[ad_1] You are reading Entrepreneur Middle East, the international franchise publication of Entrepreneur Media. Qashio, a UAE-founded fintech company, has announced a new partnership with Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty program of Emirates Airline and flydubai.The partnership will enable customers to convert Qashio points, Qashio’s loyalty program, into Emirates Skywards miles, opening the door to enjoying the wide range of benefits the latter is known for. This strategic partnership is an important milestone for Qashio as it will provide customers with exclusive travel benefits, including flight rewards and upgrades with Emirates, the world’s largest international airline.Commenting on the partnership, Armin…
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[ad_1] You are reading Entrepreneur Middle East, the international franchise publication of Entrepreneur Media. “At the end of the day, we build companies to benefit our customers, our employees, our investors, and to make the world a better place than it was before,” said Melltoo CEO Morrad Irsane, who co-founded the company with his wife, Sharene Lee. Acquisition of UAE reverse logistics platform Cartlow. “Exiting is just part of the journey, and the things ahead are more important. As long as we benefit our customers, employees, and investors and make the world a better place, we will be satisfied.”The acquisition…
[ad_1] Emirates National Oil Company The exploration of a multi-billion pound takeover of BP is a sign of depressed valuations on the UK stock market, making even the largest companies a bid target.Sources told Reuters that Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (Adnoc) and BP have held direct conversations in recent months, with Adnoc also seeking advice from investment banks on potential deals.The deliberations were only preliminary after Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. concluded BP was not a good fit for its strategy. The company is also concerned about the politics of any acquisition.Due to BP’s importance to the UK, a…
[ad_1] The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You are reading Entrepreneur Middle East, the international franchise publication of Entrepreneur Media. This article is part of an ongoing series covering startups that have become part of the project Mohammed bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) Accelerator Program.Eliminating mundane administrative tasks to increase overall efficiency is a goal many industries hope to achieve, and the construction industry is no exception. Dubai-based tech startup stonAI offers a digital assistant platform that automates document-related tasks for construction companies. “StonAI was created to digitize and automate the construction industry’s tedious administrative tasks, making…
[ad_1] You are reading Entrepreneur Middle East, the international franchise publication of Entrepreneur Media. Taraf, the real estate arm of UAE-based investment holding group Yas Holding, has announced that the construction phase of its residential property Luce on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai has begun.Luce offers private beach access to pristine white sand beaches, unique lifestyle amenities, spacious two, three and four bedroom ocean view apartments, as well as duplexes and penthouses.“We are delighted to begin construction on Luce, Taraf’s first signature property,” said Taraf Chief Executive Officer Ahmad Shibel. “With this ground-breaking initiative, we continue our commitment to redefining the…
[ad_1] You are reading Entrepreneur Middle East, the international franchise publication of Entrepreneur Media. To mark this year’s Emirati Women’s Day, the second Emirates Women Achievers (EWA) event is launched by startAD, a startup accelerator supported by Tamkeen, Abu Dhabi’s cultural and educational entity, with New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) ), celebrating 23 female professionals from the UAE.The event, themed “We Work Together for Tomorrow,” took place on August 24, 2023 at NYU School of the Arts and was organized by startAD in partnership with the US Mission to the UAE and the Arab International Women’s Forum.Since its inception,…
[ad_1] The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You are reading Entrepreneur Middle East, the international franchise publication of Entrepreneur Media. In today’s rapidly evolving digital environment, the UAE has become a beacon of opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors with its thriving cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem. Driven by progressive regulations, infrastructure, strategic investments in applications and a thriving collaborative ecosystem, the UAE is rapidly establishing itself as a global hub for cryptocurrency and blockchain development. This dynamic shift also positions the GCC region to play a leading role in shaping the future of this transformative technology, attracting talent…
[ad_1] On February 6, startAD Managing Director Ramesh Jagannathan and Etihad Airways CEO Peter Baumgartner signed a memorandum of understanding. The agreement aims to symbiotically develop the UAE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through the exchange of knowledge, expertise and training between the two companies. Jagannathan, who is also NYU Abu Dhabi’s vice provost for innovation and entrepreneurship, described the agreement as a way to transform Abu Dhabi and the UAE into “an entrepreneurial powerhouse on the global stage.” Etihad Airways hopes to gain a competitive advantage over other airlines by accessing the latest innovative technologies. StartAD, on the other hand, will receive…
[ad_1] You are reading Entrepreneur Middle East, the international franchise publication of Entrepreneur Media. Nadeen Awwad, a Palestinian-American chemical engineer working as an energy management engineer at ADNOC Refining, could not accept the cost of a technology that would bring huge advances to society. increasingly associated with social isolation. “Face-to-face social interaction has been greatly reduced,” she said. “Research shows that this is directly linked to health problems such as loneliness, anxiety and depression. As much as we need more wake-up calls, the COVID-19 crisis reminds us that we are social creatures, meant to be with people, not with each…
[ad_1] The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You are reading Entrepreneur Middle East, the international franchise publication of Entrepreneur Media. UAE-based fintech startup Baraka (“baraka”) has raised $20 million in Series A funding led by Valar Ventures. Co-founder of the American digital payment platform PayPal. This round of financing was completed by Knollwood, an American global investment company.For Valar Ventures, this funding round marks the company’s first investment in the Middle East. “As we went through the fundraising process, it was clear to us that we needed investors who could truly create extraordinary value for us,” said…