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TiE Women MENA 2025 launches sixth edition

TiE Women MENA 2025 launches sixth edition to champion the next generation of women entrepreneurs

Applications open until June 15, 2025, inviting women-led startups across MENA to join a transformative entrepreneurial journey

Dubai, UAE – 24 April 2025 – The Dubai chapter of TiE Global has officially launched the sixth annual TiE Women MENA 2025 competition, an empowering initiative designed to support and elevate women entrepreneurs across the region. The program runs five parallel tracks: TiE Women Emirati, TiE Women UAE, TiE Women Saudi Arabia, TiE Women Egypt, and TiE Women Rest of MENA.

The competition kicks off with an application phase open until June 15, 2025. Through multiple rounds of screening, an impartial jury comprising TiE Dubai Charter Members will identify the most innovative ventures across the five tracks. Shortlisted entries will move forward to regional competitions in September, with finalists presenting their startups in a series of competitive pitch events. Winners from each track will then advance to the MENA finals, set to take place during Expand North Star at GITEX Global in Dubai Harbour this October. The journey concludes with the Global Finals, to be hosted at the TiE Global Summit in Jaipur, India, in December.

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Milano by Danube Takes Centre Stage at the 137th Canton Fair in China

Guangzhou, China, April 2024: Milano by Danube, the leading brand renowned for bath and home solutions, is making a powerful impact at the 137th Canton Fair, taking place during Phase 2, from April 23 to 27, 2025, in Guangzhou, China. As a flagship brand of the Danube Group, Milano is showcasing its advanced water heaters—highlighting its leadership in innovation and quality within the water heating sector.

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Dubai Startup Hushday Raises AED 2 Million to Launch the Middle East’s First Premium Flash Sales Platform

Inspired by the success of European giants like Veepee and Showroom Privé, this UAE-born startup aims to reinvent premium retail for a new generation of shoppers and brands.

Dubai, UAE – As global luxury faces headwinds in key markets like China, and as consumer behavior across the GCC shifts toward value-driven, digital-first experiences, a new retail-tech player is emerging in Dubai to meet that moment.

Hushday, the region’s first premium, invitation-only flash sales platform, has raised over AED 2 million (USD $550,000) in pre-seed funding from regional tech investors. Its ambition: to create a new channel for luxury and premium brands to grow in the Middle East — with full control, brand integrity, and next-level performance.

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US$22 billion on the table – Are GCC utilities ready to seize the opportunity?

  • Energy transition and rising demand driving urgent need for cost reform
  • New report outlines pathway to unlock billions in long-term value

Dubai, UAE, 24 April, 2025: The GCC utilities sector has the potential to reduce operational costs by 15% to 30%, which could generate up to US$22 billion in savings over the next decade. This can be achieved through a mix of short-term tactical actions and long-term changes to how utilities operate.

The analysis was part of a new report by Strategy& Middle East, part of the PwC network, which outlines how utilities in GCC could break free from outdated assumptions and adopt leading practices to enable effective transformation. 

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NAMA set to launch ‘Financial Literacy Programme’ to equip 200 women with tools for lifelong financial independence

The Programme will be held in Kalba, Dibba Al Hisn, Sharjah, and Al Madam, with four themed sessions per location.

  • Mariam Al Hammadi: NAMA believes that true women empowerment starts with creating a supportive environment that fosters growth and prosperity on both professional and personal levels

Sharjah, April 24, 2025,

In support of enhancing women’s financial knowledge and boosting their financial management skillsets, NAMA Women Advancement Establishment is set to launch the ‘Financial Literacy Programme’. Running from April 28 to May 22 in Kalba, Dibba Al Hisn, Sharjah City and Al Mudam, the initiative aims to equip more than 200 women with the tools and confidence to make informed financial decisions and achieve lasting economic security.

NAMA’s expert-led initiative aims to provide the participants with the skillsets to reinforce their professional careers, achieve financial independence, build wealth and boost financial security. By providing actionable advice and strategies to enhance career and business confidence, the programme will cover essential  topics such as financial goals, budgeting expenditure & spending, borrowing and debt management amongst others.

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