In today’s real estate landscape, it’s no longer enough to have access to exclusive listings, maintain a strong Instagram presence, and talk about “great deals.” Clients now expect speed, structure, responsibility, and transparency from their broker — not just charisma. According to market observations, most buyers contact 5–6 agencies at the same time. When all other things are...
Egypt-based co-living platform Roomz.rent has successfully raised an undisclosed pre-seed funding round from Qora71, a UAE-based investor syndicate, along with several regional angel investors. The capital will be utilized to enhance the startup’s shared rental offerings across the MENA region, with an initial focus on expanding its presence in Egypt. Founded in Cairo in 2024...
JAGGAER has unveiled its latest innovation, JAI, an intelligent human-guided AI orchestrator designed to revolutionize enterprise procurement. Officially introduced in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on June 25, 2025, JAI promises to enhance supply chain management by offering advanced guidance and navigation, positioning itself as not just an assistant but a valuable partner for procurement teams....
An array of advances and innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) were presented by tech experts and in-house companies at a Business Breakfast event organized by the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park). The event was hosted under the slogan “Born in Sharjah, Built for the World.” Representatives from companies such as Al Hathboor...
Presight has announced the selection of 10 startups that will participate in its AI-Startup Accelerator, which aims to accelerate the growth of AI startups in various sectors. This initiative was launched after a thorough evaluation process that received 120 applications from AI startups across 17 countries, focusing on areas like Smart Cities, Fintech, Energy, AI...
The UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC), in collaboration with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in India, launched the UAE-India CEPA Start-up Series during a high-profile event in New Delhi. This initiative aims to enhance innovation and support the international growth of Indian start-ups as part of the commitments outlined in the UAE-India Comprehensive Economic...
In a significant advancement for food security and emergency preparedness, a UAE-based company named Red Planet is launching ready-to-eat meals that can remain consumable for up to 25 years. These ultra-long shelf-life meals utilize advanced freeze-drying technology, which preserves taste, nutrition, and safety without the need for artificial preservatives or refrigeration. Jassim Al Nowais, the...
Abu Dhabi’s startup ecosystem has achieved significant recognition, emerging as one of the fastest-growing hubs in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This information comes from the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER), which was launched today at VivaTech in Paris. The GSER is known as the world’s most comprehensive research on startup ecosystems...
Monsha’at, Saudi Arabia’s Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority, led a group of five potential Saudi unicorn startups to participate in VivaTech 2025, Europe’s premier technology and innovation exhibition. This participation is part of the Saudi Unicorns initiative, which aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 and aims to help fast-growing companies in promising sectors achieve valuations...
The Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has successfully secured over $1.65 billion in capital commitments while supporting more than 190 startups. This achievement marks a significant milestone in DFDF’s mission to enhance the innovation ecosystem in the emirate of Dubai. The announcement was made during DFDF’s Annual General Meeting, where it was also noted that...