Apr 2024

31m 30s

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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