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Al Fardan set up Niya Yoga with an aim to spark the wellness revolution in Qatar by creating a vibrant yoga community.

"The UAE leads the MENA fintech market, making the nation an ideal springboard for Spocto's global expansion ambitions," states Gaurav Kumar, founder and CEO, Yubi.

4get-me-not is a UAE-based social enterprise with a mission to raise awareness on the latest news, research, and best practices on Alzheimer's disease and dementia, while engaging members in various creative pursuits and events.

The eponymously named portable, handheld device Bonocle is designed with a "braille cell," which consists of three buttons and different haptics that enable users to interpret the contents of any electronic device through the medium of braille.

"Many of the problems we work on as entrepreneurs are so much bigger than us and our individual companies, so even on the days when it seems like nothing works, remembering that you are making a difference, no matter how small, helps."

As a holistic AI healthcare solution, the startup aims to offers any patient around the world with an instant, accurate, and fast health assessment by simply asking a couple of questions through an interactive session.

Currently present in more than 50 cities, EMPG operates classified platforms across emerging markets, with a focus on the MENA and South East Asia regions.

Ruba enables parents to pay for their children's school tuition fees in easy instalments on a monthly basis at zero cost.

Sponix Tech develops software-based technologies using artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and computer vision to drive fan engagement and monetization opportunities for sports rights owners, broadcasters, and brands.

With the capital infusion, Arab National Bank has also acquired an undisclosed stake in the startup.

Founded by Marilyn Pinto, KFI Global offers financial literacy programs tailored for teens and young adults, with topics such as understanding credit cards, the fundamentals of investing, developing an entrepreneurial mindset, and more.

MeatoDoor is a B2B online marketplace that is digitizing the meat ordering process by offering a one-stop solution that ensures quality standardization, transparency, and convenience in the procurement process.

Qatari entrepreneur Mohammed Al Delaimi stumbled on the idea for SkipCash whilst exploring shopping and payment experiences in both online and offline scenarios.

The new capital infusion will be used to the startup's product offering, while entering adjacent markets.

Having witnessed firsthand the lack of human resources management in realizing social impact, Yacout set out on her entrepreneurial endeavor with a mission to better harness the power of volunteerism in the Middle East.

As the CEO of Dubai Cultiv8, Alawi is responsible for developing the entity's overarching business plan, while also ensuring it encourages and attracts international entrepreneurs to set up and expand their businesses in the Emirate by offering relevant funding and services.

Ozair Puda founded Service My Car after witnessing significant inefficiencies in the non-agency car servicing and repair market in the UAE.

Dresscode is a direct-to-consumer fast fashion e-commerce platform, primarily offering high-end brands and statement pieces at affordable prices.

With the new funding, the team plans to boost its growth across the GCC, mostly notably in KSA and UAE.

The company aims to "create 5,000 high-tech jobs, produce 500 business leaders, train 50 capable founders, and be the institutional co-founder of at least five major exits in the region in the next 5-10 years."

If you ever find yourself bored and out of things to do or try in Dubai, the new Playbook app is for you.

CWallet is a fintech startup that enables users to receive their salaries on the platform, while also being able to conduct online and offline transactions, and ultimately, send money to other countries in a seamless fashion.

Huspy, a UAE-based proptech startup, has raised US$37 million in a round led by venture capital firm Sequoia Capital India.

Safran and his team are behind homegrown startup Subol, an IoT venture that develops and manufactures smart solutions for home safety.

Manara is a social impact edtech startup that runs cohort-based training programs for computer science students and software engineers, and connects them to full-time remote and onsite jobs with top global tech companies such as Meta, Google, Amazon, Repl.it, Zalando, and many others.

Founded in 2019, Podeo is a podcast platform that enables creators and publishers to record, host, produce and distribute their podcasts on global podcasting directories, including the platform's own application.

Winners will receive equity-free financial incentives and a space at an Aldar retail destination.

Jobedu, a Middle East streetwear Arab pop culture lifestyle brand based in Jordan, has been acquired by US-based Web3 platform Novajax for an undisclosed amount.

Qatar-born edtech startup Stellic is a fully integrated planning and advising platform to help students seamlessly plan their college journeys.

Launched in 2021 by Asif Mugloo, Hikayati is a technology-based publisher that produces physical storybooks in Arabic and English that have been personalized end-to-end for young children.