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Supperclub launches app as membership soars 2,000%

SupperClub Global today announces the launch of its new mobile app, now available to download on iOS and Android, marking a significant milestone in the premium dining and lifestyle platform’s continued growth and evolution. The app brings SupperClub’s global network of hospitality venues and exclusive offers directly into its members’ hands, with access across more than 21 countries.

The new SupperClub Global mobile app serves as a key consumer-facing touchpoint within the broader tech ecosystem, connecting members, partners and platforms in a more immediate way. The launch further proves SupperClub Global’s momentum as a female-owned UAE business that has scaled rapidly both regionally and internationally. The last year was the most successful yet for the brand, achieving 2,000% membership growth, 30% year-on-year increase in platform partners, double-digit growth in reservations with over 100,000 bookings facilitated, and more than 400 new restaurant partners added.

While SupperClub Global has previously operated via its web platform alongside a dedicated WhatsApp concierge, the introduction of the mobile app represents a natural next step, simplifying how members discover, book and access elite benefits. The design remains aligned with SupperClub Global’s core philosophy of discreet, experience-led offers, and works seamlessly alongside the other booking options.

SupperClub Global continues to evolve beyond a membership platform into a scalable, API-driven ecosystem. In addition to the new app, the business has built a modular infrastructure that enables integration with banks, payment networks and enterprise systems, allowing curated experiences to function as a programmable benefit layer embedded within external partner platforms. For example, SupperClub Global operates “Premium Dining Edition” for Visa Infinite cardholders, accessed directly through the Visa Airport Companion App. SupperClub Global can support capabilities such as card-linked offers, real-time eligibility validation, and partner-specific rule engines, enabling the frictionless deployment of fully configurable, high-value privileges, engineered for strategic collaborations.

“At the heart of this launch is our commitment to creating seamless, elevated access to the best of hospitality,” said Mehreen Omar, CEO and Co-Founder of SupperClub Global. “The new mobile app puts SupperClub Global in the palms of our members’ hands, with even more convenient ways to browse and book offers, ensuring an effortless brand experience wherever they are. At the same time, we are building the infrastructure to deliver these benefits more intelligently across partners and external platforms. As we continue to grow, our focus is to further elevate membership access with an expanded curated network around the world, while strengthening support for both our venue partners and enterprise partners.”

The SupperClub Global mobile app is available to download now on iOS and Android. For more information, visit https://supperclubme.com/memberships.

 

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HMD Asha 505 renders and specifications leaked: Lumia 830-like design, 5.0-inch HD display, 3000mAh battery

14 July 2026 at 12:52

HMD Global, the company behind the recent wave of revived Nokia phones, is bringing back the Asha name with a fresh lineup aimed at users who want something cheaper and simpler. Leaker smashx_60 has just shared the first details and images of the HMD Asha 505, which is expected to launch alongside the Asha 305.

The Asha 505 clearly takes design cues from the past, especially the rear camera module, which looks a lot like the one on the old Nokia Lumia 830. It’s a rectangular setup that longtime Nokia fans will instantly recognize. Interestingly, it skips the modern “Skyline” front design HMD has used on other recent phones.

Specs-wise, this is very much an entry-level device. You’re getting a 5-inch 720p display with a 60Hz refresh rate in an old-school design (not full-screen). Around the back there’s an 8MP camera, just like the Nokia 3 from 2017, a 5MP front camera, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and a 3,000mAh battery. It’s expected to run Android 14 Go Edition and will likely be powered by a Unisoc octa-core chip. Unlike the RTOS-based HMD Touch 4G, it can still run your social media apps, so it’s not the best option if you’re looking for a digital detox.

But HMD still has a point. The original Asha phones were all about bringing basic touchscreen experiences to emerging markets. The new versions feel like they’re aimed at specific needs: think kids’ phones, or phones that are simply affordable.

HMD has done a good job lately tapping into Nokia’s heritage with feature phones. Bringing back Asha could help them reach parents, teachers, or anyone looking for a no-frills, affordable handset with just the essential smartphone features that feature phones lack.

Pricing and exact launch dates haven’t been announced yet, but the leaks point to an announcement coming soon.

Overall, these new Asha phones probably won’t set the world on fire with performance, but they could fill a nice niche for people who want something simple, affordable, and a little nostalgic.

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Batch 11 announced for Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global

500 Global and Sanabil Investments announce the eleventh batch of the Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global, a hybrid program supporting early-stage founders building in sectors critical to the region’s future. Running from April 5 to July 1, 2026, the cohort brings together a highly selective group of eight startups, chosen from more than 690 applications, with companies building across AI-driven products, fintech and payment infrastructure, healthcare diagnostics, digital risk and fraud, insurance distribution, compliance, and content and IP monetization.

For this cohort, the team looked for companies that demonstrate the potential for strong operating discipline, clear business fundamentals and a sharp focus on execution, qualities we believe are important in this region. In response to ongoing uncertainty across the Middle East, the program has adapted its format, with Phases 1 and 2 delivered fully remotely as part of its hybrid model. The approach reflects how the Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global continues to evolve alongside the MENA ecosystem, giving founders practical support while maintaining the flexibility needed to build through changing market conditions.

Participating founders have received targeted mentorship, operator-led workshops, access to regional and global networks, and exposure to ecosystem stakeholders ahead of Demo Day on July 1, 2026. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all accelerator model, Batch 11 has been designed around hands-on execution support, with a particular concentration of AI-enabled and infrastructure-driven companies addressing foundational challenges in the region.

“Batch 11 reflects the rising caliber and ambition of founders building from the region today,” said Amal Dokhan, Managing Partner at 500 Global MENA. “We are seeing entrepreneurs develop globally relevant companies with stronger execution, deeper innovation, and clearer paths to scale. We remain committed to empowering these founders with the capital, mentorship, and network needed to help accelerate their growth.”

A spokesperson for Sanabil Investments added, “This cohort demonstrates the strength and relevance of the region’s next generation of founders, particularly those building solutions in sectors that matter most to long-term economic resilience and growth. Through the Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global, we remain committed to backing ambitious entrepreneurs with access, insight, and institutional support as they scale solutions with regional and global potential.”

The Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global, Batch 11 companies are:

  • Carevision – An AI platform that transforms any smartphone camera into a 60-second cardiometabolic risk scanner.
  • Emtethal – A computer Vision and IoT technology helping hospitality operators detect and prevent food safety and operation violations in real-time.
  • IBEA – Solves late B2B payments by turning them into revenue for buyers while giving suppliers early, debt-free access to capital.
  • Kami – An AI-powered tools platform empowering Gen-Z content creators to monetize their work from day one by transforming short fictional stories into immersive, multi-format experiences.
  • Melon Digital – An Insurtech app providing personalized coverage, transparent pricing, and AI-powered claims processing through mobile phones.
  • Raid AI – Instantly detects deepfakes across channels, helping businesses prevent losses from identity theft and fraud.
  • TPP – A media intelligence company that creates and scales Arabic content, helping brands make data-driven marketing investments.
  • Xsquare – Helping businesses connect their financial operations in one unified view, saving them time from navigating disconnected tools to make sense of their money.

With Batch 11 concluding in July, applications for the next cohort are open. Startups from across the MENA region are invited to join the strong and growing community of ambitious founders shaping the future of innovation in the region. Apply here.

 

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