The startup’s move comes amid projections of MEA’s hospitality and travel technology market to reach $4 billion by 2027
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UAE logistics startup TruKKer scripting global plans with planned forays into CIS, East European countries
The UAE-born, Saudi-headquartered startup – a probable candidate for becoming the next unicorn from the UAE – is also learnt to be seriously considering an acquisition to accelerate its growth plans and an announcement could be expected soon
TruKKer raises $100 million ahead of IPO plans, backed by Investcorp, Mubadala
The funds were raised from investors including Bahrain-based asset manager Investcorp and Abu Dhabi wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co
RAKBANK enables SMEs to apply for business loans, financing options on UAE’s first digital onboarding platform
SME customers can apply for business accounts and business finance products through the RAKBANK Quick Apply portal in just a few minutes, and get instant in-principal approval followed by the funds disbursal in just a few days
How digital payments and cross-border business are key enablers for freelancers and SMBs
More than eight in 10 businesses are likely to increase their online presence in the future, and nearly half of them are looking to have their own e-commerce website or app
Abu Dhabi’s ADQ and Mubadala join Trukker’s equity and debt round
Abu Dhabi-headquartered Trukker raised $96m in fresh financing from investors with ADQ and Saudi Technology Ventures leading the equity funding round
MENA digital sector workers seek new jobs after sidestepping virus impact
More than 60 percent of MENA-based employees working in digital fields are actively job hunting, according to new survey
Abu Dhabi-headquartered Trukker set on regional expansion
After recently venturing into Oman, Jordan, Bahrain and Turkey, the digital land-freight network has its eyes on two more countries before year-end
Alabbar reveals $2bn investment plans for e-commerce platform Noon
Company founder said there were no immediate plans to list the digital marketplace
Saudi start-up spearheading digitisation of automotive industry
Speero is on a mission to digitise the automotive value chain and revolutionise how consumers maintain and upgrade their cars
UAE-based Trukker strikes deal to acquire Pakistan’s Trucksher
Acquisition deal is a first for the Saudi and UAE-backed start-up venture for geographic expansion
Riyadh-based start-up Speero closes in on nearly $2 million funding round
Speero is an online-based business for automotive after-sales solutions that allows providers to digitalise transactions and provides online access for customers
UAE’s ‘Uber for trucks’ eyes expansion as it seeks further funding
Start-up Trukker is looking at more countries in the Gulf as well as Pakistan and Jordan for growth in 2021
UAE-based ‘Uber for trucks’ to seek new funding, weighs IPO
Trukker raised $23 million last year in one of the largest Series A funding rounds in the region
Inside Hod.Co’s revolutionary PropTech real estate marketplace
Brand view: HOD.CO is the first dedicated PropTech real estate marketplace in the region that directly connects property owners with buyers and tenants. At its core, it’s a cost-saving platform that combines innovative technology and expertise to bring value to its users
Gallery: Top 10 most viewed pre-owned cars in the UAE
Dubizzle Motors, the UAE’s largest used car marketplace reveals Japanese sedans such as the Toyota Camry, Toyota Corolla, Honda Accord, and Nissan Altima were amongst the top 10 most popular models last year.
Noon.com special report: the region’s homegrown digital marketplace unveils new launches
Brand View: noon will continue to be a regional champion when it comes to digital e-commerce