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Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy enhances funding, growth opportunities for 7 digital startups

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently organised a dedicated pitching session in collaboration with Oraseya Capital, the investment arm of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), aimed at enhancing funding. Saeed Al Gergawi, Vice President of Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, said, “We are focused on providing practical and effective pathways that.

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