Marking another milestone towards shaping the future of urban mobility in the UAE, Dubai Taxi Company (DTC), together with its strategic partner Bolt, has entered into a strategic alliance with National Taxi LLC to enhance the ride-hailing experience for residents and visitors across Dubai.

The partnership was formalised through the signing of an agreement between Mansoor Rahma Alfalasi, CEO of Dubai Taxi Company, and Toufic Mitri, Managing Director of National Taxi LLC, marking a significant milestone in Dubai’s journey toward smarter, more accessible, and customer-centric transport solutions.

Under the agreement, 1,823 National Taxi vehicles will be seamlessly integrated into the Bolt platform, significantly expanding fleet capacity and service coverage. The integration will increase availability, reduce waiting times, and enhance overall operational efficiency, delivering faster ETAs and a more reliable customer experience, particularly during peak periods. The expanded fleet also supports higher driver earnings through increased trip volumes, while reinforcing Bolt’s position as a trusted and growing e-hailing platform in Dubai.

Mansoor Rahma Alfalasi, CEO of Dubai Taxi Company, said: “At DTC, we are committed to building strategic partnerships that enhance customer experience while strengthening Dubai’s mobility ecosystem. Through this collaboration, and with the addition of National taxis to our existing fleet of over 10,000 taxis on the Bolt platform, we are expanding access to taxis and embedding them more deeply into the digital ride-hailing experience. This integration brings us closer to reaching 80 percent target set by Dubai Government of converting street hailing trips to e-hailing.”

“The growing demand for taxi services in Dubai is being driven by rapid digital transformation, sustained urbanisation, strong tourism growth, and ongoing fleet modernisation, key pillars of a thriving city’s economy. By aligning our services with these drivers, we are building a resilient, future-ready mobility network that supports economic growth, improves driver opportunities, and delivers seamless journeys for residents and visitors alike.”, he added.

“We are glad to have our fleet of 1823 taxis on one of the UAE’s leading e-hailing platforms, Bolt. This partnership represents a significant step forward in optimising fleet utilisation and enhancing operational efficiency. With the smart technology and real-time demand matching capabilities of the Bolt platform, we are able to reduce idle time, improve driver productivity, and deliver faster, more reliable service to customers. Beyond efficiency, this collaboration enables us to elevate service quality while supporting more sustainable mobility through better route optimisation and reduced unnecessary mileage.”, said Toufic Mitri, Managing Director of National Taxi LLC.

Elevix, a new digital Capability Centre designed to streamline startup execution across the GCC, officially launched in Dubai this week, bringing together investors, advisory board members, ecosystem leaders, and strategic partners from across the region.

Built to solve one of the most persistent challenges in the GCC startup landscape — fragmented access to reliable execution support — Elevix introduces a subscription-based digital ecosystem that enables founders to move seamlessly from incorporation to scale. Through one unified platform, startups can access vetted partners across finance, compliance, legal, HR, technology, AI, marketing, and revenue acceleration.

With over 50,000 startups currently operating across the GCC, founders often face delays, inefficiencies, and costly missteps due to disconnected service networks. Elevix addresses this execution gap by centralising mission-critical capabilities into one structured, trusted, and startup-friendly platform.

A Platform Built by Ecosystem Builders

Founded by Deepak Ahuja and Anishkaa Gehani, Elevix is born from years of hands-on engagement with regional founders and investors.

“Elevix was built from a clear and recurring founder pain point — access to the right support at the right time,” said Deepak Ahuja, Co-Founder of Elevix. “Too many startups lose momentum navigating fragmented systems. We are building structured execution infrastructure for the region — a bridge between ambition and delivery. Our mission is simple: help founders scale smarter, faster, and with confidence.”

Co-Founder Anishkaa Gehani added: “Early-stage startups struggle not because of lack of vision, but because of lack of coordinated execution support. Elevix brings together vetted service providers, strategic advisory, and market enablement into one digital ecosystem tailored specifically for the MENA startup environment. We are addressing the gap between advice and actual operational delivery.”

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Elevix has been developed with strategic backing and ecosystem insight from iAccel GBI, one of MENA’s leading go-to-market accelerators for technology startups.

“Founders in the GCC often lose valuable time navigating silos,” said Divya Batija, Chief Business Officer at iAccel GBI. “Elevix simplifies that journey by integrating revenue enablement, strategic mentorship, and market access into a single digital framework. It allows startups to focus on building, while the ecosystem works around them.”

Ecosystem Validation

Ashish Panjabi, former President of TiE Dubai and early advisor to Elevix, commented: “Execution infrastructure is the missing layer in many emerging startup markets. By consolidating trusted partners and advisors into one digital capability centre, Elevix is helping mature the GCC’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. This is a meaningful step toward building sustainable startup growth in the region.”

The launch event saw participation from representatives of Dubai SME, NVIDIA, Higher College of Technology,  iAccel portfolio founders, mentors and investors, Senior leaders from our Elevix partners including 10xGlobal, Kreston Menon, MSBC Group, UHY James, HUB27, AlphaHealth, Qanooni, TechInspira, xSquare, and Yardstick Marketing.

Supporting Dubai’s D33 Economic Vision

Aligned with Dubai’s Economic Agenda (D33) — which aims to double the emirate’s economy by 2033 through innovation and entrepreneurship — Elevix positions itself as a practical enabler of the region’s startup ambitions.

Operational since November 2025, Elevix offers startup-friendly subscription pricing designed to reduce overhead while increasing access to high-quality, vetted support networks.

As the GCC enters its next phase of startup maturity, Elevix aims to become the digital backbone that connects founders to the capabilities required to move from idea to scale — efficiently, affordably, and strategically.

Nemetschek Arabia, part of the Nemetschek Group, one of the world’s leading software providers for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AEC/O) industry, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Facility Management Association (SFMA) to support the advancement of the facilities management sector in the Kingdom through innovation, knowledge exchange and workforce development.

The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by enhancing industry standards, accelerating digital transformation and building national capabilities within the facilities management ecosystem. Under the MoU, both parties will collaborate closely to exchange expertise and best practices, develop competencies and introduce advanced, technology-driven approaches to facilities management.

Key areas of cooperation include the organization of joint workshops, seminars and training programs, participation in industry exhibitions and events, and collaboration on research and development initiatives aimed at introducing innovative solutions for the FM sector. The partnership will also explore the execution of pilot projects across the public and private sectors, with a focus on smart facilities management, digital twins and data-driven operations.

In addition, Nemetschek Arabia and SFMA will work together to support sustainability initiatives, provide access to educational materials, offer technical and professional consultancy, and contribute to the development of national talent through targeted training and capacity-building programs.

Speaking on the collaboration, Yves Padrines, Chief Executive Officer of the Nemetschek Group, noted that facilities management is a critical pillar in maximizing the long-term value, sustainability and performance of the built environment. “As Saudi Arabia advances its Vision 2030 ambitions, digitalization across the full asset lifecycle, from design and construction to operations, has never been more important. Our collaboration with the Saudi Facility Management Association reflects Nemetschek’s commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s transformation by enabling smarter, data-driven facilities through open, interoperable technologies and strong industry partnerships.”

Muayad Simbawa, Managing Director of Nemetschek Arabia, added that facilities management is entering an era defined by digitalization, sustainability and intelligent operations. “This strategic collaboration with the Saudi Facility Management Association reflects our shared belief that technology, skills and collaboration are essential to unlocking the full potential of the FM sector. By combining Nemetschek’s expertise in digital twins and lifecycle solutions with SFMA’s industry leadership, we aim to support smarter assets, stronger capabilities and a more resilient facilities management ecosystem aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.”

Eng. Ayed bin Awad Al-Qahtani, Chairman of the Board of the Saudi Facility Management Association, said: “Our mission at SFMA is to set the gold standard for facility management in the Kingdom. By partnering with a global technology leader like Nemetschek, we are ensuring that our professionals have access to the most advanced tools and international expertise available. This collaboration will catalyze innovation, drive research, and, most importantly, equip our national talent with the competencies required to manage the Kingdom’s mega-projects with precision and excellence.”

The MoU underscores both organizations’ commitment to advancing the facilities management profession in Saudi Arabia and supporting the Kingdom’s transformation agenda through innovation, knowledge sharing and long-term ecosystem development.