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The MENAbytes Drop

Amazon Prime launches in the UAE, SoftBank, Tenderd and FreshtoHome raise investment, Tez win the Visa Everywhere Initiative and more.

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Here's what's happening in the tech, startup and VC universe today: 1.Web Summit in talks for global tech event by 2022 2.SoftBank in talks with Saudi, UAE & Oman for 2nd $100 billion Vision Fund 3.Tenderd raises $5.8 million seed 4.FreshToHome raises $11 million Series A 5.Orcas raises $500,000 Pre-Series A 6.Tez wins $100,000 grand prize 7.Jabbar Internet Group leads $1 million Pre-Series A 8. Amazon Prime launches in UAE The MENAbytes Drop is brought to you Dukkan Media.

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