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Apr 2024
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Alfii, Shein and Riyadh HQ

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  • Dubai HR Tech Startup Alfii Shuts down shortly after raising $2.5M
  • Double Profits For Shein At $2BN Ahead Of Expected IPO
  • Riyad Attracts 350 European Companies Moving Their HQS to The Capital
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