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Regional multi-service platform known for ride-hailing and expanding into other on-demand services.
Recent News
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Indian American Aaron Illathu moved to Dubai, pivoted from a rescinded AI startup role to building a regional tech and wellness communications practice, launched the Gulf arm of Jack Taylor's U.S. wellness PR firm and advised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.
Rasmal Ventures appoints Narrative One as communications partner
Rasmal Ventures, Qatar’s first homegrown independent venture capital firm, has appointed Narrative One as its strategic communications partner to lead media relations and investor-facing positioning as it expands beyond the Gulf.
How stc is fueling Saudi tech — one startup at a time
stc group has built a three‑pillar innovation ecosystem (colab, inspireU, tali ventures) to back regional startups from seed to growth, combining venture building, acceleration and corporate VC to provide capital plus commercial access.