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Regional multi-service platform known for ride-hailing and expanding into other on-demand services.
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Too small to hack? The cybersecurity threat facing UAE startups
A Dubai cybersecurity startup, Dynova, helped a UAE startup contain a credential-harvesting attack delivered via a fake LinkedIn recruiter, highlighting rising regional threats and demand for packaged security for startups.
Gulf startups are staying private for longer
Gulf startups are staying private longer as volatile public markets, geopolitical uncertainty and concentrated AI-driven investment in the US narrow exit opportunities; PitchBook data shows low VC exit value per capita in the Gulf compared with Singapore and the US.
From Google to the Gulf: How Indian American Aaron Illathu built a cross-border tech communications career
Indian American Aaron Illathu moved to Dubai, pivoted from a rescinded AI startup role to building a regional tech and wellness communications practice, launched the Gulf arm of Jack Taylor's U.S. wellness PR firm and advised brands such as Whoop, Careem and Uber on expansion, fundraising and government engagement.
Oman builds. Others benefit.
Omani startups like Akeed and Promize have achieved product-market fit but have been acquired by regional buyers before scaling into domestically listed, GDP-contributing firms. The piece argues for ecosystem changes — domestic IPO pathways, patient capital and data governance — to retain more startup value in Oman.