Author: Mahdeehassan

Entlaq has announced the release of its first annual report on Egypt’s agritech sector, titled ” The Untapped Potential of the Egyptian Agri-Tech Sector: Driving Innovation and Growth.” This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the sector’s current state, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that will shape the future of agritech in Egypt. This inaugural edition is produced in collaboration with several organisations in the agritech sector, including Mahaseel Masr as a strategic partner and Farmtopia for Agricultural Reclamation as a platinum partner. The report emphasises the agricultural sector’s role as a key driver of Egypt’s economy, currently contributing 11.6%…

Be part of the ultimate gathering of industry professionals in Dubai Mark your calendars! MENA’s most popular online trading event – iFX EXPO Dubai 2025 – returns to the region, with the latest instalment promising to be the biggest and best one yet. Taking place between January 14-16, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the 2+ day exhibition is one of the largest B2B and B2C expos of its kind anywhere in the world, bringing together key players from across the globe. Whether you are a seasoned trader, new to the industry, or a business looking to grow your…

Edtech platform “Tadarab,” a leader in Arabic online education in the Gulf and Middle East, announces its expansion into Saudi Arabia as part of its strategic plan to meet the growing demand for online education solutions in the region. This expansion reinforces Tadarab’s commitment to providing advanced educational services that meet the needs of learners in the Kingdom, amid the increasing challenges faced by the global and local e-learning sector. Since its establishment in 2016 by entrepreneurs Zaid Alluhaib and Salma Al-Yassin, Tadarab has been dedicated to offering innovative educational solutions that contribute to the personal and professional development of…

Dubai – 22 OCT 2024 – CNTXT, a leading AI readiness and data solutions company, signed a partnership with AI71, a growing venture that develops AI applications powered by the Technology Innovation Institute’s Falcon AI models, at GITEX Global this week that will enhance the UAE’s AI data landscape. As part of the agreement, CNTXT will become AI71’s preferred data annotation partner. By focusing on critical areas such as data annotation and strategy, data governance and compliance, and AI readiness, CNTXT will help ensure that AI71 is equipped to maximize the value and impact of the data its AI solutions…

Yango Group, a global tech company, announces the launch of its latest cutting-edge GPT model, YangoGPT. The model’s first implementation can be seen in the human-like AI assistant Yasmina, which has been significantly updated. The upgraded version of the assistant with new capabilities and enhanced generative features is showcased at GITEX Global 2024. With YangoGPT at its core, Yasmina has gained several important features and capabilities that enable it to assist you in decision-making, generate new ideas, and clarify complex concepts. Supporting decision-making Yasmina assists users in making informed decisions on a variety of topics, leveraging its GPT intelligence to…

Rabbit Mobility, Egypt’s leading micromobility platform, today announced the successful closure of a $1.3 million investment round. This funding will fuel Rabbit’s rapid growth and expansion plans across Egypt and other North African markets. Founded by Kamal ElSoueni, Mohamed Mansoury and Bassem Magued, Rabbit Mobility offers a convenient and sustainable way to get around cities. With its growing fleet of electric scooters and bikes, Rabbit Mobility provides users with a reliable and affordable transportation option. The company is committed to promoting sustainable urban mobility and reducing traffic congestion. Leading the investment are 500 Global, the renowned venture capital firm, and…

Fuelre4m Makes a Significant Impact at Gitex Summit Dubai, 15th October 2024– Fuelre4m, a proud UAE-based British company, has successfully showcased its revolutionary approach to fossil fuel reforming at Gitex Impact. Managing Director Rob Mortimer presented the company’s pioneering solutions, including the world’s first Styrex technology, which addresses one of the globe’s most pressing pollution challenges: expanded polystyrene (EPS) waste. During his impactful presentation, Mortimer highlighted how Fuelre4m is transforming the energy landscape by reengineering fossil fuels through cutting-edge technology. “Our aspiration is clear: we aim to set a new standard of sustainability for industries worldwide. By refining fossil fuels,…

Leading the Refill Revolution for a Greener Future Dubai, UAE, October 2024 – SunKiss, a leader in innovative suncare, is proud to introduce its Refill Programme, designed to significantly reduce plastic waste and promote a more sustainable approach to suncare. With SunKiss’s ‘Forever’ Aluminum Bottles, customers can now embrace a reuse, refill, and relove model that merges luxury skincare with environmental responsibility. SunKiss believes that true sustainability starts with rethinking how we consume everyday products. Their SunKiss ‘Forever’ aluminum bottles, are endlessly refillable and infinitely reusable. Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and fully recyclable, ensuring your skin gets the care it needs without…

Abu Dhabi, UAE – CNTXT, a leading data services and solutions company, supported by Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, embarks on several initiatives to empower Abu Dhabi government as well as UAE startups. CNTXT aims at developing a unified platform powered by AWS to streamline licensing, permitting, inspection, audit, and litigation processes for the Abu Dhabi government, with the potential to expand to other regions and governmental entities in the UAE. Leveraging UAE-grown LLM models, the initiative will contribute to the development of a robust data and AI service platform for government use. AWS will provide support through…

Ejari, a Saudi-based property technology (prop-tech) and fintech platform offering a Rent Now, Pay Later (RNPL) solution, closed a $14.65 million (SAR 55 million) Seed round led by Partners for Growth (PFG), BECO Capital, anb seed, Rua Ventures, Alinma Bank (Alinma Pay), Vision Ventures and Aqar platform, Saudi Arabia’s leading property listing platform. The round also saw the participation of existing investors Salica Oryx Fund and several angel investors also participating. The round is a mix of debt and equity, with the debt provided from California-based Partners for Growth. While the participation of key investor Alinma Bank came through the…