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Revolutionizing Classifieds in the Digital Age The Genesis of Dubizzle “Starting Dubizzle was like a wild adventure,” recalls J.C. Butler, who co-founded the Middle East’s largest online classifieds platform with Sim…

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Jun 2024

Featured Startup Stories

Dubizzle : Story

Dubizzle's story is a fascinating example of a Dubai startup that capitalized on a cultural shift to achieve remarkable success. Launched in 2005, they began as a simple website offering…

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Jun 2024

Featured

Dubai Startups

[ ] Executive Summary Dubai, a global hub for trade, finance, and tourism, has rapidly become a fertile ground for startups. Its strategic location, robust infrastructure, and pro-business environment…

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Jun 2024

Investments News

Iraq’s Alsaree3 Closes 7-figure Series A round

Iraq-based food delivery app Alsaree3 has raised a seven-figure Series A funding round, from investors including Iraq Venture Partners (IVP), Euphrates Ventures, and Snoonu. Founded in 2018 by Bassam Al-Ateia,…

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Jun 2024

Apply now: TiE Women MENA Programme 2024

TiE Dubai is launching the 5th edition of the TiE Women MENA Programme. This programme aims to embrace, engage and empower women entrepreneurs across the MENA region– irrespective of the…

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Jun 2024

Featured Founder Stories

Rashid Al Ghurair: Innovating Fuel Delivery with Cafu

The Beginning of an Idea “I’ve always been intrigued by how technology can simplify our lives,” says Rashid Al Ghurair, the visionary behind Cafu, the Middle East’s first on-demand…

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Jun 2024

Featured Startup Stories

Cafu – Story

Cafu: A Dubai Startup Reigniting the Road Cafu's story is a prime example of a Dubai startup that roared onto the scene, identified a gap in the market, and completely…

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Jun 2024

Investments

Egyptian fintech Connect Money raises $8 million seed for its embedded finance platform

Egyptian fintech Connect Money has raised $8 million in a seed round led by Disruptech Ventures, Algebra Ventures, and Lorax Capital Partners, with additional participation from One Stop and MDP,…

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Jun 2024

Investments News

Connect Money raises $8 million Seed round

Egypt-based fintech Connect Money has closed its Seed funding round of $8 million led by Disruptech Ventures and Algebra Ventures. Founded in 2024 by Ayman Essawy, Marwan Kenawy and Momtaz…

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Jun 2024

Investments News

Comfi secures $5 million debt facility to expedite BNPL plans

UAE-based fintech Comfi has secured a $5 million debt facility from an undisclosed Abu Dhabi-based private family office. Founded in 2023 by Alisher Akbarov, Amal Abdullaev, Sanjar Samiev and Sanjar…

J.C. Butler and Sim Whatley: Dubizzle

Dubizzle : Story

Dubai Startups

Iraq’s Alsaree3 Closes 7-figure Series A round

Apply now: TiE Women MENA Programme 2024

Rashid Al Ghurair: Innovating Fuel Delivery with Cafu

Cafu – Story

Egyptian fintech Connect Money raises $8 million seed for its embedded finance platform

Connect Money raises $8 million Seed round

Comfi secures $5 million debt facility to expedite BNPL plans

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