Dubai, UAE: After a successful round of funding, Teammates.ai launches a category-defining platform that drastically transforms the way businesses operate. Previously known as Uktob.ai, the rebranded platform builds on its experience in artificial intelligence (AI) agents, enabling businesses to use AI to take on entire job functions through Autonomous AI Teammates. This announcement marks a significant milestone […]
Halo AI Raises $6 Million Led by Raed Ventures and Shorooq
Dubai, January 13, 2025 — Halo AI, the innovative platform reshaping how brands and creators collaborate, announced the successful closing of a $6 million seed funding round. Led by Raed Ventures and Shorooq, the round also saw participation from strategic investors, including former C-level executives from Snapchat, leaders from Microsoft and Airbnb, senior executives from […]
Abu Dhabi’s Shorooq to invest $9m in two Content Creation Ventures
Abu Dhabi-based alternative investment company Shorooq has announced a $9 million investment in two innovative ventures that participated in the One Billion Pitches competition, part of the 1 Billion Followers Summit held in Dubai. The three-day global content-focused event, which concluded on Monday, also contributed $4 million for these co-investment deals. Strategic Investments Shorooq will […]
Palestine’s TAP secures $1 million Funding to scale AI-powered Platform lead by Invest International
Palestine/Netherlands, January 2025 — TAP, a Palestinian-Dutch company focused on creating transformative remote job opportunities for underserved youth, has raised $1 million in a funding round led by Invest International (Netherlands), with additional backing from impact-focused angel investors. This milestone will enable TAP to accelerate the development of its innovative AI-driven job-hunting platform, designed to […]
Jordan’s JoPACC and ISSF Launch Incubation Program to Empower Fintech Startups at Pre and Post MVP Stages
The incubated startups will receive incubation support services to help formalize and scale their fintech startups. This partnership comes as part of JoPACC and the ISSF’s commitment to support Fintech startups in testing their innovative solutions to grow and scale their business in the local and regional markets. Jordan’s Fintech ecosystem holds immense potential to […]
CBI invests in Boomitra to advance Regenerative Agriculture across the Middle East, Africa and Asia
Dubai, UAE: Commercial Bank International (CBI), a leading UAE bank, has announced a strategic investment in Boomitra, a pioneering carbon project developer and Earthshot Prize winner. This partnership aims to enhance regenerative agriculture initiatives across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia by leveraging AI-enabled solutions to empower farming communities and boost climate resilience. CBI’s investment […]
Mintiply Capital partners with Fuel Venture Capital to boost Startup Ecosystem in GCC
Dubai, UAE – Mintiply Capital, a UAE-based advisory and investment banking firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and alternative investments, has announced a strategic partnership with US-based Fuel Venture Capital. This collaboration aims to bolster startup investments across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, with a particular focus on the UAE. The two firms […]
Orbit Startups and Sanabil Investments Launch Accelerator for Early-Stage Tech Innovation Across Saudi Arabia and MENA
Sanabil Accelerator by Orbit to catalyze early-stage startups in high-growth sectors in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region Orbit Startups (Orbit) and Sanabil Investments announce the launch of a new accelerator program, Sanabil Accelerator by Orbit, to cultivate early stage startups from the Saudi Arabia and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as […]
Dubai’s MilkStraw AI Secures $600K Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Cloud Optimization
Dubai, UAE – MilkStraw AI, an innovative company building intelligent software to help startups and enterprises optimize their cloud infrastructure costs, has announced the successful closure of a $600,000 pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Flat6Labs, with additional participation from Angel Spark, Beyond Capital, and several strategic investors. Tackling Cloud Cost Challenges Founded […]
Ma’an and Hub71 Forge Partnership to Empower Social Tech Startups in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE — The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an has entered into a strategic partnership with Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, to champion social tech entrepreneurship and create enduring social impact in the emirate. The collaboration aims to bolster the growth of social tech startups by offering them access to resources, mentorship, […]