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Hunting unicorns in the desert amid the rise of Arab startups
Investors now include some of the Gulf's wealthiest individuals and biggest companies
Add BT as a preferred sourcePublished Thu, Sep 14, 2017 · 09:50 PM
Dubai
IN the rapidly evolving gig economy, there is a new way to car shop: spot one on the road that appeals, snap its photo with your phone and an app will contact sellers of similar cars near you and negotiate the lowest price - all within a few minutes.
It's remarkable not only for its technology but its location - Dubai. A few months ago, Tarek Kabrit, co-owner of Seez, the startup that makes the app, left a stellar career that included stints at Deutsche Bank AG and the Abu Dhabi sovereign fund Mubadala Investment Co to focus on his new venture.
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