Dubai AI Campus, in partnership with Google Cloud, aims to accelerate AI and Web3 innovation by offering cutting-edge infrastructure and resources to startups. This collaboration includes mentorship opportunities, access to Google Cloud’s Gen AI Startup School, and essential AI tools, positioning Dubai as a global leader in the AI and technology sectors.
Dubai AI Campus and Google Cloud have partnered to boost the growth of startups within the Dubai AI Campus. The collaboration will provide mentorship, resources, and access to Google Cloud’s AI innovations, supporting Dubai’s vision to become a global tech hub. This partnership aims to accelerate AI-driven innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.
Dubai AI Campus and Google Cloud have partnered to enhance the startup ecosystem within the DIFC Innovation Hub. The collaboration will provide startups with mentorship, access to Google Cloud’s AI technologies, and support for growth. This initiative aims to establish Dubai as a global hub for AI innovation and technology-focused companies.
Zain has launched the latest edition of its Zain Great Idea (ZGI) startup accelerator program in partnership with Rasameel Investment Company. The program, now in its 14th year, aims to foster growth and investment opportunities for tech startups in Kuwait, with a focus on fintech, digital innovations, and e-services.
Pakistani startup PostEx, specializing in financial and logistics solutions for online merchants, is expanding into Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The company, which facilitates transactions and manages cash flow for e-commerce businesses, aims to support regional growth by providing upfront payments against cash on delivery orders and enhancing logistics.
Google for Startups has launched the AI Academy to support and accelerate AI startups in Pakistan and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The program offers tailored mentorship from AI experts, up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits, and opportunities for cross-border collaboration, aiming to strengthen the AI ecosystem in APAC.
Oman’s Ministry of Transport, in collaboration with the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones, announced an investment opportunity to develop a ‘Tech Startup Zone’ at Airport Heights in Bausher. This initiative, aligned with Oman Vision 2040, aims to attract tech startups, offering incentives and fostering growth through a structured investment process.
MSMEDA and Telecom Egypt have signed an MoU to support entrepreneurs and startups by offering special mobile and internet packages, integrating them into the formal sector, and enhancing their competitiveness. This collaboration aims to boost digital transformation, productivity, and local and global competitiveness.
EdVentures and the Mastercard Foundation have launched a five-year EdTech Fellowship in Egypt to transform the African EdTech sector. The program supports 36 startups with training, mentorship, and funding, aiming to enhance digital innovation and youth empowerment.
Orange and Digital Africa have partnered to support and invest in startups across Africa and the Middle East. The collaboration aims to enhance entrepreneurship and innovation, with startups potentially receiving up to $50,000 in their first year through the Fuze scheme.
