The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has granted approval for four fintech startups to trial their solutions within its Regulatory Sandbox, furthering efforts to drive innovation in the financial sector. The newly approved companies cover areas including open banking and peer-to-lending.
Dubai is home to a wide range of premium office spaces, each designed to cater to the needs of your specific business. Whether it’s cutting-edge coworking hubs or prestigious serviced offices, the city pretty much has it covered. But clearly, a startup will be looking for something quite different from an established company, and there
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I would say that the key to success in Dubai is to be humble in your approach and yet bold and adventurous with your vision.
As the CEO of Knightsbridge Group, I’ve seen how the city’s business environment is constantly changing, with government initiatives like Dubai Vision 2030 shaping future opportunities.
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A new partnership aims to support startups and SMEs by ensuring they have access to resources and opportunities to drive growth in the property technology (proptech) sector.
With many countries in the West struggling economically, the GCC has seized the moment to position itself as a land of opportunity. From visionary government policies, innovation-friendly initiatives, and a relaxation of immigration laws, the GCC has rapidly transformed into a major destination for businesses and entrepreneurs.
A new competition has been launched in Qatar to improve the startup culture and attract talent from around the world. Led by Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, the Qatar Research Development and Innovation Council, and the European Innovation Academy, the three-week virtual program is aimed at inspiring students to develop social entrepreneurship startups.
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest single-site aluminium smelter, will co-fund and collaborate with selected startups and SMEs to implement proof-of-concept projects. Alba’s participation marks a significant step towards driving innovation and economic growth in Bahrain’s industrial sector while also enhancing the competitiveness of Bahraini talent in the private sector.
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