Vuz raises $12m to expand video platform
UAE-based immersive video platform Vuz has secured $12m in a pre-Series C funding round to support its growth in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and beyond.
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UK tech firms eye UAE for expansion
Dubai is gaining recognition as a secure and attractive destination for tech startups and investors, according to insights shared at the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai’s (BCCD) recent Tech Business Briefing held at the DIFC Innovation Hub.
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Amer Aqqad on disrupting the pet care industry with Bookmypet
Amer Aqqad founded Bookmypet in 2021 to address the gap he encountered in the regional pet care market. As a single online platform, the Bookmypet app offers services including grooming, daycare, boarding, veterinary, pet taxis, and more. It covers all major cities in the UAE, with plans to expand to KSA.
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Trendyol and Zid partner to support SME growth
Turkish eCommerce platform Trendyol has announced a strategic partnership with Saudi-based retail tech company Zid, aimed at accelerating digital growth for SMEs in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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Global Village calls on entrepreneurs, SMEs
Global Village is calling on entrepreneurs, SMEs, and large-scale companies to register for Season 30, offering a platform to showcase innovative concepts and grow their businesses in a high-footfall, multicultural environment.
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UICCA selects ten climate-tech innovators
The UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) has announced the final ten startups selected for its Circular Economy Cycle, part of the Launchpad programme, developed in partnership with the Ministry of Economy.
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Standard Chartered backs women-led UAE tech startups
British bank Standard Chartered has launched the seventh cohort of its Women in Tech UAE Accelerator, partnering with Companies Creating Change (C3) and Village Capital.
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UAE crypto startup Fuze raises $12.2m
UAE-based digital assets startup Fuze has secured $12.2m in a Series A funding round, bringing its total funding to $20m. The raise comes amid growing interest in crypto infrastructure and signals investor confidence in the region’s fintech sector.
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Dubai to host 2026 global AI summit
Dubai will host a major international gathering in 2026 bringing together global AI thought leaders from a range of disciplines including academia, technology, and business.
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Dubai, South Africa to launch AI trade hub
Dubai is set to become the launchpad for a new AI trade and investment hub, following a strategic partnership between the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) and the South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA). The initiative aims to boost cross-border collaboration and create fresh opportunities for AI startups and investors across EMEA.