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Women Entrepreneur®

Nina Olatoke's All Africa Festival Brings The Vibrancy Of The African Continent To The UAE

"The All Africa Festival is a one-of-a-kind African community, family, and cultural event focused on showcasing African culture around the world at its very best."

Women Entrepreneur®

Mila Semeshkina Wants To Rewrite The Rules For Women In Leadership Around The World

"There are numerous successful, talented women out there, but for various reasons, they are not as prominently showcased or heard as their male counterparts."

Finance

"We Got Funded!" Saudi Arabia-Based Brkz Secures US$8 Million In A Series A Funding Round

BRKZ is on a mission to build a tech-enabled ecosystem to revolutionize the MENA construction industry.

News and Trends

The Recap: The E-Business Awards 2024

The E-Business Awards 2024 recognized individuals and teams who successfully use digital solutions to solve business problems and influence outcomes.

Women Entrepreneur®

Here's What The F&B Industry Can Do To Support (And Encourage) Its Female Entrepreneurs

Now is the time for action. Empowering women is not just a moral imperative, but a strategic investment to ensure the F&B industry's future.

Growth Strategies

"We Got Funded!" UAE-Based GameCentric Raises US$1.5 Million In Angel Investment As It Looks To Triple Its Regional User Base

Launched in December 2023, GameCentric was created as a platform that can be used by gamers across age groups and skill levels.

Starting a Business

UAE-Based Switch Foods' Locally Produced Plant-Based Meat Is Set To Accelerate The Growth Of This Food Category In The Region

"Switch Foods aspires to lead and grow the category across the region to reach global levels by offering products that are familiar in the region, are part of everyday dishes, and adhere to the region tastes and culinary habits."

Technology

How Clarity AI Is Pioneering Precision in Global ESG Impact Assessment

Clarity AI stands out through its innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, addressing common issues in ESG data reporting such as human error, inconsistent categorization, and incomplete disclosures.

Starting a Business

Yara Mersi's Dubai-Based Concept Oatful Has Launched The GCC's First High-Protein Overnight Oats

"The food industry has been manipulating the masses, and the global perception of nutrition has been distorted, becoming an unhealthy obsession. This made me compelled to prove that delicious food and healthy food do not have to be mutually exclusive."

Technology

Saudi Arabia-Based Beta Lab Launches The 2024 DeepTech Startups Program

Through strategic partnerships and a keen focus on the future of technology, the 2024 DeepTech Startups Program is expected to nurture talent and foster innovation within the Kingdom.

Growth Strategies

A Decade In Review: Simon Hudson, Founder And CEO, Cheeze

"The first attempt will probably taste terrible, and not look at all like what it's supposed to- but that was not a failure; it taught you lessons for the next attempt."

Starting a Business

Startup Spotlight: SpaceTIS Is Bringing Innovative Space Technologies To The UAE

"The key UAV challenge in the industry that inspired this product development is the lack of versatile and high-endurance platforms to meet the old as well as emerging needs of many drone clients."

Technology

Learning From Nature: How Xampla Is Standing At The Forefront Of A Global Movement Against Plastic Pollution

Xampla's technology, developed from over 15 years of protein research by Professor Tuomas Knowles at the University of Cambridge, has led to the creation of a patented class of Morro plant-based materials.

Entrepreneurs

Startup Spotlight: UAE-Based Uktob Is Ensuring Arabic-Speaking Businesses Have Easier Access To Artificial Intelligence

Among the AI tools Uktob offers, there is one that is named Faheem, an AI-powered personal assistant that offers a range of productivity tools and services for day-to-day tasks.

Leadership

A Decade In Review: Badr Jafar, CEO, Crescent Enterprises

"As Socrates said, 'I know one thing: that I know nothing.' The more you grow as a person, the more this philosophy resonates."