WEF and Bahrain EDB announce 100 promising startups from 17 Arab countries! Meet them now!

The World Economic Forum and the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) have selected the 100 most promising Arab startups…

Egypt’s retail distribution platform Brimore bags $88k in a seed funding round

Brimore, the direct-selling distribution platform that connects manufacturers with consumers, announced that it has raised…

3 reasons why restaurants and cafes in Bahrain are #nowtrending

Over the past decade, Bahrain has been growing its private sector, with initiatives to encourage…

Dubai-based robo-advisor Sarwa launches Halal & Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) porfolios ​with account minimum of $500

Sarwa, the first regulated hybrid robo-advisor in the region catering to young professionals – has…

Last mile delivery startup FODEL raises $2.6 million in pre-Series A

Last mile delivery tech startup FODEL has raised $2.6 million by a number of prominent…

The first FinTech for Sustainability Hackathon kicks off in Bahrain with 50 participants

The first “BENEFIT Fintech Hackathon for Sustainability” in the MENA Region hosted by Bahrain Fintech…

Saudi’s Almosafer launches the 2nd edition of its Jadarah accelerator program

Saudi travel app Almosafer just announced the 2019 edition of its annual talent accelerator program…

Ajman Media City Free Zone launches a platform to accelerate youth development & entrepreneurial growth

H.E Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Media City Free Zone…

Pitch@Palace Bahrain 2.0 wraps up with great success as 6 entrepreneurs qualify for the next round

Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince,…

Great news to FinTechs in Bahrain – you’ll soon be expecting Robo-advisers

The Central Bank of Bahrain (“CBB”) has today issued the Directives on “Digital Financial Advice”…