du, a leading telecom and digital services provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Ignyte, a digital platform developed by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) under the Sheikh Hamdan Initiative. This collaboration aims to accelerate AI innovation, support startups, and enhance digital inclusion across the UAE, in line with du’s commitment to fostering the...
UAE-based artificial intelligence (AI) fintech startup Metric has successfully raised a seven-figure seed funding round aimed at accelerating its growth throughout the Gulf region, broader Asia, and other emerging markets. The funding round attracted support from various organizations, including Sanabil 500 Global, Hub71, i2i Ventures, Plus VC, Epic Angels, and Accelerate Prosperity, in addition to...
Dubai’s Hushday, the first premium, invitation-only flash sales platform in the Middle East, has successfully raised over Dh2 million ($550 000) in pre-seed funding from regional tech investors. The startup aims to reinvent the retail experience for luxury and premium brands, providing them with full control and the opportunity to build brand integrity while achieving...