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News and Trends

"The UAE Has Come Of Age In Terms Of Tech Prowess" - Muna Al Gurg, The Only Emirati Investor In Careem, On The Company's Acquisition By Uber

As the only individual Emirati shareholder in Careem, Al Gurg, who's the Director of Retail at Easa Al Gurg Group, has been hailed for her role in enabling the creation of the Middle East's biggest ever tech success story.

Finance

How Japan's Largest Online Retailer Became Richer By $990 Million After Lyft's IPO

The biggest ride-hail service in the US, after Uber, priced its initial public offering at $72 per share, with a $24 billion valuation

News and Trends

Ola All Set to Bring Autos in the Land of Royals

Now even the Brits can get a joy ride in "Tuk Tuk"; all thanks to Ola!

News and Trends

Why Uber is Buying its Middle East Rival Careem for $3.1 Billion

The move has come after Uber recorded heavy losses last year ahead of its plans for an initial public offering

News and Trends

A Milestone For the MENA Startup Ecosystem: Uber Acquires Careem For US$3.1 Billion

The deal will see Careem becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Uber, though Careem will continue to operate independently under the leadership of current CEO and co-founder Mudassir Sheikha.

Fundraising

5 Quick-Thinking Solutions That Saved Durable Businesses

No matter how well you plan or how far ahead you think, unexpected expenses and market shifts will catch you out. Then thinking on your feet alone will determine whether your company survives.

Finance

Can South Korean Carmaker Hyundai's Investment Help Ola Beat Uber?

In a strategic partnership, Hyundai Motorcorp and Kia Motors invest $300 million in the Indian ride-hailing company

News and Trends

The Investment Spree In Ride-hailing Space Is Just Getting Started

Go-Jek's arch-rival Grab has set a new benchmark in scaling investments

News and Trends

Ola Raises INR 650 Cr from Flipkart Co-founder Sachin Bansal

The investment is in Sachin Bansal's personal capacity and is also the largest investment by an individual in Ola till date

Health & Wellness

High-Stress Companies Need to Invest in Employee Mental Health

Some employees under 'serious level of stress and anxiety' that could lead to suicide.

Technology

Why is There No Discovery Interface in Healthcare?

The problem lies in the way the sector functions

Business News

Starbucks Is Teaming Up With Uber to Start Delivering Coffee in 6 of the Biggest U.S. Cities

Starbucks says 95% of its menu will soon be available on the Uber Eats app.

Growth Strategies

Using Data-Driven Concepts To Unlock Incremental Growth

The rise of VRs offers an insight into the future of food delivery, and the tremendous economic impact they can have for the food retail industry.

Science & Technology

Going Public: 4 Tech IPOs to Look out for in 2019

Tech companies had a turbulent 2018, but in 2019, keep an 'eye'-P-O on Uber, Slack, Airbnb and a lesser-known outfit called Palantir.