Over 150 delegates convened in Dubai to explore breakthroughs in microbiome science, genomics, and AI. Genomics market projected to grow from USD 39.5 billion in 2024 to USD 157.5 billion by 2033, with the microbiome market expected to exceed USD 4.2 billion by 2030. Healthcare spending in the UAE is projected to surpass USD 200 […]
20 Dec 2024
CrossBridge Bio is pioneering dual-payload antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) The company’s portfolio is led by CBB-120 for a range of solid tumor cancers CE-Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of UAE-based Crescent Enterprises, has announced its participation in a $10 million financing round for CrossBridge Bio, a Houston-based biotech firm pioneering dual-payload antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for
06 Nov 2024
High-Profile speakers address economic shifts, multistakeholder diplomacy, and the role of the UAE’ Private Sector in global collaboration Over $450 trillion in Worldwide Private Wealth at and set to increase 6% annually to the end of the decade. The Alternative Investment Management Summit (AIM) kicked off another successful edition in the UAE, bringing together leading
23 Oct 2024
UAE family businesses generate more than 60% of GDP employing over 80% of the workforce Global family office wealth to hit $9.5tr by 2030 The second edition of Campden Global Owners & Family Office Congress, taking place between 15 and 17 October, brought together more than 300 family business principals from over 30 countries to
17 Oct 2024
London Business School (LBS) celebrates 1,600 Graduates at Annual Congregation Honorary Fellowship awarded for exceptional contributions to global business and society, previously awarded to Bill Gates, Michael Bloomberg and Kofi Annan LBS is Europe’s leading business school with an alumni network of over 50,000 professionals in 156 countries With over 5,000 Alumni, LBS Dubai Campus
04 Jul 2024
The partnership aims to create a knowledgeable, skilled, and empowered youth, capable of driving sustainable development and positive change. Offering over 60,000 top-tier Arabic content pieces from prominent sources bridges the knowledge gap, allowing users to engage deeply and effectively with the material. Enabling youth to inspire change aligns with Crescent Enterprises’ mission of generating
01 Jul 2024
Taking forward its mission to advance innovative ideas that benefit people and the planet, Expo City Dubai Authority has launched a non-profit foundation to build on the success of Expo Live, the pioneering and impactful global…
07 Jun 2024
Leading figures from government, civil society and academia came together on Wednesday to explore the intersection between business and human rights at an insightful fireside chat hosted by the UAE Permanent Committee for…
06 Jun 2024
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today bestowed the First Class Order of Zayed II on several global dignitaries in recognition of their contributions to the success of the 28th Conference…
22 May 2024
Crescent Enterprises-owned XCath showcases opportunities and advancements in critical interventional procedures at Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW) Live presentation of remote robotic surgery for emergency procedures highlighted the transformative impact of the endovascular revolution for Abu Dhabi institutions XCath, an early-stage medical device company dedicated to expanding endovascular treatment procedures through smart steerable guidewires
15 May 2024
One-third of produced food – 1.3 billion tons – is wasted every year 2 billion people globally affected by malnutrition Global food systems produces one-third of all greenhouse gas emissions The World Economic Forum in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) hosted the Food Innovation Conference 2024 in Dubai, under
14 May 2024
Open data and transparency build trust in healthcare public-private-partnerships 2 billion people globally lack basic healthcare USD $46 billion annual philanthropic investment in health-related causes The Health Leaders Forum that launched the inaugural edition of Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week on May 13, 2024, convened 250 global leaders in healthcare and life sciences, private and
13 May 2024
Bill Gates shares inspiring journey, discusses achievements of COP28 UAE, and the transformative power of technology. Badr Jafar: “Philanthropy is a $2 trillion per year sector, and in the Gulf Region we are on the cusp of an exciting transformation of philanthropic impact” The Islamic Development Bank hosted a special Philanthropy Forum at their Annual […]
30 Apr 2024
This is part of Crescent Enterprises’ corporate citizenship efforts to foster cultural awareness through a common art form Palestinian Director, Farah Nabulsi, was present in person to introduce her multi-award-winning film “The Teacher” that is set in the West Bank Testimonials from attendees show the important role the festival plays in addressing cultural misconceptions between
26 Apr 2024
Estimated $2 trillion of private philanthropy deployed globally every year US$26 trillion in generational wealth transfer across Asia and Africa expected to bolster philanthropic activity in the coming decades During the 11th edition of the AVPN Global Conference, taking place for the first time in Abu Dhabi, UAE from April 23rd to 25th, a spotlight
24 Apr 2024
Women are making significant strides in the workforce. Women-owned businesses have grown a staggering 114% in the past two decades, and women now lead one-third of businesses worldwide. Yet, challenges remain.
05 Apr 2024
The Middle East is home to some of the world’s most prominent sovereign wealth funds. Fuelled by a concerted push for economic diversification and widespread tech adoption, a vibrant venture ecosystem has emerged.
28 Mar 2024
Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), inaugurated the AUS Career Fair 2024 on campus, which saw the participation of 79 companies from various industries.
07 Mar 2024
20 leading experts from the philanthropy, civil society, public and private sectors participated in the discussion Philanthropic capital can act as a catalyst for change, innovation, and sustainable development within the trade industry The UAE Ministry of Economy, in collaboration with Crescent Enterprises, hosted a roundtable discussion under the theme of ‘Fostering Resilience and Inclusivity:
01 Mar 2024
For someone we declared to be “one of the region’s thought leaders” when we first featured him in Entrepreneur Middle East in July 2014, Crescent Enterprises CEO Badr Jafar has only gone on to steadfastly.
01 Mar 2024
The report is a private sector perspective on world trade highlighting the changes, challenges and opportunities likely to impact trade over the next 25 years The UAE is uniquely positioned to work constructively with other members of the international trade community to take collective actions that will positively impact the lives of billions of people
28 Feb 2024
Groundbreaking funding achievement for Freya Biosciences as CE-Ventures joins $38 million Series A funding round Freya Biosciences pioneers with positive clinical results and innovative drug candidate CE-Ventures, the corporate venture capital platform of Crescent Enterprises, a leading global, diversified business headquartered in the UAE, has announced its investment in Freya Biosciences Series A funding round
31 Jan 2024
Global leaders from across business, philanthropy and policy, convened for a high-level session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, titled ‘COP28-COP30 – A Drumbeat for Business & Philanthropy’, to discuss how best to ensure the private sector takes an active role in the climate action agenda, and to take forward the
19 Jan 2024
Multistakeholder and inclusive frameworks required to fill estimated $3 trillion in funding gaps to reach net-zero and restore biodiversity. 1,300 CEOs & philanthropy leaders convened at the inaugural COP28 Business & Philanthropy Forum At a special session hosted at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, public, business and philanthropy leaders gathered to
18 Jan 2024
For the first time at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP), the COP28 Presidency of the United Arab Emirates has launched the inaugural COP28 Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum.
30 Dec 2023
Day Two of the Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum – COP28’s multistakeholder engagement platform for the private sector – brought more than 1,300 global business leaders and philanthropists together with…
02 Dec 2023
Crescent Enterprises, a leading multinational company with diversified global businesses, announced the winners of its ‘Crescent Enterprises Climate Innovation Prize’ in partnership with MIT Solve, an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a mission to drive innovation to solve world challenges. The winners were announced at COP28 Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum
02 Dec 2023
Day One of the Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum – COP28’s multistakeholder engagement platform for the private sector – successfully convened over 1,300 global business leaders and philanthropists.
01 Dec 2023
The inaugural COP28 Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum, hosted by the COP28 Presidency, will open on 30 November at Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a royal reception in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nayhan, President of the United Arab Emirates and His Majesty King Charles III.
29 Nov 2023
CE-Ventures partners with MAGNiTT to launch first-of-its-kind climate tech venture capital report for the Middle East North Africa (MENA) and Türkiye region. US$ 651 million was invested into 148 startups across 225 deals between 2018 and 2022; and US$ 40 million was deployed during H1 2023. The UAE leads the region accounting for 62% of
30 Oct 2023
The inaugural COP28 Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum, hosted by the COP28 Presidency on 1 and 2 December 2023 in parallel with the world leaders World Climate Action Summit, has announced key partnerships with leading global organizations, joining forces to drive global climate and nature action.
27 Oct 2023
The inaugural COP28 Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum, hosted by the COP28 Presidency on 1 and 2 December 2023 in parallel with the world leaders World Climate Action Summit, has announced key partnerships with leading global organizations, joining forces to drive global climate and nature action.
19 Oct 2023
The COP28 Presidency will host the Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum (BPCF) on December 1 and 2, held concurrently with the world leaders World Climate Action Summit. This CEO-level Forum will mobilize global business leaders and philanthropists…
07 Sep 2023
The partnership looks to impact 60,000 children across the MENA region. The program will produce 50 educational videos and online course in Arabic. Crescent Enterprises, a leading globally diversified business headquartered in the UAE, has announced its collaboration with Habaybna.net, a Jordanian digital education platform, on a financial literacy project aimed at developing skills among
19 Jul 2023
The human microbiome market is projected to reach US$3.1 billion by 2029 from US$600 million in 2021, at a CAGR of 23% Financing will enable several Phase 1/2 studies of EXL01 in combination with standard-of-care treatments in immuno-oncology CE-Ventures, the corporate venture capital platform of Crescent Enterprises, a leading global, diversified business headquartered in the
12 Jul 2023
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, witnessed the honouring of a number of companies leading in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)…
15 Jun 2023
Crescent Enterprises, a leading global, diversified business headquartered in the UAE, was conferred with the highest honour in sustainable business practice, the Impact Seal “Platinum category”, during an award ceremony at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of
15 Jun 2023
Robotics, artificial intelligence and the opportunities modern technology and venture capital hold for the future of global supply chains were discussed at the first-ever Supply Chain Tech Summit in Dubai. Organised by CE-Ventures, the corporate venture capital platform of Crescent Enterprises, a leading global, diversified business headquartered in the UAE, the summit’s theme was ‘Forging
31 May 2023
Saudi Arabia has taken great strides in enhancing the business environment, which has led to an increase in foreign investment and nurturing an innovative startup ecosystem, proving extremely attractive to investors…
15 May 2023
Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain Global Market Size Worth USD 14.3 Billion by 2028 By 2026, 75% of Large Organisations Will Have Implemented Some Form of Intralogistics Smart Robots in Their Warehouse Operations CE-Ventures, the corporate venture capital platform of Crescent Enterprises, a leading global, diversified business headquartered in the UAE, has announced it will
15 May 2023
Over 6,000 young entrepreneurs benefit from complimentary access to high-quality Arabic content in business, management, technology, mental wellness, and science. Only 5% of all content on the internet is in Arabic. Access to information is essential to addressing the region’s skills gaps and contributing to economic vitality. Crescent Enterprises, a leading global, diversified business headquartered
26 Apr 2023
Survey Shows 66% of UAE’s Youth Under 25 Fear for Their Employment Opportunities within the Next Decade Crescent Enterprises, a leading global, diversified business headquartered in the UAE, has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to the American University of Sharjah (AUS) by announcing its partnership for the Startup Career fair due to take place on April
26 Apr 2023
The festival’s 28th edition showcases films exploring the complex realities of the Arab region. Crescent Enterprises, a leading global, diversified business headquartered in the UAE, has announced its partnership with Arabian Sights Film Festival as part of its corporate citizenship strategy to drive cultural awareness and inspire innovation and creativity through the arts. The annual
31 Mar 2023
American University of Sharjah (AUS) forum ‘The Next Lap: Future of Knowledge and Education Forum’, which took place at the University’s campus under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah, and Founder of the American University of Sharjah, convened local and international policymakers, thought
08 Mar 2023
Crescent Enterprises, a leading global, diversified business headquartered in the UAE, has welcomed over 100 MBA students from top-tier business schools during the first two months of 2023. The initiative is part of Crescent Enterprises’ drive to propelling diverse talent and entrepreneurship through educational partnerships. Students from Sloan School of Management Massachusetts Institute of Technology
28 Feb 2023
Between 60 and 70 years ago, comprehensive technological developments greened large swathes of Mexico, India, the Philippines and several other countries. By raising crop yields and agricultural production, it helped reduce…
21 Feb 2023
Greater funding for solutions to help to mitigate the effects of climate change — especially in developing economies — could be sourced if more philanthropic money was directed towards it, according to the Cop28…
23 Jan 2023
As the world grapples with its most serious energy crisis since the Second World War due to the war between Russia and Ukraine, Badr Jafar, chief executive officer of UAE-based Crescent Enterprises…
20 Jan 2023
Less than 2% of global philanthropy goes towards climate action with funding for climate mitigation tripling in past 5 years USD $100 trillion of additional investment required to transition to net zero by 2060 COP28 in the UAE to create global architecture for all capital actors to act together at speed and at scale At
18 Jan 2023
Crescent Enterprises CEO Badr Jafar, co-hosted with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation a high-level event on Climate and Nature Positive Philanthropy in the presence of Prince Albert II of Monaco during the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the launching of a global alliance
18 Jan 2023
Dubai’s aim-for-the-skies D33 program aims to build on the strengths the city has already garnered, in trade for instance. Then there are those priorities that will have Dubai flesh out its strengths further, notably in the startup space…
06 Jan 2023
Women investors have a role to play in steering economic sustainability by supporting female entrepreneurs, according to Ghada Abdelkader, Senior VP at Crescent Enterprises, a leading global, diversified business headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. Representing Crescent Enterprises’ corporate venture capital platform, CE-Ventures at the 6th Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival, Ghada Abdelkader said progress is being
23 Dec 2022
Amid a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, high levels of inflation and rising interest rates, global Venture Capital (VC) is bracing itself to weather the storm of uncertainty. The year began with international venture funding
22 Dec 2022
As we fast track towards achieving emission-free transport in Dubai by 2030, the quest for sustainable mobility intensifies with clever innovations such as the driverless taxi, which recently made its grand entrance at Gitex Global 2022
20 Dec 2022
Every cloud has its silver lining, but where do opportunities lie in a global supply chain crisis? Crescent Enterprises’ Neeraj Agrawal explains how businesses can capitalise on the opportunities offered by the pandemic and its ripple effect
12 Dec 2022
CE-Ventures, the corporate venture capital platform of Crescent Enterprises has announced its partnership with Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa) for the 6th Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2022 due to take place in Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation between 17th – 18th December. Under the theme ‘Where We Belong’, the festival aims to connect entrepreneurs, investors and changemakers
05 Dec 2022
Youth is power, which was never more evident than at the recent start-up Sharjah Ideation Hackathon at Khorfakkan. Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa) and the University of Khorfakkan brought over 150 youthful
04 Dec 2022
GCC philanthropy could be a $210bn industry according to research conducted by the University of Cambridge. Despite the difficulty in analysing the sector, the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy at the University of Cambridge
15 Oct 2022
USD210bln philanthropic giving continues to rise in the Gulf region Pioneering research shows that a new generation of Gulf philanthropists expect transparency, market-based practices and a strategic approach to giving. In emerging markets, over USD 5 trillion of intergenerational wealth is due to be passed to the next generation. Philanthropic giving in the Gulf is
13 Oct 2022
Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for policy research in collaboration with the organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) Network of Foundations Working for Development (netFWD)
07 Oct 2022
Between $400 billion to $1 trillion is disbursed in Islamic alms-giving every year $5 trillion of wealth across growth markets passed from one generation to the next over next 10 years, underscoring the need for enhanced mechanisms for giving To meet the growing demand for more cohesive philanthropic communities in the MENA region, Sheikh Saud
06 Oct 2022
To meet the growing demand for more cohesive philanthropic communities in the MENA region, Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research in collaboration with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
06 Oct 2022
Abu Dhabi-based venture builder, Hatch & Boost Ventures, ADGM, A joint venture between Crescent Enterprises and hatch & boost, has announced the launch of BreakBread, a Foodtech startup on a mission to reinvent the supper
29 Sep 2022
The ninth edition of the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (Siff) will showcase a wide range of films from 43 countries led by the US, France, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea
19 Sep 2022
Sharjah 24: The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has announced the top three winning teams in the Khorfakkan chapter of the Startup Sharjah hackathon that concluded yesterday at the University of Khorfakkan. The hakathon was in partnership with Crescent Enterprises and in collaboration with the University of Khorfakkan, Emirates Schools Establishment, and Sharjah Youth Council.
15 Sep 2022
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) is marking the launch of the Khorfakkan chapter of Startup Sharjah in September with a three-day intensive bootcamp designed to encourage entrepreneurial thinking amongst
13 Sep 2022
As global temperatures are projected to rise between five- and ten-degrees Fahrenheit by the end of the century, Crescent Enterprises confirms continued action toward reducing its carbon footprint by supporting Emirates Nature-WWF. Collaboration to support the UAE’s goal for Net Zero Emissions by 2050. Sharjah, 9 September 2022: As part of its commitment to environmental
09 Sep 2022
As part of its commitment to environmental conservation, Crescent Enterprises has announced its renewed partnership with Emirates Nature-WWF, to support the UAE’s environmental initiatives. The partnership reaffirms
09 Sep 2022
Kava & Chai, the UAE homegrown coffee and tea house, was the first to re-open its outlet today at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) as students return for the forthcoming academic year. Exciting times lie ahead for new students and returnees alike as the celebrated Kava & Chai outlet will once again be at
30 Aug 2022
The UAE has invested over $40 billion in clean energy over the last 15 years, with plans to invest $160bn in clean and renewable energy sources over the next 30 years 85% of 300 high-net-worth investors in the Middle East intend to increase their exposure to ESG and sustainable investments in the next 5 years.
26 May 2022
The World Economic Forum (WEF) hosted an expert dialogue on the collaborative action Middle East leaders must take to navigate between net-zero ambitions and socioeconomic realities. The session, titled
26 May 2022
Over 16,000 people attended the festival through in-person screenings and virtual streaming The Middle East and North Africa film market size is anticipated to be valued at US$1 billion by 2024 Crescent Enterprises has supported the annual Arabian Sights Film Festival in the US for the eighth consecutive year. Arabian Sights is presented by the
25 May 2022
Crescent Enterprises has supported the annual Arabian Sights Film Festival in the US for the eighth consecutive year. Arabian Sights is presented by the Washington DC International Film Festival (Filmfest DC) and
25 May 2022
The global pre-owned smartphone market is expected to reach $65 billion by 2024 in a highly disorganised market. UAE-based unique digital trading platform for pre-owned electronics, NorthLadder, plans to expand its reach to better connect sellers and buyers of second-hand electronics worldwide. NorthLadder is the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s unique digital platform
17 May 2022
Marking the first-ever portfolio merger of two venture builders in the region, CE-Creates, the business incubation platform of Crescent Enterprises, has completed the merger of its portfolio of startups with hatch & boost
09 May 2022
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) hosted a dialogue on the role of private philanthropy in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) hosted a dialogue on the role of private philanthropy in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region. The discussion, titled, ‘Data and
22 Mar 2022
30 MBA students meet Crescent Enterprises leadership to gain insights and understanding of the UAE business practices and landscape Over 150 students have been hosted by Crescent Enterprises since 2015 Crescent Enterprises welcomed 30 MBA students from New York-based, Columbia University Business School (CBS), as part of an educational trip designed to increase the
21 Mar 2022
INSEAD, one of the world’s leading business schools, organised a unique live case study on India’s first tech integrated Ayurveda Startup, NirogStreet, at its Middle East campus in Abu Dhabi Campus. NirogStreet is one of the world’s fastest-growing technology-led Ayurveda doctor platforms, offering seamless services to over 50,000 doctors on its peer-to-peer learning, electronic health
14 Mar 2022
INSEAD, one of the world’s leading business schools, organised a unique live case study on India’s first tech integrated Ayurveda Startup, NirogStreet, at its Middle East campus in Abu Dhabi Campus. NirogStreet is one of the world’s fastest-growing technology-led Ayurveda doctor platforms, offering seamless services to over 50,000 doctors on its peer-to-peer learning, electronic health
07 Mar 2022
Crescent Enterprises is the first business in the MENA region to commit to the World Economic Forum EDISON Alliance 1 Billion Lives Challenge to accelerate digital inclusion. The digital divide has left 2 billion people with no access to healthcare, 1.7 billion adults unbanked, and 265 million children with no access to education. Crescent Enterprises
14 Feb 2022
Crescent Enterprises has announced its commitment to the EDISON Alliance 1 Billion Lives Challenge, to impact 100,000 youth in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA) region by 2025 through a set of comprehensive
14 Feb 2022
Ayurveda market is projected to reach US$ 9.5 billion by 2024 Funds to support NirogStreet to become the global technology brand in Ayurveda Healthcare The rising threat of the Covid-19 Omicron variant has once again prompted countries in the Middle East and globally to focus on preventive healthcare, with a key emphasis on the need
17 Jan 2022
CE-Ventures, the corporate venture capital platform of Crescent Enterprises, and Japan-based ICMG Partners are taking the lead – $4 million has been raised in the pre-series B round for tech platform NirogStreet. The funds will be used to
07 Jan 2022
Kava & Chai, collaborated with The Reach Campaign, an awareness and fundraising initiative launched in February 2019 to fight neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)
16 Nov 2021
Crescent Enterprises CEO Badr Jafar, participated in the World Economic Forum Edison Alliance discussion on boosting digital inclusion alongside Hans Vestberg, chairman and CEO of Verizon and chairman of the Edison Alliance
22 Sep 2021
Kava & Chai, the UAE homegrown coffee and tea house, was the first to re-open its outlet today at the American University of Sharjah as students return for the forthcoming academic year.
29 Aug 2021
Cultivating a tech start-up culture is key to driving economic as well as environmental, social and governance (ESG) progress
05 Jul 2021
Furniture subscription company Furlenco has raised $140 million (Rs 1,000 crore) in a mix of debt and equity, as part of its latest funding round led by Zinnia Global Fund, its founder said. The funding will help the company expand its geographic reach, launch new products and plans, and support marketing
05 Jul 2021
Cultivating a tech start-up culture is key to driving economic as well as environmental, social and governance (ESG) progress across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Crescent Enterprises’ Deputy CEO and Head of Investments Tushar Singhvi has said.
04 Jul 2021
Kitopi, a UAE-based cloud kitchen platform with a wider geographical focus, has successfully closed a $415M Series C funding round led by Softbank Vision Fund 2, with participation from Chimera, DisruptAD, B. Riley, Dogus Group, Next Play Capital and Nordstar, thereby making it the MENA region’s third unicorn.
01 Jul 2021
Badr Jafar, CEO of Crescent Enterprises has been appointed as Champion of the Alliance, whereby he will be working alongside senior government officials to industry leaders. Crescent Enterprises has joined the World Economic Forum’s EDISON Alliance (Essential Digital Infrastructure and Services Network)
29 Jun 2021
Crescent Enterprises has joined the World Economic Forum’s EDISON Alliance to help foster affordable and accessible.
28 Jun 2021
Sharjah, UAE: Gulftainer, one of the world’s leading privately-owned independent port operators, headquartered in the UAE, has appointed Javier Echeverria as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The recruitment of Javier is the next step towards the continued growth and international expansion of Gulftainer
15 Jun 2021
CE-Ventures, the venture capital arm of Sharjah-based conglomerate Crescent Enterprises, plans to invest Dh1 billion ($272 million) in start-ups by 2022. The company has invested more than Dh500m in 32 start-ups and VC funds
10 May 2021
CE-Ventures, the corporate venture capital platform of UAE-based Crescent Enterprises, has announced that it is doubling its venture capital investments in start-ups
09 May 2021
Cohesity today announced a new company valuation of $3.7 billion, which is $1.2 billion higher than its valuation less than 12 months ago. This dramatic growth in valuation continues to validate the incredible trajectory
30 Mar 2021
“The key to building a resilient society is not just to ensure that people have access to jobs, but also to ensure that people have purpose and meaning in their lives,” Badr Jafar talks to LEADERS magazine
28 Mar 2021
In response to growing demand for electric vehicle infrastructure, ION, the UAE-based sustainable transportation joint venture between Bee’ah and Crescent Enterprises
27 Mar 2021
In response to growing demand for electric vehicle infrastructure, ION, the UAE-based sustainable transportation joint venture between Bee’ah and Crescent Enterprises, has installed high-power, ultra-fast charging stations
27 Mar 2021
Gulftainer, one of the world’s leading privately held port operators, today announced the shortlisted 10 highly disruptive start-ups from six continents to compete
15 Mar 2021
InsurTech platform Turtlemint said it has raised funding from Singapore-based Jungle Ventures, its first investment in the category, bringing the startup’s Series D fundraising to a close at $46 million
09 Mar 2021
Home-insurance technology upstart Hippo Enterprises Inc. is teaming with a special-purpose acquisition company to go public, the latest insuretech business to tap equity markets and challenge traditional insurers head-on
04 Mar 2021
TVM Capital Healthcare, a global specialist healthcare private equity firm operating in emerging markets, announces the successful sale of its portfolio company Cambridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center (“CMRC”)
01 Mar 2021
Since its establishment in 2017, Tarabut Gateway has developed an Open Banking API (application programming interface) that allows third-party financial services providers to securely access financial data and develop new apps
23 Feb 2021
Dubai-based Kitopi, a technology startup which runs so-called cloud-kitchens, is set to raise more money from investors later this year as it plans to expand in Saudi Arabia and launch in Southeast Asia
09 Feb 2021
Dimitris Tsouroplis, Director of HR at Crescent Enterprises talks about education and skilling for the future workforce, the new skills required in the workforce to adjust to changes in how we work, and the changes needed in the traditional educational ecosystem to keep up with market demands.
14 Dec 2020
FreshToHome, the India-based online fresh food major, will receive financial and non-financial incentives from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) to develop projects in the UAE capital
07 Dec 2020
How can business & philanthropy tackle MENA’s challenges? Why do education & entrepreneurship need to adapt to meet society’s needs? What does hope & opportunity for MENA’s youth look like in the coming years?
03 Dec 2020
Shamal leverages the latest fabric technology to engineer specialized industrial clothing, enhancing health & safety for outdoor professionals World’s first state-of-the-art garments showcased at The Big 5 exhibition in Dubai.
27 Nov 2020
Smart transportation pioneer, ION, has successfully completed a pilot trial of its NAVYA AUTONOM autonomous shuttle, with the University City of Sharjah.
The trial was designed to assess the operational efficiency of the driverless
ION, the UAE-based sustainable and smart transportation company, has conducted a successful pilot trial for its NAVYA AUTONOM autonomous shuttles at the University City of Sharjah
13 Oct 2020
If you live in a city and you feel hungry, the chances are you can browse a selection of your favorite restaurants on your cell phone and, before long, someone will be at your door delivering freshly made food
12 Oct 2020
The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority, SRTA, has partnered with the UAE-based sustainable mobility solutions company ION to launch a new on-demand ride-hailing service in Sharjah, with a fleet of electric vehicles, EVs, including Tesla Model S and Model 3 by the end of 2020.
10 Sep 2020
In line with its strategic plan to provide sustainable mobility solutions and environment-friendly means of transportation
09 Sep 2020
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and CE-Ventures have disbursed more than AED 700,000 in equity-free grants to 11
09 Aug 2020
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center, Sheraa, and CE-Ventures have disbursed more than AED 700,000 in equity-free grants to 11 startups, offering them a lifeline to ensure they remain afloat as they navigate current economic challenges.
09 Aug 2020
As we all adjust to the new norm, many businesses have been facing a new reality of slowing customer demand and supply-side disruption. For entrepreneurs and startups in the early to medium stages of their company’s lifecycle
04 Aug 2020
UAE-based sustainable mobility solutions provider ION, which is a joint venture between Bee’ah and CE-Creates, has partnered with University Hospital Sharjah to use ION’s fleet of electric vehicles to provide sustainable transportation
26 Jun 2020
UAE-based sustainable mobility solutions provider ION, announced a partnership agreement today with University Hospital Sharjah to use ION’s fleet of electric vehicles to provide sustainable transportation services for its medical logistics and transportation needs across the Emirate. The agreement signed between the two entities, comes as part of ION’s remit to support the community by providing transport & delivery solutions that are sustainable and innovative.
21 Jun 2020
UAE-based sustainable mobility solutions provider ION, announced a partnership agreement today with University Hospital Sharjah to use ION’s fleet of electric vehicles to provide sustainable transportation services for its medical
21 Jun 2020
An equity-free grant pool with ticket sizes of up to $50,000 available for Sheraa portfolio startups Applications to open in May 2020 72% of entrepreneur respondents in a survey confirmed
20 May 2020
CE-Ventures has joined forces with the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) to support the UAE startup community and provide equity-free grants to Sheraa’s existing portfolio startups. Ticket sizes will be up to $50,000
20 May 2020
ION has deployed and repurposed its fleet of electric vehicles to support Sharjah Medical District in the battle against COVID-19
18 May 2020
Gulftainer has launched an interim and complimentary ‘Express Service Lane’ initiative to prioritise the delivery of medical supply consignments at its ports across the UAE
03 Apr 2020
T&MFE caught up with Choucair recently just as ION was announcing its collaboration with French company, NAVYA to operate and maintain the company’s electric
09 Mar 2020
Ports might have been one of the slowest industries to embrace transformation, but things are changing rapidly against the backdrop of technology and innovation
02 Mar 2020
Building on the UAE’s electric vehicle infrastructure, ION to build and operate electric charging stations in Sharjah, with the support of SEWA and Sharjah City Municipality Residents to enjoy free
02 Feb 2020
Building on the UAE’s electric vehicle infrastructure, ION to build and operate electric charging stations in Sharjah, with the support of SEWA and Sharjah City Municipality
02 Feb 2020
The UAE-based sustainable and smart transportation company, has partnered with the Sharjah City Municipality (SCM), and Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) to supply, install and operate public electric vehicle charging stations across
01 Feb 2020
Our CEO Badr Jafar speaks to Reuters Live about the World Economic Forum’s key themes of Climate Action, the power of technology and the purpose-driven economy
24 Jan 2020
Samer Choucair, Director, CE Creates, and Khaled Al Huraimel, Group Chief Executive Officer at Bee”ah discuss their new joint venture ION, the future of electric vehicles in the Gulf region and rolling them out soon in Masdar city
22 Jan 2020
We all know the importance of making a good entrance. In the private equity (PE) investment process, getting the exit right is as critical. However well you have managed your investment in the preceding years, your final return will depend on how well you execute the exit
21 Jan 2020
Fostering innovation and entrepreneurialism is a top priority across the MENA region, and the UAE has been at the forefront of this quest. It appears to be bearing fruit, with the region now reportedly home to the highest proportion of millennial entrepreneurs in the world
15 Jan 2020
ION will be the official distributor of NAVYA vehicles in the GCC operating and maintaining NAVYA vehicles in the region. ION, the UAE-based sustainable and smart transportation company
13 Jan 2020
ION, the UAE-based sustainable and smart transportation company, has partnered with NAVYA, a leading company in autonomous driving systems, to operate and maintain the company’s electric and autonomous shuttles as well as promote its vehicles
13 Jan 2020
The World Bank estimates that 2.01 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste is produced every year. At the very least, a third of that waste is not managed in a safe manner. If that statistic is not alarming enough, consider this prediction: the World Bank
01 Dec 2019
CE-Creates, the internal business incubation platform of Crescent Enterprises, today announced the launch of Shamal – the next generation of specialized industrial clothing
27 Nov 2019
On the sidelines of The Big 5, held from 25 to 28 November 2019, the internal business incubation arm of Cresecent Enterprises has rolled out its Shamal-branded workwear for construction workers
26 Nov 2019
CE-Creates, the internal business incubation platform of Crescent Enterprises, today announced the launch of Shamal – the next generation of specialized industrial clothing. In what is a world first, on a technological and entrepreneurial front
26 Nov 2019
CE-Ventures announced that it has successfully led a Series C funding round of USD 17.5 million to finance Kieraya Furnishing Solutions Private Limited, which operates under the brand name of Furlenco
25 Nov 2019
CE-Ventures has led $17.5 million funding to finance Kieraya Furnishing Solutions (Furlenco), an India-based online furniture subscription platform. The move comes in light of India’s growing furniture subscription market
25 Nov 2019
New operations set to cater to growing demand for sustainable transport across UAE Sustainable commercial transport company ION wins contract to manage next-generation mobility solutions within Masdar City
18 Nov 2019
ION, the UAE-based sustainable transport company, has been officially established during an inauguration ceremony attended by Badr Jafar, CEO of Crescent Enterprises, and Khaled Al Huraimel
18 Nov 2019
World’s largest fish & meat online retailer to invest in regional infrastructure development and backward integration; aims to become leading fresh fish & meat e-commerce supplier in the region Regional.
29 Oct 2019
UAE-based multinational company donates AED 500,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts 25,000 Rohingya refugees to gain access to clean water and sanitary facilities Sharjah
22 Oct 2019
UAE-based multinational company donates AED 500,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts
22 Oct 2019
Investors have increased funding levels for startups, showing that the private sector is starting to grasp the importance of supporting entrepreneurship, said Samer Choucair, director, CE-Creates. The firm has grouped its strategy into four stages covering concept development
21 Oct 2019
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – As part of its corporate citizenship efforts endorsing creativity and cultural understanding through art, Crescent Enterprises is supporting the annual Arabian Sights Film Festival
15 Oct 2019
Badr Jafar, Chief Executive Officer of UAE-based multinational company Crescent Enterprises, has been appointed to the Futures of Education International Commission, which is governed by the United Nations Education
26 Sep 2019
If you build it, they will come.” That would definitely appear to be the rationale for Dubai’s development of its electric vehicle infrastructure, with the government keen to achieve its target of 10% of all vehicles on Dubai roads being electric or hybrid by 2030. Last year
16 Sep 2019
What role can innovation and entrepreneurship play in both Sharjah and the region?
JAFAR: Sharjah’s emerging role as a hub for start-ups is
CE-Creates, the internal venture building platform for Crescent Enterprises, announced today that Kava & Chai, the UAE’s home-grown specialty coffeehouse, has opened three additional locations in Dubai
26 Jun 2019
CE-Creates, the internal venture building platform for Crescent Enterprises, announced today that Kava & Chai, the UAE’s home-grown specialty coffeehouse, has opened three additional locations in Dubai
24 Jun 2019
The latest entrant to the UAE’s startup scene, FreshToHome, that supplies fresh meat and fish on demand through an app, has just bagged a series A round of funding worth $11 million
13 Jun 2019
Company will use funding to expand its supply chain network and support international expansion in the MENA region. CE-Ventures, the corporate venture capital platform of UAE-headquartered diversified global
12 Jun 2019
Crescent Enterprises, the UAE-based diversified conglomerate, hosted 30 MBA students from New York-based Columbia Business School as part of an educational trip designed
06 Apr 2019
30 MBA students meet senior management to gain insight and understanding of UAE business practices and landscape Visit marks fifth straight year of collaboration between Crescent Enterprises and Columbia Business
03 Apr 2019
Family businesses are able to use advantages of greater agility and long-term approach to address social and environmental challenges and create opportunities, Crescent Enterprises’ Badr Jafar tells delegates at Davos
26 Jan 2019
UAE-based CE-Ventures, the venture capital arm of Crescent Enterprises, has invested in Silicon Valley-based artificial intelligence (AI) company EdCast in a round worth $33.6 million
09 Jan 2019
CE Ventures, the corporate venture capital (CVC) arm of business conglomerate Crescent Enterprises, successfully led a seed funding round to finance Kitopi, a smart kitchen network that cooks and delivers on behalf of restaurants
15 Oct 2018
Crescent Enterprises and the newly rebranded environmental organisation Emirates Nature-WWF (formerly Emirates Wildlife Society-WWF), are stepping up their joint efforts to tackle pressing environmental concerns
09 Oct 2018
UAE-based independent port operator and logistics company has signed a 50-year, $600 million concession to develop and operate the port of Wilmington in the American state of Delaware, the company has announced
22 Sep 2018
One of the major structural issues in the Middle East is the lack of consistent healthcare across the region. So this market was clearly waiting to be disrupted by technology
19 Sep 2018
Careem, the region’s leading ride hailing app and only tech unicorn from the region, today announced the introduction of an Electric car type option onto the fleet. Available to book from today, customers will be able opt for an electric
29 May 2018
Gulftainer, a Sharjah-based ports operator and part of UAE conglomerate Crescent Enterprises, said its subsidiary GT USA has won exclusive rights to operate and develop a port in the US State of Delaware, subject to approvals
31 Mar 2018
Efforts to expand the role of entrepreneurs and small-scale enterprises in Sharjah are gathering momentum, due to a combination of regulatory changes, new incentives and supporting infrastructure
27 Feb 2018
UAE-based Crescent Enterprises has led a Series A round of investment totaling US$16 million in ColubrisMX and XCath, two US-based micro-robotic medical device enterprises. This is the first investment announced by Crescent Enterprises since the launch of CE-VC
04 Dec 2017
Sharjah-headquartered diversified holding company Crescent Enterprises has announced the launch of its new corporate venture capital division with plans to invest up to US$150 million (AED548 million) over the next three years
23 Nov 2017
Gulftainer, the world’s largest privately owned independent terminal operating and logistics company, has won the prestigious Port and Terminal Operator Award at the Seatrade Maritime Awards Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa 2017 for the second consecutive year
16 Oct 2017
The fifth edition of the Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival (SICFF) 2017 will begin on Oct.8, with an unprecedented participation of 124 films from 31 countries. The USA, UAE and France have submitted the highest number of entries with 45, 33 and 29 films
27 Sep 2017
The second edition of Sheraa’s accelerator program is now accepting UAE and international entrepreneurs applications for its second cycle. Sheraa, Sharjah’s official entrepreneurship center, is
14 Aug 2017
Crescent Enterprises, the UAE-based multinational conglomerate, organised its second Young Entrepreneur Business Camp in collaboration with Sharjah Ladies Club, SLC. The three-day series
03 Aug 2017
Ras Al Khaimah-based tile and ceramic ware manufacturer RAK Ceramics reported a four per cent rise in total revenues to AED 681.1 million in the first quarter of 2017, and is exploring expansion opportunities across the Arabian Gulf and India. Although total
17 May 2017
In line with the nation’s Year of Giving initiative and with Crescent Enterprises’ commitment to cultivating social entrepreneurship in the MENA region, we have entered an exclusive partnership with Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center Sheraa to devise a framework that harnesses the potential of young entrepreneurs in driving social development
03 May 2017
Port Canaveral, whose dedicated container terminal is operated by GT USA, the US arm of Gulftainer, the world’s largest privately owned independent port operator, has joined the Southeast US In-transit Cold Treatment Pilot Program, an initiative by the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The pilot programme
25 Apr 2017
Global business aviation services provider Gama Aviation reported record group revenues for last year. In its 2016 year-end
29 Mar 2017
A key milestone in Gulfatiner’s IT transformation strategy was the implementation of the Marine and Container Handling (MACH) Terminal Operating System (TOS). The TOS upgrade
07 Mar 2017
Gama Aviation Plc teams with BBA Aviation Plc to create the US’s largest Aircraft Management Business
03 Jan 2017
RAK Ceramics, one of the world’s largest hi-tech manufacturers of lifestyle ceramics solutions, was named “Editor’s Choice” at The InsideOut Awards 2016, an annual event recognising manufacturers and suppliers that create inspirational home interiors
08 Jun 2016
Gama Aviation’s growth path could see it expanding its footprint with newly acquired FBOs in multiple locations in a bid to boost the ground support side of a portfolio that is already strong in aircraft management and charter, as well as maintenance, repair and overhaul
26 May 2016
London Oxford Airport is to become Gama Aviation’s business jet MRO hub. Gama completed its reverse takeover of Oxford-based Hangar8 plc in January 2015. Hangar8 managed 50+ business jets, had operations in Africa, and also operated a heavy MRO business jet
25 May 2016
Gama Aviation has introduced Category Zero handling for its Fixed Base Operations (FBO) at Sharjah International Airport. The handling rates have been designed to encourage light aircraft users to use the airport by ensuring the appropriate charging
19 May 2016
