Qatar Science & Technology Park

QSTP-FUNDED STARTUP LAUNCHES UNIQUE WEB-BASED TRAVEL BOOKING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

DOHA, Qatar, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) announces the launch of ViaVii Plus, a comprehensive Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed for Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region's travel experience creators, workshop providers, tour guides, and tourism companies offering unique activities to travelers and locals.

Key Points: 
  • ViaVii Plus, developed by QSTP-incubated startup ViaVii , offers a seamless and intuitive booking management system and zero-code website builder, empowering service providers to manage and sell top-notch experiences in the region.
  • ViaVii Plus supports vendors by allowing them to subscribe to the platform and promote their tours and activities.
  • They believed in us and our venture from the beginning when they first invested in our startup during the pandemic."
  • The startup is currently in the process of raising pre-Series A financing as part of its continued efforts to grow the business.

QSTP-FUNDED STARTUP LAUNCHES UNIQUE WEB-BASED TRAVEL BOOKING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 27, 2023

DOHA, Qatar, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) announces the launch of ViaVii Plus, a comprehensive Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed for Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region's travel experience creators, workshop providers, tour guides, and tourism companies offering unique activities to travelers and locals.

Key Points: 
  • ViaVii Plus, developed by QSTP-incubated startup ViaVii , offers a seamless and intuitive booking management system and zero-code website builder, empowering service providers to manage and sell top-notch experiences in the region.
  • ViaVii Plus supports vendors by allowing them to subscribe to the platform and promote their tours and activities.
  • They believed in us and our venture from the beginning when they first invested in our startup during the pandemic."
  • The startup is currently in the process of raising pre-Series A financing as part of its continued efforts to grow the business.

The 23rd Hong Kong Forum gathered 100 global business leaders from Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide to explore the latest opportunities in Hong Kong

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

The Forum, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), serves as the annual flagship event of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide (FHKBAW).

Key Points: 
  • The Forum, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), serves as the annual flagship event of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide (FHKBAW).
  • The two-day event, which concluded yesterday, welcomed more than 180 participants, including 100 global business leaders, in-person.
  • Mark Staublin, President of Hong Kong Business Association of the Midwest mentioned "This is my first visit to Hong Kong after two years.
  • With the help of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), these Associations formed the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide in November 2000.

Start-Up Nation Central's "Connect to Innovate" Conference Brings Together Israeli and Moroccan Government Officials and Business Leaders

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

CASABLANCA, Morocco, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Start-Up Nation Central – A non-profit that promotes the Israeli innovation ecosystem around the world –  kicked off its first-of-its-kind conference focused on developing innovative solutions to common challenges shared by Israel and Morocco, in Casablanca on Monday. The 'Connect to Innovate' conference, taking place May 23-26 aims to bring the longstanding cultural relationship shared by the two countries into the 21st century by centering ties on innovation and technology, as envisioned by H.M. King Mohammed VI's New Development Model. The event is taking a place at a time when both countries look to strengthen bilateral ties following the establishment of diplomatic relations in late 2020.

Key Points: 
  • A delegation of dozens of Israeli government and high-tech leaders is traveling to Casablanca for a 3-day conference focused on innovative solutions to shared challenges and to meet with leading Moroccan companies and governmental organizations.
  • The conference opened Monday evening with a ceremony for 150 Moroccan and Israeli government and business leaders, the largest ever business and innovation delegation arriving from Israel to Morocco.
  • To help forge those ties, Start-Up Nation Central brought to Morocco a delegation of more than 50 Israelis to Casablanca.
  • About Start-Up Nation Central: Start-Up Nation Central is a non-profit organization that connects Israeli innovation to the world in order to help international entities solve global challenges.

Start-Up Nation Central's "Connect to Innovate" Conference Brings Together Israeli and Moroccan Government Officials and Business Leaders

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

CASABLANCA, Morocco, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Start-Up Nation Central – A non-profit that promotes the Israeli innovation ecosystem around the world –  kicked off its first-of-its-kind conference focused on developing innovative solutions to common challenges shared by Israel and Morocco, in Casablanca on Monday. The 'Connect to Innovate' conference, taking place May 23-26 aims to bring the longstanding cultural relationship shared by the two countries into the 21st century by centering ties on innovation and technology, as envisioned by H.M. King Mohammed VI's New Development Model. The event is taking a place at a time when both countries look to strengthen bilateral ties following the establishment of diplomatic relations in late 2020.

Key Points: 
  • A delegation of dozens of Israeli government and high-tech leaders is traveling to Casablanca for a 3-day conference focused on innovative solutions to shared challenges and to meet with leading Moroccan companies and governmental organizations.
  • The conference opened Monday evening with a ceremony for 150 Moroccan and Israeli government and business leaders, the largest ever business and innovation delegation arriving from Israel to Morocco.
  • To help forge those ties, Start-Up Nation Central brought to Morocco a delegation of more than 50 Israelis to Casablanca.
  • About Start-Up Nation Central: Start-Up Nation Central is a non-profit organization that connects Israeli innovation to the world in order to help international entities solve global challenges.

More than 90 companies and 60 countries will participate in Smart City Expo Doha

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Monday, March 28, 2022

BARCELONA, Spain, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From tomorrow until Wednesday, Msheireb Downtown Doha will allocate the second edition of Smart City Expo Doha (SCED), the main urban innovation event of its region.

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, Spain, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From tomorrow until Wednesday, Msheireb Downtown Doha will allocate the second edition of Smart City Expo Doha (SCED), the main urban innovation event of its region.
  • The sessions can be followed both in person and online around the world, through the Tomorrow.city platform .
  • In addition to the congress part, Smart City Expo Doha will also have an exhibition area with more than 90 companies representing more than 60 countries around the world that will show the attending public the main advances in urban innovation.
  • Smart City Expo Doha is part of the internationalization strategy of Smart City Expo World Congress, the leading international summit on smart cities and urban solutions organized by Fira de Barcelona, which will hold its 12th edition from 15 to 17 November 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.

More than 90 companies and 60 countries will participate in Smart City Expo Doha

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Monday, March 28, 2022

BARCELONA, Spain, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From tomorrow until Wednesday, Msheireb Downtown Doha will allocate the second edition of Smart City Expo Doha (SCED), the main urban innovation event of its region.

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, Spain, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From tomorrow until Wednesday, Msheireb Downtown Doha will allocate the second edition of Smart City Expo Doha (SCED), the main urban innovation event of its region.
  • The sessions can be followed both in person and online around the world, through the Tomorrow.city platform .
  • In addition to the congress part, Smart City Expo Doha will also have an exhibition area with more than 90 companies representing more than 60 countries around the world that will show the attending public the main advances in urban innovation.
  • Smart City Expo Doha is part of the internationalization strategy of Smart City Expo World Congress, the leading international summit on smart cities and urban solutions organized by Fira de Barcelona, which will hold its 12th edition from 15 to 17 November 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.

California Mobility Center Signs MoU with Qatar Mobility Innovations Center to Promote Global Commercialization of Mobility Technologies

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Monday, March 21, 2022

At a Showcase event at the California Mobility Center (CMC) Ramp-up Factory (RUF) held last week in Sacramento, CA, the CMC announced it had just signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Qatar Mobility Innovations Center (QMIC), based in Doha, Qatar.

Key Points: 
  • At a Showcase event at the California Mobility Center (CMC) Ramp-up Factory (RUF) held last week in Sacramento, CA, the CMC announced it had just signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Qatar Mobility Innovations Center (QMIC), based in Doha, Qatar.
  • The MoU allows the two entities to collaborate on initiatives and activities for promoting the development and commercialization of advanced mobility technologies and services.
  • About Qatar Mobility Innovations Center (QMIC): QMIC is the first independent innovations center in the region with a focus on using R&D to develop and deploy Intelligent Mobility and Smart Cities platforms and technologies.
  • It was founded by Qatar University in 2009 and is registered and licensed to operate as a technology innovations center from the Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP).

i2c Partners with Qatari Fintech Startup KARTY to Launch Digital Visa Wallet

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Monday, February 14, 2022

i2c Inc. , a leading provider of digital payment and banking technology, today announced its partnership with KARTY , a Qatar-based fintech providing tailored digital financial solutions to the MEA region, to launch a digital-first prepaid mobile wallet to the country.

Key Points: 
  • i2c Inc. , a leading provider of digital payment and banking technology, today announced its partnership with KARTY , a Qatar-based fintech providing tailored digital financial solutions to the MEA region, to launch a digital-first prepaid mobile wallet to the country.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220213005092/en/
    Leveraging i2cs global payments platform, Kartys mobile wallet will provide Visa-branded digital cards, enabling instant, cashless P2P transactions on the Visa network.
  • We look forward to partnering with this notable startup as they expand financial access through the region.
  • The product is fully digital, and features insights into spending habits, categorized budgeting, as well as peer-to-peer payments.

QSTP, Part of QF, Supported Start-up to Offer Personalized Itineraries for Visitors to Qatar

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

It is the first to use the Arabic language in its user interface, which is crucial for the region's tourism indicators.

Key Points: 
  • It is the first to use the Arabic language in its user interface, which is crucial for the region's tourism indicators.
  • ViaVii's team believes this technology will address what travellers are looking for during their visit to Qatar and the region.
  • Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), part of Qatar Foundation Research, Development and Innovation (QF RDI), is a Free Zone, accelerator and incubator for tech-product development in Qatar.
  • QF is also creating a multidisciplinary innovation hub in Qatar, where homegrown researchers are working to address local and global challenges.