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Simply building an e-commerce store, having a digital workflow management platform or launching new digital communication channels aren't sufficient. Organizations need to establish what are the strategic priorities, those which will drive value, be it in terms of performance, commercial, or brand value.

Dubai Chamber said that the growth in membership signals an upturn in entrepreneurial activity as startups in the UAE and from across the globe look to capitalize on emerging opportunities and bring new solutions to the Emirate amid accelerated digital transformation.

The new capital will be used to fuel the startup's expansion plan across the region, including KSA.

Implementing an integrated network of channels has in the past and present proven to establish a better reach, and is far more effective in delivering results.

TikTok is dedicating US$100 million in ad credits to help small businesses reach their customers on the platform.

All too often, many promising tech companies find themselves battling for survival only because their tech gets disjointed from the core business that they offer, which results in tech focused on delivery, rather than impact.

The initiative will enable startups, entrepreneurs, boutique studios, and large-scale companies to restart their services and scale up locally and regionally.

With venture capitalists (VCs), it's very important to get down to the venture capital term sheet as soon as you can.

The contest has been specifically conceptualized to help promote and aid socially-minded innovations that can cater to either one of two main themes: "Healing the World" for healthtech, and "Feeding the Future" for foodtech.

Sameh Saleh and his team aim to help single Muslims find and connect with their potential life partner in a comfortable, private, and safe platform.

For startups dealing in physical products, a smooth logistics process is essential before rolling out products to the market.

This marks as another notable investment by Prince Khaled, who is a vocal sustainable food advocate and investor, with investments in Memphis Meats, Rebellyous Foods, and BlueNalu.

CSR, diversity, employee engagement, and retention -the non-financial and non-market related factors, the soft facts until recently were little more than a box-ticking exercise for investors– have taken on a renewed prominence in any VC's decision-making process.

Why would anyone willingly relinquish the CEO title and the dream of running their own show? This entrepreneur notes why it's good for the business.

The story behind Tsioris leading his five-year-old Dubai-headquartered grocery e-commerce platform to be bought by Berlin-based global online food ordering and delivery marketplace Delivery Hero for a whopping US$360 million in August this year.

"I understand the challenges of launching a new venture first-hand, and would encourage all budding entrepreneurs to remain resilient when starting out."

With the new capital fusion, the team is excited to scale across the region as they originally planned, starting with its relaunch in Kuwait.

The second wave may be even more difficult than the first, because we haven't all yet found our feet after being knocked over.

"We're no different to this statement: fortune favors the prepared."

Founder and CEO Habeeb Furqan aims to streamline the entire photography process for an informal and simple experience with his venture Kapturise, an on-demand photography app for your personal and business needs.

The funding round boasts an impressive global investor base, ranging with participants from the US, China, Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Canada and Jordan.