Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has launched a global FinTech accelerator campaign in collaboration with the world’s leading innovation platform, Plug and Play Abu Dhabi. The campaign is a call to action for leading Islamic FinTechs and financial startups with propositions that can enhance customer journeys across SME financing, trade finance and financial wellbeing.
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MBRCGI, MBRIF launch 2nd edition of Pitch@GOV to boost startups in vital sectors
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation (MBRCGI) in partnership with The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) launched, today, the second edition of the Pitch@GOV initiative as part of the UAE Innovates 2023.
Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneurship Pitch: An innovative space for developing ideas
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced Reedz smart application as the winner of the Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneurship Pitch that was specially designed to support start-ups and provide them with the basic tools they need to enable them to more easily develop their innovative ideas.
SEF 2022: ‘1% of your efforts can change everything,’ says serial entrepreneur and popular podcast host Steven Barlett
Making even a 1% change can alter the trajectory of your career, business or life. This was the core piece of wisdom offered by Steven Barlett, one of the world’s foremost serial entrepreneurs, social media marketing guru and top podcast host, on day two of the 6th edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2022 (SEF).
Masdar City names Hub71 official start-up ecosystem partner
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban community and innovation hub, has strengthened ties with Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, to promote opportunities for clean tech and climate tech start-ups focused on sustainability.
Sheraa partners with Toronto-based incubator DMZ to empower Sharjah startups in North American
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) have announced a partnership with The DMZ, that will foster a new wave of entrepreneurial success for the entrepreneurs of Sharjah and empower 15 startups from the emirate to the DMZ-led soft-landing program.
‘SMEs Contribute Almost 90% of GDP in any economy,’ notes panelist at SEF 2022
Stalwarts from the world of business came together on the Tech Stage at the 6th Sharjah Entrepreneurial Festival (SEF) 2022 to share their invaluable know-how and personal experiences with a fully-packed audience, eager to upskill their entrepreneurial abilities.