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Online Extension of Conference: Global Development Network Meeting in Kuwait

Forum One

I'm in Kuwait for the 10th Annual Conference of the " Global Development Network ", a "global network of research and policy institutes that work on facilitating and applying research to policy development and practice." See how it is unfolding here in Kuwait: GDN 2009 Conference social network.

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Dubai-based Stake raises $8 million to let people across the globe invest in local properties

TechCrunch

While we have users from many countries on the site, folks from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UK, and India are our top five investor bases,” Tabbara said. . “Our platform currently boasts 42,000 registered users and more than 2,100 active investors on the platform. All the money to purchase a property comes from the investors.

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A look at how proptech startup Knotel went from a $1.6B valuation to filing for bankruptcy

TechCrunch

In August, Knotel announced the completion of a $400 million financing, led by Wafra, an investment arm of the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Kuwait. It marks a shift in how owners and tenants are coming together.”. With the round, the company had achieved unicorn status and was being touted as a formidable WeWork competitor.

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