Las Vegas / AFP Hyperloop One startup, intent on zipping people along at near-supersonic speeds in pressurized tubes, announced that the French national rail company had joined its growing list of backers. Hyperloop One said that it raised US$80 million in fresh funding from an array of investors, including GE Ventures and France’s SNCF. “The overwhelming response we’ve had …

  Our Correspondent/ Emirates Business Fetchr is a technology solution that makes shipping as delightful as shopping. It helps local merchants and global brands build, launch and grow profitable e-commerce and online businesses. “Consumers use their phones to shop for just about everything. With our app, you can now use your phone to ship anything, anywhere. We aim to change …

  Our Correspondent / EMIRATES BUSINESS Gemini Property Developers (GDP), an India-based company is a well renowned name in the UAE and Middle East real estate market. GDP’s most recent project, Gemini Splendor, is the first of a series of high-profile, luxury residential projects, the company plans to build in the GCC in the coming years. “This milestone project marks …