The round was led by Iraqi VC EQIQ and will be used to expand across the region As we've previously written about, edtech is surging in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region: funding for edtech companies rose from $2 million in 2017 to $21 million by the end of 2019, then doubled to more than $50 million in 2021. At the same time, the number of edtech startups more than tripled from 270 in 2017 to 800. ... [Read more ..read more

KeyCare is a company providing health systems with virtual care services Vator · Lyle Berkowitz, CEO of KeyCare, on the VatorNews podcast Steven Loeb speaks with Lyle Berkowitz, MD, CEO of KeyCare, a company providing health systems with virtual care services, allowing them to augment their care teams and optimize capacity by partnering with a nationwide network of virtual care groups. Highlights from the call:  4:43 - Inefficiencies in primary care: ... [Read more ..read more

The company was founded by executives from Johnson & Johnson Third Arc Bio is a company that says its on mission to deliver transformational therapies for solid tumors and inflammatory & immunology diseases through the use of multifunctional antibodies that create immune synapses to precisely activate or inhibit T cells. On Tuesday, the company officially announced its launch, along with a $165 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round led by Vida Ventures and ... [Read more ..read more

While 82% of college students say they've used AI technologies, just 58% in high school say the same Artificial intelligence is touching literally every industry right now, from healthcare to logistics to eductation: globally, the AI in edtech market size is expected to grow exponentially, from $3.65 billion in 2023 to $92.09 Billion by 2033. Yet, not all levels of education are adopting these technologies at the same pact, according to the second annual State of AI in Education report from ... [Read more ..read more

The Dubai-based companies teamed up to launch the engageX solution The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, like the rest of the world, saw a major increase in telehealth usage during the pandemic, and the people liked it: a survey of providers in Saudi Arabia in December 2021 found that 70% believed telehealth solutions are cost-effective and the majority of the respondents portrayed a favorable attitude toward virtual care. Now ... [Read more ..read more

This is part of the Abu Dhabi Environmental Centennial 2071, a 50 year long vision for the UAE In 2022, the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) launched the Abu Dhabi Environmental Centennial 2071, which it called, "a shared, comprehensive environmental vision for the Emirate for the next 50 years, and its commitment to make Abu Dhabi the world’s best in environmental conservation." "The Environmental Centennial 2071 was developed with the aim of taking an active part in achieving the ... [Read more ..read more

Here are a few fast-growing startups attracting investor interest In recent years, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has emerged as a hotbed for foodtech innovation, driven by a unique blend of challenges and opportunities. From the arid deserts of Saudi Arabia to the bustling cities of the United Arab Emirates, foodtech startups are seizing the market opportunities and attracting VC interest. This shift is not only ... [Read more ..read more

Flatiron Health focuses on accelerating cancer research and improving patient care Vator · Stephanie Reisinger, SVP of Real-World Evidence at Flatiron Health, on the VatorNews podcast Steven Loeb and Bambi Francisco Roizen talk with Stephanie Reisinger, SVP and General Manager, Real-World Evidence at Flatiron Health, a healthcare technology and services company focused on accelerating cancer research and improving patient care Some highlights from the call: 0:38 - Reisinger talks about her ... [Read more ..read more

K Health uses AI and machine learning to take some of the burden off of primary care physicians Primary care is the gateway for healthcare, serving as the entry point for how most people receive their care, with over one billion visits annually to primary and urgent care facilities. However, this has led to burnout and a projected shortage. K Health is a company that uses AI and machine learning to take some of the burden off of primary care physicians ... [Read more ..read more

Merck's pipeline of clinical trials will be deployed in N-Power’s network sites Only 5% of cancer patients enroll in oncology clinical trials today because the majority of oncologists don’t participate in clinical research, especially in the community setting, where 85% of cancer patients receive their care. The root cause of this is a system where clinical research simply can’t fit into most oncologists’ practices, Mark Lee, M.D., Ph.D, CEO and co-founder of N-Power Medicine, ... [Read more ..read more