Author: Arabian Media staff
Lifology, a Kerala-based startup offering career management, announced a partnership with British Nobel laureate Sir Richard J. Roberts. Roberts will be associated with the startup for charting out the framework for the venture’s future curriculum that aims to provide scientific and comprehensive career guidance to all. A biochemist and molecular biologist, Roberts was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1993 along with Phillip Allen Sharp for the discovery of introns in eukaryotic DNA and the mechanism of gene-splicing. Roberts, who is known for his pioneering work in genetics and medicine, will contribute his deep understanding of human…
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Wasting no time is a stable of the Al Maimani School of Management: “The secret is time management. I delegate. I no longer attend meetings that do not provide any value to me or the client. I also use concentrated work hours. Everyone at Abdul Wahab Office works from 9 AM to 3 PM. I do not attend many physical meetings. They are a waste of time. Most things can be done online. What would take an hour to discuss in person would take just 20 minutes online. No more, no less.” Al Maimani sure knows how to master his…
Dubai-headquartered online incubator and accelerator announced the launch of a new funding round aimed at supporting female entrepreneurs across the UAE on the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day 2024. The initiative is aimed at promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among Emirati women and other female leaders in the region. The funding round is specifically crafted to assist female-led startups in the UAE by helping them overcome financial obstacles and expand their businesses. “We are proud to launch this funding round in honour of Emirati Women’s Day, a day that showcases the remarkable achievements of women in our country,” said Hesham Zreik,…
Smart Zone, a UAE-based business set up company, said it helped over 1,200 new small and medium sized companies to get registered in the UAE in the first half of 2024. The first half numbers took the total number of startups and new ventures Smart Zone has helped to register to over 30,000 since its inception, the company said in a media release. Smart Zone helps establish new companies in the UAE with residency visas, bank account opening, tax & accounting, and other services. The company said it aims to service over 10,000+ new businesses by the end of 2025.…
The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) announced the 20 selected startups for Cohort 05 of the Anjal Z Techstars founder catalyst programme. The programme is tailored for startups focused on early childhood development, centering on families and children aged 0-8. The programme, in line with ECA’s pillars of health and nutrition, early care and education, child protection and family support, will run from August to November 2024. This year’s cohort includes two distinct startup tracks – Ignite Track, ideal for early-stage founders, and Launch Track for more established founders. The selected Launch Track startups include Cubtale, Raising Superstars, Nao Now, Cali’s…
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are among the top ten cities in the world for entrepreneurs, according to analysis by financial technology experts SumUp. According to its research, 20 per cent of businesses have considered relocating and the UAE is a hub for business owners, said SumUp, which analysed taxes, quality of life, internet speeds, networking opportunities and more, to uncover the best cities for entrepreneurs in the world. The study revealed that Dubai is the third best city in the world for entrepreneurs to live. Standing out for its significant tax advantages: no capital gains tax and no income tax…
The initiative is part of a strategic partnership between the two entities designed to empower women in the retail sector, both locally and internationally. The partnership, which commenced a year ago, has successfully launched 18 homegrown brands to date in three batches, offering Emirati women entrepreneurs a platform to enter the competitive retail space. Showcasing their unique products at the ETHER store in Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi, helps these entrepreneurs to reach broader audiences and cement their presence in key commercial markets across the UAE, the Council said. Nema F. Al Aghbari, Marketing & Membership Manager at the Abu Dhabi…
LinkedIn has announced the best new companies in Saudi Arabia in its annual Top Startups list. The ranking lists the top 10 new companies based in Saudi Arabia that have established themselves as workplaces that attract top talent. As Saudi Arabia tops venture capital funding in the MENA region with SR1.5bn ($399m) deployed in the first half of 2024, the startups featured in this list are keeping pace, making an impact in their respective industries and exhibiting innovation that propelled their growth trajectory. Top 10 Saudi startups LinkedIn’s Top Startups list is published annually and is designed to be a…
Lineker says Israel at fault for origins of Gaza conflict, days before tweet furor LONDON: English sports broadcaster Gary Lineker, at the center of a backlash over a social media post, said that Israel is to blame for the origins of the Gaza conflict, because it turned the territory into an “outdoor prison.” Speaking on Friday in an interview at the Football Business Awards days before he was accused of antisemitism over a post on X, Lineker said that his issues are with the Israeli government rather than Jewish people. The BBC’s outgoing “Match of the Day”…