MENA region’s 50 most-funded startups attracted $3.2 billion since their inception CAIRO: The Middle East and North Africa’s 50 most-funded startups attracted a total of $3.2 billion in fundraising since their inception, with 18 companies from the UAE, 12 from Saudi Arabia and 11 from Egypt, according to Forbes. UAE-based startups made most of the list, raising $964 million in total funding, followed by the Kingdom with $946.7 million and Egypt with $508.5… Source link
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Microsoft hints at different approach to combat fake news
‘There is a balancing act between creative freedom and our Community Guidelines’ — TikTok’s regional GM DUBAI: In July, TikTok appointed Tarek Abdalla as regional general manager for the Middle East, Turkey, Africa, Pakistan and South Asia. Abdalla joined TikTok after more than 5 years at Google where his most recent role was regional marketing for emerging markets EMEA. “Tech is not just a career for me, but a passion I’ve had since I was a teenager,” he said. The… Source link
Read More »Lineup picks for the Sunday Baller contest
The NFL Week 3 main slate begins Sunday at 1:00 p.m. EDT and features 13 games. Bye weeks have yet to begin, but the Thursday Night Football (Steelers-Browns), Sunday Night Football (49ers-Broncos) and Monday Night Football (Cowboys-Giants) participants are excluded from this slate. Yahoo will be running plenty of NFL DFS contests for Week 3, but the biggest is the Sunday Baller, which pays out a guaranteed prize pool of $300,000 to the top 4,722 finishers, including $50,000 to the winner…. Source link
Read More »Saudi filmmakers highlight vital mental health issues on-screen
RIYADH: Mental health is still often considered a taboo subject in the region and across the world, with explanations ranging from the superstitious to the criminal, but it is now being highlighted and normalized by Saudi filmmakers with their movies and television shows. In her most recent work, Saudi writer, director, and actress Sarah Taibah packs a collection of laughs, empathy, and thought-provoking elements into the TV series “Jameel Jeddan.” The show is a coming-of-age story… Source link
Read More »GSK and Spero Therapeutics Announce Exclusive License Agreement for Late-Stage Antibiotic Asset, Tebipenem HBr
The exclusive license allows GSK to commercialize tebipenem HBr in all territories, except Japan and certain other Asian countries Spero Therapeutics receives $66 million upfront, with potential for future milestone payments, and tiered royalties. GSK to purchase $9 million in shares of Spero common stock LONDON and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GSK (LSE/NYSE: GSK) and Spero Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRO) today announced they have entered into an exclusive license… Source link
Read More »Google Buys a Chicago Icon
The Thompson Center takes up an entire city block.(Photographs by David Kidd/Governing) … Source link
Read More »SK Group Chairman Celebrates Growing U.S. Partnerships at SK Night
Touts plans to increase U.S. investments to more than $50 billion by end of 2025 WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — SK Group Chairman Tae-won Chey stressed SK’s increasing investments in the U.S. and commitment to advancing sustainability as he hosted officials Wednesday in Washington, D.C., for SK Night. The event, SK’s third SK Night, was held to showcase SK’s growing U.S. presence and strengthen relationships with U.S. stakeholders. SK Group Chairman Tae-won Chey addresses U.S…. Source link
Read More »Which undefeated teams are legit & Lamar Jackson’s arm
This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. Subscribe to You Pod to Win the Game Charles Robinson is excited to be joined by the two newest Yahoos on the NFL beat: Charles McDonald & Jori Epstein. Charles, Charles & Jori kick off the podcast introducing themselves to the Yahoo audience & reacting to the news out of Baltimore where QB Lamar Jackson was seen with a protective sleeve on his right arm and did not participate in throwing drills… Source link
Read More »Give your love for betting and fantasy a boost by unlocking the Yahoo Fantasy Plus Bundle!
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Read More »Give your love for betting and fantasy a boost by unlocking the Yahoo Fantasy Plus Bundle!
Yahoo Sports may receive compensation from BetMGM in connection with the wagers you make on the BetMGM platforms. Yahoo and BetMGM are offering a special promotion for sports fans! New customers in AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MI, NJ, TN, VA, WV, or WY who place their first bet (risk free up to $1,000!), on any event will receive $25 in Yahoo Sports Site Credit for paid Fantasy contests (compete for cash prizes!) as well as one year free of a Yahoo Fantasy Plus Subscription (the data, tools,… Source link
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