech startup, has launched in the United Arab Emirates with the goal of supplying the nation’s public and private sector organisations with sovereign AI capabilities. The firm is focused on generating 100% of its revenue and growth in the UAE, has ambitions for rapid

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Canadian University Dubai Incubator launches first innovation start-up

News Desk 06/11/2025

Canadian University Dubai has announced the launch of TrustPaper, the first business venture with a filed patent to emerge from the university’s business Incubator. Powered by ZipTrust, a blockchain-enabled technology, TrustPaper’s groundbreaking innovation enables secure, automatic verification of documents in just seconds. As part of CUD’s long-term commitment to

Business

UAE-based startup raises $3.1M to challenge traditional hiring models

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2025

Via data-rich profiles Abu Dhabi-based startup Professional.me has secured $3.1 million in seed funding to develop artificial intelligence tools that aim to change how employers and professionals connect during the hiring process. The investment round, led by UAE firm Raha Beach Ventures, brings the platform’s total capital raised to $4.6 million. Launched in October 2024,

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UAE-based crypto startup BurjX targets regional expansion

Arnold Pinto 21/07/2025

With ADGM regulatory backing With the United Arab Emirates (UAE) cementing its status as a global fintech and crypto hub, newly launched homegrown platform BurjX is positioning itself to become a major player in the digital asset space. BurjX enters the regional crypto market at a time when investor appetite is growing but scrutiny is […]

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UAE reinforcing its place as world-class startup hubwith ecosystem built for success

PR News Desk 23/06/2025

The UAE is reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most attractive and secure destinations for startups, as fresh data and investor sentiment point to rising momentum across the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem. MENA startups raised a combined $289 million in May, a 25% increase from April, with a Wamda report showing that the UAE […]

Business Oman

Gulf Foods International launches in Oman on May 1, 2025

News Desk 18/04/2025

With Noor Arabian brand Gulf Foods International, an FMCG startup from Kerala, India, is set to officially launch in the Omani food products market on May 1, 2025. Registered on December 23, 2024, the company seeks to position itself as a global food supply brand by providing high-quality food products at competitive prices, prioritising customer […]

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Abu Dhabi Global Health Week Unveils Startup Zone and Smart Health Hackathon

PR News Desk 27/02/2025

Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW), held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, today announced that it will feature a dedicated Startup Zone and Smart Health Hackathon. Designed to provide health startups with the resources, visibility […]

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UAE-based automotive tech startup raises USD 750,000 in pre-seed funding

PR News Desk 10/12/2024

BuyAnyAutoPart, a UAE-based B2B used car part aggregator disrupting the region’s multi-billion-dollar used car part market, has secured USD 750,000 in pre-seed funding. The company, which focuses on the search and supply of used car parts to the region’s multi-brand workshops, has attracted investment from prominent backers, including Galadari Brothers, the exclusive

Business

Swiss deep-tech start-up secures $1.85m in pre-seeding funding

Arnold Pinto 27/11/2024

Apheros aims to transform data centre cooling Swiss deep-tech start-up Apheros has secured $1.85 million in pre-seed funding to address one of the digital infrastructure industry’s most pressing challenges: the soaring energy demands of data centres. As data centres grow in number and complexity, driven by AI, machine learning, and supercomputing advances, their

Business Tech

Totl eyes GCC rollout after stepping up to transform the UAE cashback ecosystem

Arnold Pinto 14/10/2024

Innovative startup’s QR tech is a game-changer In an era where digital transformation is reshaping consumer interactions, Totl, a pioneering fintech firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), is redefining how businesses connect with customers. With over 700 businesses across the UAE onboard and $1 million in investments, app-based Totl offers customers a unique […]

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Danone Joins 100+ Accelerator as Fifth Partner for Scaling Sustainable Startup Innovation

News Desk 30/05/2024

Today, Danone has joined AB InBev (Brussel:ABI) (BMV:ANB) (JSE:ANH) (NYSE:BUD), The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive Company, and Unilever as the fifth partner in the 100+ Accelerator, the groundbreaking program dedicated to pioneering sustainable innovation across global supply chains. Launched in 2018 by AB InBev, the 100+ Accelerator has rapidly become a cornerstone

Tech Business GCC UAE

Dubai-based Haltia.AI startup closes oversubscribed round

Arnold Pinto 06/10/2023

Talented young entity aims to launch its advanced AI personal assistant Haltia.AI, a Dubai-based startup specialising in rolling out real-time offline AI technology, has closed its AED1.8-million friends and family funding round, oversubscribed in under three weeks. The startup’s initial funding surge comes from high demand for advanced personal AI technology,

Business

UAE’s leading business payments startup, Mamo, selects Checkout.com to fuel startup growth across MENA

News Desk 01/05/2023

DUBAI, UAE — May 1, 2023: Global payments provider Checkout.com has entered an agreement withMamo, the fintech powering payments for SMEs across MENA, making  Checkout.com the payments provider of choice for their flagship product Mamo Business.This deal further supports Mamo’s mission to accelerate the growth of SMEs in the MENA region’s flourishing digital economy.

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UK-based personal care startup to introduce French fragrances

News Desk 25/01/2023

With revenues in excess of AED100 million and growing at more than 50% year-on-year, Confetti Group’s entry is poised to contribute significantly to the region’s personal care industry Dubai, UAE – UK based personal care startup Confetti Group announced its debut into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) fragrance segment as part of its market penetration […]