Thirty Arab national have reportedly been shortlisted for a six-month intensive training programme with global tech giants including Google, Twitter, Amadeus, Facebook and Udacity.
Saudi Arabia reveals new programme for young Arab entrepreneurs
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), represented by Badir Program for technology incubators and accelerators has partnered with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for developing several innovation and entrepreneurship projects.
Microsoft inks new deal to revitalise the Middle East startup ecosystem
Microsoft and Dubai-based BECO Capital has announced a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionising the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Dubai Future Accelerators encourage startups to help shape the future
Dubai Future Accelerators have announced the launch of its 5th cohort with the participation of more than 40 local and global technological advanced companies and startups.
Dubai-based drone startup reaches new heights
Falcon Eye, Dubai based drone-powered solutions company, is celebrating 10,000 flights across the Middle East and Africa based projects.
Abu Dhabi unveils programme to accelerate knowledge and innovation
The Abu Dhabi Executive Council’s ‘Ghadan 21’ programme has revealed the recent initiatives and projects under the third pillar, which is focused on Knowledge and Innovation.
Reach for the stars: UAE introduces competition for space startups
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) is participating in GITEX Future Stars, which will be held in conjunction with GITEX Technology Week 2018.
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French tech startups to connect with GCC techies
Business France, the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy, is once again hosting the French Tech Pavilion at the 38th annual edition of GITEX.
Music startup Roli rolls out into Dubai
Roli the makers of digital musical instruments are expanding into the Middle East. The UK based startup builds both hardware – …
UAE Space Agency inks deal to accelerate startup growth
The UAE Space Agency today signed an Agreement of Funding with Krypto Labs, the Abu Dhabi-based innovation hub and incubator.
India’s biggest home services platform is now available in Dubai
UrbanClap, an Indian startup that allows customers to book handyman services and other related personal care services is expanding into the region.
JadoPado founder pulls the plug on Middle East crypto exchange firm
Digital entrepreneur Omar Kassim, who sold e-commerce site JadoPado to competitor noon last year, has halted plans to create a new cryptocurrency exchange in the UAE.
Abu Dhabi Global Market signs pact to accelerate innovation in UAE
The Registration Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Development Bank (EDB) the host and operator of Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF).
Dubai Startup inks “fintech voucher” deal with Samsung
VoucherSkout has announced a ‘first of its kind’ partnership with market-leading smartphone giant, Samsung.