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Dubai-headquartered trucking platform Trukkin has raised $7 million in a Series A round led by Saudi-based Emkan Capital, it announced in a statement today. Impact 46, Taya Group, and other ‘strategic investors’ also joined the round. The startup had previously raised $3.5 million in May 2019. Founded in 2017 by Janardan Dalmia, Trukkin connects shippers ...
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Metadata from the “raw” Epstein prison video shows approximately 2 minutes and 53 seconds were removed from one of two stitched-together clips. The cut starts right at the “missing minute.” Read more ›
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The popular podcaster is expressing outrage and disappointment with Donald Trump, whom he supported in the 2024 presidential election, alleging a cover-up of the Jeffrey Epstein case and amplifying conspiracy theories to his millions of followers. Read more ›
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A giant bust of Elon Musk appeared in Arches National Park over the weekend with a sign protesting DOGE cuts. Read more ›
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The recently announced Samsung Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic run One UI 8 Watch, which will be rolled out for older Galaxy Watches in the coming months. The list of Galaxy Watches eligible for the One UI 8 Watch upgrade also includes the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro, and Samsung has started testing the One UI 8 Watch beta builds for these watches, bringing them a step closer... Read more ›
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The Buffalo Bills quarterback has also added some modern tools to his recovery routine — most recently, an infrared sauna he enjoys with his wife Hailee Steinfeld. Read more ›
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Owners of Rivian vehicles are being treated to what could be a pretty major upgrade this week. In an announcement with Google, Rivian is introducing a new navigation experience that is powered by Google Maps. Rivian Navigation with Google Maps: Specifically, Rivian is switching to the Google Maps Auto SDK, which lets an automaker design … Continued Read the original post: Rivian Switches to Navigation System Powered by Google Maps Read more ›
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The DC Studios mascot has sparked a new wave of interest in rescue pets. Read more ›
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Jason Wei, who worked on OpenAI’s o3 and deep research models, will be joining Meta’s superintelligence lab. His colleague Hyung Won Chung is also joining Meta, a source tells WIRED. Read more ›
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"I'm not impressed," former President Barack Obama said at a private fundraiser. Read more ›
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'Severance' led all nominees, and 'The Last of Us' and 'The Penguin' did well—plus Harrison Ford. Read more ›
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Microsoft is rolling out an update to Copilot Vision for Windows Insiders that lets the AI tool see everything that’s on your screen. Previously, the tool was able to look at two apps at a time and connect the dots between the two, but with this change, it can look at your whole desktop or […] Read more ›
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The rumored iPhone 17 Air will have a titanium frame, according to Apple analyst Jeff Pu. In an investor note with equity research firm GF Securities this week, Pu also said the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max will have aluminum frames, so the iPhone 17 Air will apparently be the only new model to use titanium. It is unclear why the iPhone 17 Air would... Read more ›
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Karachi-headquartered ecommerce startup Bazaar has acquired leading Pakistani payments company Keenu in a strategic move to create what it says would be the country’s first integrated commerce and fintech ecosystem. The acquisition, approved by the State Bank of Pakistan, marks the first time a major Pakistani ecommerce company has brought payments infrastructure in-house. The financial ... Read more ›
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Saudi-listed food delivery platform Jahez is acquiring a 76.56% stake in Qatar’s Snoonu for $245 million, marking its entry into the Qatari market and further expansion across the GCC, it announced in a statement today. Jahez will acquire 75% of Snoonu’s existing shares from current shareholders for $225 million in a combination of cash and ... Read more ›
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Cairo-based proptech startup Nawy has acquired a majority stake in Dubai-based SmartCrowd, marking its official entry into the GCC market. The move comes just weeks after Nawy announced a $75 million Series A fundraise led by e& Capital, with participation from global and regional investors including Partech, March Capital, and Shorooq Partners. The financial details ... Read more ›
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Cairo-based fintech Valu has received initial regulatory approval from Jordan’s central bank to launch its Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service in the country, marking the company’s first expansion beyond its home market and a signal of its broader regional ambitions. The entry into Jordan comes on the heels of Valu’s recent listing on the ... Read more ›
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Noon has launched geo-targeted ads on the back of its delivery riders through a new partnership with Flyby, a UAE-based company that produces digital smart boxes for fleets, the company announced on Thursday. The rollout includes hundreds of Noon riders across the UAE, equipped with Flyby’s “Digital Delivery Boxes.” These internet-connected screens display static ads ... Read more ›
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Riyadh-based embedded insurance platform Yasmina has raised $2 million in a seed funding round led by Scene Holding, with participation from Access Bridge Ventures, Arzan VC, and early backing from Sanabil Investment Accelerator by 500 MENA, it announced today. Founded in 2023 by Masoud Alhelou and Bashar Abalkhail, Yasmina positions itself as Saudi Arabia’s first ... Read more ›
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Saudi-based alternative investment platform Sukna Capital has secured regulatory approval to launch a first-of-its-kind open-ended direct financing fund targeting SMEs in the region. The Sukna Fund for Direct Financing (SFDF), now greenlit by Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA), will allow institutional investors to deploy non-dilutive, sharia-compliant capital to small and mid-sized businesses. Unlike typical ... Read more ›
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Lucidya, the Riyadh-headquartered customer experience management platform, has closed a $30 million Series B round. The round was led by Impact46, with participation from Aramco’s investment arm Wa’ed Ventures, government-backed Takamol Ventures, and SparkLabs. Existing investors Rua Growth Fund and ARG participated in the round. The startup previously raised $6 million in a funding round ... Read more ›
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