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          Startups

          Astra Tech's Ultra app, developed under Botim, operates in 155 countries and has more than 150 million users. Photo: Astra Tech

          Abu Dhabi's Astra Tech unit gets $500m funding from Citi

          TechnologyDecember 11, 2024
          Wa'ed Ventures has been investing in high-growth tech start-ups across multiple sectors. Reuters

          Saudi Aramco allocates $100m to invest in AI start-ups

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          The Tadawul exchange in Riyadh. More than 13 Saudi start-ups are reportedly preparing to go public in the next two years. Reuters

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          Dubai has emerged as a prominent hub for start-ups, driven by strong government backing through various initiatives. Bloomberg

          New Dubai platform aims to ignite the start-up scene

          TechnologyOctober 22, 2024
          Ammar Al Malik, executive vice president of commercial at Tecom Group and managing director of Dubai Internet City, at Gitex Global in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Internet City

          Dubai Internet City companies up 10% in first half of 2024

          TechnologyOctober 15, 2024
          The Dubai Chambers office. The UAE has taken several steps to attract more digital companies to the country. Victor Besa / The National

          Dubai unveils handbook for digital economy start-ups

          EconomyOctober 12, 2024
          Areej Selmi, founder of Palestine-based e-commerce platform builder Almnssa.

          Gaza e-commerce founder overcomes lack of resources and funding

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          A technology company displays a working robot at Gitex in Dubai last year. Leslie Pableo / The National

          Ajeej Capital and Nuwa Capital launch $100m fund for tech companies

          TechnologySeptember 25, 2024
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          Dubai's HyperSpace aims for the stars with its futuristic attractions

          BusinessSeptember 23, 2024
          Alhaan Ahmed, co-founder and chief executive of ARDH Collective. Photo: ARDH Collective

          Dubai's ARDH Collective turns date seeds into building material

          BusinessSeptember 16, 2024
          Maalexi co-founders Azam Pasha, right, and Rohit Majhi. The company aims to expand operations across the GCC. Photo: Maalexi

          How Maalexi aims to help UAE businesses in cross-border food trade

          EconomyAugust 26, 2024
          Almouneer's co-founders Dr Noha Khater, left, and Rania Khadry. Photo: Almouneer

          How women-led start-up Almouneer is using tech to help diabetics

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          Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation and chief executive of Expo City Dubai Authority, has set out ambitious plans for the Expo City Dubai Foundation. Photo: Expo City Dubai

          Expo City Dubai Foundation formed to support female entrepreneurs

          UAEJune 07, 2024
          Lijo Antony, co-founder and chief technology officer at Cargoz, left, and Premlal Pullisserry, co-founder and chief executive. Ahmed Ramzan / The National

          'Airbnb for warehousing' start-up Cargoz registers surge in revenue

          BusinessJune 03, 2024
          Jacqueline Perrottet, founder of mental wellness start-up Hoopla. Antonie Robertson / The National

          Hoopla aims to boost mental well-being of parents and children

          TechnologyMay 20, 2024
          Mohammed Alnamara, founder of Namara, says the company aims to help people who live from one pay cheque to the next. Leslie Pableo for The National

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          MoneyMay 13, 2024