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Analysis
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May 27, 2026
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24 min read
Why Uber probably wins Delivery Hero
Analysing Uber and DoorDash's global expansion strategies, why Talabat and HungerStation might matter for reasons that have more to do with advertising and membership than restaurant commissions, and the small matter of a conflict of interest called Careem.
Foodtech
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May 27, 2026
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1 min read
Calo winds down UK operations 14 months after launch as meal platform refocuses on GCC markets
New orders will cease at the end of May, deliveries will continue through June and all outstanding customer credits will be refunded.
SaaS
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May 22, 2026
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2 min read
UAE-founded Fresha reaches unicorn status with $80M KKR investment as beauty platform hits $15B in annual transactions
Founded by William Zeqiri and Nicholas Miller, Fresha provides booking, payments, point-of-sale, marketing and business management tools to over 130,000 beauty and wellness businesses across 120 countries.
Startups
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May 20, 2026
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1 min read
RemotePass raises $17.4M Series B led by EBRD as global employment platform expands into Europe and the US
Founded in late 2020 by Kamal Reggad and Karim Nadi, RemotePass enables businesses to onboard, manage and pay employees and contractors in more than 150 countries.
Jordan
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May 20, 2026
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1 min read
JCIF launches Manara Ventures, a $70M growth fund for Jordanian tech startups, backed by Abu Dhabi's Lunate
The launch represents JCIF's first move into venture capital after deploying over JOD 100 million across six Jordanian companies since it began investing in 2023.
Fintech
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May 18, 2026
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2 min read
Abu-Sheikh's Mal lands in-principle CBUAE banking approval months after record $230M Seed
The Abu Dhabi-based fintech, founded by former Astra Tech CEO Abdallah Abu-Sheikh, has cleared the first regulatory step required to launch a Sharia-compliant digital bank in the UAE.
Foodtech
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May 18, 2026
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1 min read
Dubai's Peekabox raises $1.5m Seed round to sell surplus food from major F&B brands
The company has signed partnerships with 20 brands whose combined UAE store network exceeds 1,000 locations, including Carrefour, Costa Coffee, Tim Hortons, Dunkin', Krispy Kreme, and Paul.
