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Dubai Introduces SME Classification System to Support Financing

On January 25th 2017, Al Bawaba reported that Dubai has launched a new ratings system for…

Qatar Science and Technology Park to launch Arab Innovation Academy

The Peninsula Qatar reported that Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP) is preparing to launch…

Palestinian Co-Working Hub, Gaza Sky Geeks, Successfully Crowdfunded $279,000

In line with its recent goals at nurturing a tech startup scene in Gaza, Gaza Sky Geeks, accelerator…

Event Reminder: Nezar Kadhem, founder of Eat App, speaking today at Zain Building

Want to learn more about growth hacking and attracting angel investors for your startup? Come…

AirBnB in Talks to Acquire Social Payments Startup Tilt

TechCrunch reported on January 24th that AirBnB is in talks to acquire social payments app,…

After Raising $4.5 Million, Australian Tourism Technology Startup ‘Local Measure’ Plans Expansion to Dubai

Australian tech startup Local Measure has announced a successful capital-raising round of $4.5 million and…

Rocket Internet, E-Commerce Giant, Announces The Close Of $1Bn VC Fund For Tech Startups

On January 20, 2017, Tech Crunch reported that Berlin-based incubator Rocket Internet reportedly closed a new fund…

Mark Zuckerberg’s Philanthropy Organization Acquired an Educational Startup to Help Cure the World’s Diseases

On January 24th 2017, Business Insider reported that the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the philanthropic organization…

Tamkeen Welcomes Industrial Engineering Group Fives After Signing Skills Development Initiative MoU

Tamkeen’s Chairman Shaikh Mohammed Bin Essa Al Khalifa received Mr. Frederic Sanchez, Chairman of “Fives”…

African Tech Start-ups Raised $129m In 2016

An article by Forbes Magazine cited a new report that found that tech start-ups in Africa…