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Oman Launches Space Accelerators Programme to Boost Local Startups
Saudi's Jahez Acquires Majority Stake in Qatari Delivery App Snoonu for $245 Million
SAB Invest Plans SAR 1 Billion Raise to Fuel Saudi SME Growth
Egypt's Nawy Acquires Majority Stake in UAE's SmartCrowd to Expand into GCC
Saudi Arabia's Neo Space Group Acquires UP42 Platform from Airbus
Saudi Arabia's E3.Ventures Launches AI Launchpad Accelerator for Tech Founders
Egypt's Valu Receives Initial Approval to Launch BNPL Services in Jordan
Saudi's Tourism Development Fund Launches Three Programs to Boost Startups
Moroccan Founder Secures $4.2M Seed Round for AI Search Startup Following Y Combinator
Bahrain's Investcorp Launches New Tech Fund to Target Italian Growth-Stage Companies
Careem Leverages AI to Streamline Grocery Shopping with New 'List-to-Cart' Feature
ADQ and ADIO Launch Program to Boost AI Innovation in Abu Dhabi
Dubai's State Entities Explore Cryptocurrency Payments
AWS Launches AI Agent Marketplace, Tapping Anthropic as Anchor Partner
Google Pay Launches in Oman and Lebanon,
UAE's Xpanceo Secures up to $250M to Develop Graphene Smart Contact Lenses
MENA's BlueFive Capital Closes Founding Round, Boosting Assets to $120M
Bahrain's Mumtalakat and Tamkeen Announce Procural and Parcel as 'Startup of the Year' Winners
Iraq's 1001 Partners with Wide Net to Significantly Expand Premium Arabic Content Offering
Bahrain Attracts Indian Fintech Giant Pay10 with New Payment Service Provider License
Morocco Launches New AI & Digital Engineering Graduate School to Boost Tech Talent
Egypt's Cybersecurity Academy Opens Applications to Train 5,000 Youth and Students
Saudi Healthtech Biosapien Extends Pre-Series A Round to $8 Million with Globivest Investment
UAE PropTech Huspy Secures $59 Million Series B for European and Saudi Expansion
UAE AI Analytics Firm icogz Secures $1.4M Pre-Seed for Aryabot Platform
Saudi's stc, Through Tali Ventures, Invests in Debt Platform Termez Capital
Stride Ventures Launches New Abu Dhabi Fund to Target GCC Startups with Venture Debt
Rekaz Secures $5M Seed Round to Fuel Digital Transformation for MENA Service Businesses
UAE’s G42 Launches World’s First Generative AI Cycling Helmet
Abu Dhabi to Host New Digital Bank in Partnership Between Al Fardan Ventures and BipTap
UAE Government Commits to AI Integration with New 3-Year Federal Planning Cycle
Oman's ROP Boosts Road Safety with Smart Tech and Data Analytics
UAE Receives $34B in Crypto Inflows
GCC's $500 Billion Family Office Market Attracts Global WealthTech Firms
Oman Launches Third Future Entrepreneurs Camp for 92 Students in Al Buraimi
Egypt's Tahoun Legal Consulting Launches Tahoun Smart Digital Legal Platform
Jordan's Najahnna Program Awards Grants to 20 Startups from National Hackathon
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Algeria's Sylabs Offers 10 Free Mentorship Sessions to Mark 10th Anniversary
Egypt's Beltone Financial Launches Robin to Drive AI and Data Solutions in MENA
Apply Now: Qatar's QSTP and Shell Launch Global AI Hackathon with $100,000 Prize Pool
Saudi Arabia's Monsha'at Launches Cooperatives Week in Jeddah
UAE Finance Leaders Join BRICS Meeting in Brazil, Discuss Global Economic Future
Sharjah's Free Zones Honoured for Excellence in Attracting Investment and Supporting Businesses
Egyptian Fintechs ContactNow and Kashier Partner to Offer BNPL Solutions
UAE-Based Logistics Startup TruKKer Secures $15M Credit Facility from Ruya Partners
Dubai DIFC Launches Dedicated PropTech Hub to Accelerate Sector Innovation
Ramallah's Inclusive & Creative City Challenge Opens Applications for Innovators
Nominations Open for Gulf Business Awards 2025 Celebrating MENA's Top Leaders in Dubai
MENA's First Digital Bond Set to Launch via ADX, FAB, and HSBC Collaboration
Bahrain Pioneers GCC's First Youth Consumer Protection Programme
Abu Dhabi's Inception Launches Its First Major Commercial AI Model
KSU and KAIST Forge Major AI and Computing Research Partnership
Qatar Museums Unveils AI Art Tours, Pioneering Tech-Enhanced Cultural Experiences in MENA
CFA Society Bahrain Celebrates Graduation of 5th Qodwa Mentorship Cohort
Abu Dhabi's SME Champions Program Facilitates AED 672 Million in Deals in 2024
Bahrain's Central Bank Unveils Regulatory Framework for Stablecoin Issuance
Saudi Arabia and Morocco Explore Joint Investment Fund for Strategic Bilateral Projects
Alibaba Cloud Commits Over $60 Million to Fuel Global AI Innovation
Google Unveils Veo3, a Powerful New AI Model for High-Quality Video Generation
Morocco Launches Major Push to Boost Local Gaming Industry with $26M Investment
Qatar and UAE Launch Sovereign AI Cloud Initiatives to Power Regional Innovation and Data Security
Iraq's Instabank Secures $15M Round Led by Eqi.iq
Qatar's QIA Makes Strategic Investment in Canadian Heart Treatment Innovator Kardium
UAE's Tungsten Custody Acquired by Zodia Custody in Strategic Digital Asset Deal
Saudi Fintech HyperPay Wins Three Prestigious International Awards
Saudi Arabia's Samai Platform Hits Milestone By Training Over 330,000 in AI and Data
UAE Tech Leader G42 Makes History on TIME's Most Influential Companies List
Perplexity Launches a $200 Monthly Subscription Plan
Saudi Delivery Startup Ninja Achieves Unicorn Status with Massive Funding Round
Saudi's PetroApp Lands $50M Series B to Scale Fleet Management Across MENA
UAE Web3 Startup Byzanlink Secures $1 Million to Boost Regional Adoption
Saudi Career Guidance Platform Flawless Secures $1.5M Pre-Seed Funding
Egypt's FRA Boosts Non-Banking Finance with New Licenses
Egypt's Valify Secures Landmark FRA Approval for Digital Contracts and Registries
Dubai Future Foundation Celebrates 90 Graduates from Inaugural Knowledge Society Program
Mawarid Finance and AFS Launch Enablement Hub in UAE
Yango Launches Its Enhanced Commuting Experience in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah
e& Egypt Partners with UAE's Fujairah Creative City to Empower Egyptian Entrepreneurs
Oman Launches Hadatha Cybersecurity Centre to Fuel Startup Innovation
Egypt's MSMEDA Allocates EGP 400M to Tasaheel for Micro-Enterprise Financing
Bahrain's Women in Tech Accelerator Selects 10 Female-Led Startups for 6th Cohort
Amazon Hits 1 Million Robot Milestone & Unveils New Generative AI Model
Threads Unveils Independent Direct Messages
WhatsApp Business Rolls Out Voice Calling and AI Tools
xAI Secures Massive $10 Billion in Debt and Equity Round
Core Istanbul Calls for Experts to Join New Startup Hubs in Damascus and Aleppo
Saudi's KBW Ventures Joins $60M Round for US AI Risk Assessment Firm Clearspeed
Syria's Sanad Youth Foundation Launches PUSH+ Program to Support Damascus Startups
Morocco Approves $5 Billion Investment Boost Across Key Sectors
Bahrain Ministry Launches Youth on the GO Initiative to Bolster Skills and Future Readiness
Bahrain's Tamkeen Launches Program to Train 50,000 Citizens in AI by 2030
Egypt's Central Bank Offers EGP 75 Billion in Debt Instruments
UAE in Focus as TikTok Launches Digital Safety Academy for Families
Jordan's Orange Launches Fiber Academy to Develop Local Tech Talent
Dubai Future Foundation and WEF Unveil Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2025
UAE's Amazon.ae Launches Amazon Bazaar for Affordable and Pre-Owned Goods
Egypt Launches $200 Million Kom Ombo Solar Complex to Boost Renewable Energy
Qatar Launches Self-Driving Electric Taxi Trials in Push for Smart Mobility
UAE and China Launch Digital Service Hub in Dubai Targeting $400 Billion in Trade
UAE's Zayed University to Integrate Artificial Intelligence Across All Colleges
UAE's MBZUAI Unveils GRACE AI Framework for Smarter and More Adaptable Robots
UAE's Aqua 1 Foundation Buys $100 Million in Tokens from Trump-Linked Crypto Project
Sharjah to Fast-Tracks Business Setup With New One-Day Instant License
Egypt Introduces VAT Amendments to Broaden Tax Base
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Egypt's Agri-Fintech AgriCash Secures Pre-Seed Funding to Boost Financial Inclusion for Farmers
Orange Jordan Champions Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in ICT Sector
Deepseek Faces Potential App Store Ban in Germany Over Patent Dispute
Tunisian Engineers Make History with First-Ever Entry into 'The Battle of Robot' Global Competition
G42's Supercharge AI Summit Draws Global Leaders Sam Altman and Brad Smith to Abu Dhabi
Oman Launches Digital Platform for Property Title Deeds
Saudi Agri-Tech Accelerator Sunbulah Launches Second Cohort Linking Riyadh and Paris
OECD and Egypt Launch Major Report to Boost SME and Entrepreneurship Policies
Saudi's Impact46 Joins $5M Seed Round for Web3 Gaming Startup Spekter Games
UAE AI and Web3 Platform idea-L Secures $1 Million Pre-Seed Funding
MENA's Global Ventures Leads €7.5M Seed Round for European Sovereign Cloud Startup PoliCloud
UAE and Saudi Innovators Among Finalists for Global AI World Series Awards in Dubai
UAE's Space42 Launches New Thuraya Hotspot to Boost Remote Connectivity in MENA
Riyadh's Esports World Cup Eyes Half a Billion Viewers in 2025
Codebase Technologies and Fuze Partner to Accelerate Digital Remittances in MENA
Abu Dhabi Completes First Autonomous Drone Delivery Pilot
Elon Musk's Starlink Seeks Official License to Operate in Lebanon
Egypt's MNT-Halan Subsidiary Tasaheel Closes Landmark EGP 4.7B SME-Backed Bond Issuance
Tamkeen and Zoho Partner to Drive Digital Transformation for Bahraini SMEs
Palestine's Orange Corners Program Opens Applications for Pre-Accelerator Cycle 8
Syria Sees Significant Rise in New Company Registrations in Early 2025
QIB Launches Qatar's First 'Figital' Banking Experience for Kids and Teens
Oman's OQX Celebrates Graduation of First Accelerator Cohort, Signs Key Deal with ITHCA
Iraq's Central Bank Launches Major Program to Boost Youth Entrepreneurship
Saudi PropTech Ejari Secures New Funding to Expand Rent Now, Pay Later Service
Qatar's QIA Launches $275M Fund to Boost Stock Market Liquidity
Saudi Ministry of Health Partners with Biolabs to Launch Biotech Accelerator
Raya Launches Final Round of FutureTECH Accelerator in Partnership GIZ
Orange Jordan Announces Winners of 2025 Inspiring Change Award Empowering Women in Tech
Altery MENA Secures Prestigious DFSA License in Dubai DIFC
True Gamers Accelerates MENA Expansion, Opening Four Gaming & Esports Hubs in Saudi Arabia
Google Unveils Gemini CLI, an Open Source AI Tool for Terminals
UAE's National MS Society Opens Applications for AED 1.5M Research Grants
Meta is adding AI-powered summaries to WhatsApp
Syria Launches National Alliance to Unify Startup Incubators and Accelerators
World Bank Approves Over $1 Billion for Key Projects in Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq
Syria's Launch Up 2025 Program Opens Applications for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in Homs
UN ESCWA Launches 2025 Investment Readiness Programme for MENA Startups
Core Istanbul Launches E-Commerce Program for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Egypt's Fintech Giant Valu Makes Landmark Debut on the Egyptian Exchange
Abu Dhabi's HeroGo Wins AED 300,000 Prize at MAJRA Sustainable Impact Challenge
Egypt's Co-Living Platform Roomz.rent Secures Pre-Seed Funding Led by Qora71
Sharjah's Sheraa Celebrates New Cohort of Graduates at 'Final Showcase Day'
Iraq's Banking Ready Program Opens Applications for Aspiring Bankers
UAE Loyalty Tech Firm Related Secures SAR 30 Million from Equivator for Saudi and European Expansion
Nowlun Secures Additional $600k to Close $2.3 Million Seed Round
Stryde Acquires Qora71 to Form Stryde71, Boosting MENA Founder Access to Global VC
STV Invests in Morni Through New NICE Fund
Egypt's Central Bank Issues Key Regulations for Payment System Operators and Service Providers
Aria Ventures Launches $1M Deep Tech Investment Arm to Fuel Egyptian Innovation
Beltone Leasing Secures $20M Loan to Boost Egyptian MSMEs and Green Projects
Presight and Hub71 Launch AI Accelerator for 10 MENA Startups
Ruya and Ignyte Partner to Offer Integrated Support for UAE Startups
Arab Open University and GBM Forge Cybersecurity Alliance
Noon Launches Comprehensive Summer Support Program for Delivery Riders Across MENA
Zoho Launches AI-Powered Zia Hubs to Unlock Unstructured Data for MENA Businesses
Jordan Launches MENA's First Green Chemistry Accelerator, ChemStarter
Basatne MENA and Likewize Unveil Middle East's First Smartphone Subscription Program
Qatar's CRA Launches National Drive to Boost Digital Literacy and Cybersecurity Skills
Lucid Motors Targets MENA Market with Mass-Produced Mid-Size SUV from Saudi Facility
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Abu Dhabi Launches Binaa, the Region's First AI-Powered Platform for Building Permits
G42 Partners with Liquid AI to Advance Edge AI Capabilities in the Region
Oracle to Open R&D Center in Casablanca, Boosting Morocco's Tech Talent Pool
Meta Partners with UAE Digital Wellbeing Council for Safer Instagram Experience for Teens
Saudi's Tasheel Partners with Egypt's NowPay to Launch 'Now Access' Wage Processing Venture
Saudi-Egyptian Startup Darwinz AI Secures $325,000 Seed Round for AI Copilot Platform
Iraq's First VC Studio Nawat Launched by Netaj to Build High-Potential Startups
Algerian HR Tech Startup Talenteo Secures Funding Round Backed by 216 Capital
Egypt's Valu Secures Direct Investment from Amazon Ahead of IPO
Saudi's Al Sulaiman Group Acquires Taajer Finance to Enter Financial Services Sector
Egypt's MSMEDA Partners with Flind for EGP 200M Digital SME Financing Boost
UAE's MBRif Accelerator Cohort 9 Showcases Innovation at Demo Day
Qatar FinTech Hackathon 2025 Announces Winners
X Set to Transform into a Financial Hub with Planned Investment & Trading Features
Saudi Arabia's NTDP Fuels Edge AI with USD 2M Grant to US-Based Kneron
Egyptian Proptech Nawy Secures $23 Million in Debt Financing to Scale Operations
Dubai-Based Yazles Sells MENA Business to Napptix in Strategic Gaming AdTech Deal
UAE's Saturnx Secures $3M Seed Round Led by White Star Capital to Boost Stablecoin Payments
Endeavor Catalyst Targets $300M Fund VI with Strong Focus on MENA Startups
Saudi Tech Giant MIS Exits Early Anthropic Stake
Saudi's EDGNEX by NEOM Announces $2.3 Billion Investment for Jakarta Data Center
UAE Reaches New Orbit with First Locally Developed Satellite Propulsion System
Swypex Launches Egypt's First Approval-Based Corporate Card to Accelerate Cashless Business Payments
Saudi Arabia's Madinah-Tech Launches to Accelerate Urban Tech Startups
Egypt-Based Arrw Launches as First Licensed Local Ride-Hailing App in Alexandria
Jordan Secures €35 Million German Grant to Boost Employment Through Entrepreneurship
Saudi Arabia's PIF Launches New Company to Develop and Operate Riyadh Expo 2030
WhatsApp Supercharges Business App with New Tools for MENA Startups
Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global Welcomes Batch 9 in Riyadh, Boosting MENA Startup Ecosystem
Saudi Capital Riyadh Leaps 60 Spots to Join Top 25 Global Startup Ecosystems
Museum of the Future Unveils 2025 Future Heroes Summer Camp to Nurture Young Innovators
Qatari Ibtechar and AI Crafters Partner to Ignite AI Transformation in Qatar
Careem Suspends Pakistan Operations Amidst Economic Headwinds
Algeria Launches 40 New Digital Specialties to Accelerate Tech Skills
Algeria Unveils Sovereign Cybersecurity Strategy to Safeguard Digital Infrastructure
Qatar Leads MENA in Digital Skills Growth, Fueled by 194% Surge in Generative AI Learning
Algeria Launches National Digital Platform to Enhance Blood Donation Management
UAE and Qatar Sovereign Funds Invest in $15B US Vehicle Intelligence Firm Applied Intuition
Egypt’s Octane Raises $5.2 Million to Digitise Fleet Payments Across MENA
Egypt's DisrupTech Ventures Backs Nigerian Agri-Fintech Winich Farms in First Pan-African Push
SpacePoint Partners with Advanced Rocket Technologies to Boost MENA Space Education
Syria's Idlib Launches First Economic Free Zone to Spur Post-Liberation Recovery
MEVP Leads $2M Seed Round in Saudi WealthTech Xfolio to Tackle Portfolio Complexity
OnDemand and 42 Abu Dhabi Launch AI Agent Building Challenge for UAE Talent
Saudi's NAMA Ventures Backs AI Financial Research Platform Finbar in £250k Pre-Seed Round
Jordan's Green Growth Accelerator Opens Applications for SMEs in Aqaba
Libya's BINA Incubator Signs Key Partnership with Tripoli Municipality to Boost Entrepreneurship
Egyptian EdTech iSchool Acquires SEEDS to Boost AI Education in Saudi Arabia
UAE Proptech Startup Prop-AI Secures $1.5 Million Pre-Seed Round Led by Plus VC
UAE Fintech Octa Secures $20 Million Credit Facility from Sukna Fund for Regional Expansion
Stake Partners with Pay-to-Card to Enable Credit Card Property Investments in UAE
Cristiano Ronaldo Joins Saudi Esports Push with $60M+ World Cup Ambassadorship
EU and Egypt Partner on $5.8B Green Investment Platform
Fawry's ESOP Shares See Significant Trading Volume on EGX
Trango Tech Launches WareGo, an AI-Driven Cloud Warehouse Management Platform for the GCC
NayaOne Launches KSA's First Fully Saudi-Hosted Fintech Sandbox Platform
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UAE's AngelSpark Invests in French Tax-Refund Platform Inovat to Tap into Global Travel Tech Market
UAE HealthTech SANTECHTURE Secures Majority Investment from CorroHealth for MENA Expansion
Syria Launches National Competition to Design Official 'Made in Syria' Logo
SYNC Berlin Event Unites Syrian Diaspora and Tech Giants to Forge Path for Syria's Recovery
Money20/20 Middle East Opens Startup Applications for Riyadh Debut
Alexandria Library Launches New Scientific Creativity Award with EGP 100K Prize
Orange Corners Egypt Celebrates 100th Startup Graduation in Delta Region
DEWA Launches AI Legislation Agent to Streamline Compliance in Dubai
Call for Applications: Slush'D Djerba to Select 15 Tunisian Startups
UAE Fintechs Aura Finance and Wafeq Partner to Offer Instant Invoice Financing for SMEs
Study: 25,000 Emirati Businesswomen Drive AED 60 Billion in Investments
Morocco Tapped for Massive 500MW AI Compute Project by Global Consortium
UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco Lead Strong Arab Presence at VivaTech 2025
Saudi Fintech tiqmo Partners with MoneyGram to Launch Global Remittance Service
Dubai's Hoko Agency Acquires Metaverse Firm Everdome for New Creative AI Venture
UAE's AI Giant G42 Opens European Headquarters in London
Berytech Opens Applications for Clyntech Accelerator to Boost Lebanese Startups
Stake Launches SAR 50M Real Estate Fund to Tap Saudi Market
Saudi Construction Tech App Meeda Closes Seed Funding Round from Angel Investors
Lottery.com to Acquire 90% of Dubai's Nook Holdings for $2.5M to Launch Global Sports.com Hubs
UAE-Based Qanooni Secures $2M to Advance AI in Legal Sector
Doha Tech Angels Joins $3.6M Round for European HR Tech Platform Nova
Super Capital Launches MENA Investment Club Targeting KSA & UAE Investors
Saudi Arabia Launches Digital Hajj Certificates via Nusuk App
Nvidia's Advanced Chips Enable German Startup DeepL to Translate Internet in 18 Days
Qatar Breaks Ground on World's Largest 3D-Printed School
GEMS Launches Global AI Hub in Dubai to Accelerate Education Innovation
Fuze and Mamun Partner to Boost Sharia-Compliant Trade Finance in MENA
Khalifa Fund Launches 8th Venturist Summer Camp for Young Emirati Entrepreneurs
Startup Unveils Revolutionary Bio-Computer Powered by Human Brain Cells
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Qatar's Shipbee Secures $235K Pre-Seed Led by GrowthX to Streamline Logistics
Stride Ventures Sets Sights on GCC Expansion with Strong Saudi Arabia Focus
UAE's eVoost, Founded by Ex-Ferrari F1 Engineer, Secures Seed Funding for Global Expansion
Tunisian AI-Powered Startup, Thunder Code, Secures $9 Million Seed Round
Hub71's XBTO Secures Full ADGM Licence to Power MENA Virtual Asset Expansion
UAE's EightClouds Raises $20M to Accelerate Digital Transformation and AI Push
Orange Jordan Partners on Lab of Tomorrow for Disability Tech
UAE Passes Landmark Federal Law to Tackle Emissions
Sheraa's Startup Dojo+ Program Returns to Boost Early-Stage Founders in the UAE
Technopark and Plug and Play Join Forces to Boost Moroccan Startups Globally
Move the Needle Consultancy Invests in Best Kept Shared to Boost Middle East Expansion
Abdul Latif Jameel and Joby Aviation Ink $1 Billion Deal for Flying Taxis in Saudi Arabia
Algeria Crowned MENA Champion for Entrepreneurial Policies by OECD
WRO Syria 2025 Robotics Championship Opens Registration for Students Nationwide
Morocco Launches Bold 2035 Strategy for Green Transformation, Opening Doors for MENA Innovation
Scale Up Syria 2025 Kicks Off with 58 Startups in Damascus Bootcamp
Iraq Launches National QR Platform to Fight Counterfeit Goods
Medina Calls on Startups to Tackle Urban Challenges Through Innovation Program
Intella Secures 2nd Place at Tawuniya's InsurAI Challenge with MENA-Focused AI Solution
500 Global Launches Seed Bootcamp in Egypt to Fuel Early-Stage Startups
Arab Fund Backs Shorooq Partners' Nahda Fund II to Boost MENA SME Credit Access
Twitch Boosts MENA Engagement with Full Arabic Language Support and New Features
Lumofy Takes Top Honors at Deloitte's KSA Technology Fast 50 Awards
Applications Open for Bahrain's RAISE Program Cohort 9
Bahrain Ministry & Hope Ventures Partner for National Innovation Centre
Orange Corners Ignites Youth Innovation in Morocco's Beni Mellal-Khenifra Region
Sheraa Launches Inaugural Deal Dock Connecting 25 Startups with Leading MENA Investors
Egypt Launches New VC Reporting Standard with World Bank Support
Google Quietly Releases App for Running AI Models Locally
Khwarizmi Ventures Targets $120 Million for New MENA Fund
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Saudi Startup Taawni Secures $1.6 Million to Revolutionize Insurance Sector
Six Arab Nations Feature in World's Top Startup Ecosystems: GEM 2024/2025 Report Highlights
MENA Digital Payment Landscape Strengthened as Paymob and Bit68 Partner
Hugging Face Unveils Two Humanoid Robots
Meta AI Surpasses 1 Billion Monthly Active Users
Standard Chartered, AUC, and Village Capital Launch Women-Focused Tech Accelerator in Egypt
$15 Million Invest in Syria Fund Launched to Drive Development and Navigate Sanctions
Autonomous Driving Accelerates in KSA: WeRide Teams Up with Aramco
Hedera Africa Hackathon Offers $1M Prize Pool to Fuel Web3 Innovation Across the Continent
Bahrain's Bayader Secures SAR 1.1M from Tenmou to Scale Agri-Tech Platform
Saudi B2B E-commerce Toolmart Secures $1.5M Seed to Fuel Regional Expansion
IBM Targets Training 100,000 Egyptians in AI and Tech Skills
Emirates NBD Launches FinTech Talent Incubator in Abu Dhabi
PayTabs Unveils AI-Powered Payment Platform to Enhance Saudi Arabian E-commerce
OpenAI Eyes UAE Data Centre and Regional Hub with G42 Partnership
Eureka GCC's 4th Edition Unveils Top 30 Semi-Finalists Ready to Innovate
Tech Universal Ventures Expands MENA and European Footprint with Dual Acquisitions
COREangels MEA Launches $10 Million Fund to Back SDG-Focused Tech Startups
Saudi Scientists Achieve Quantum Security Breakthrough, Setting New Global Record
Egypt Launches ‘Memory of the City’ Mobile App to Explore Cairo Treasures
Iraqi Startup Wayl Secures $150,000 Pre-Seed Funding Led by EQIQ Ventures
Syria's Stock Market Set to Reopen After Decade-Long Closure
AI Robot Assistants Land in Dubai Malls: Here's What Founders Need to Know
Egyptian Payments Tech Firm MDP Secures Strategic Investment Led by Lorax Capital Partners
UAE's Vault Wealth Secures Investment Led by Peak XV Partners, Launches Wealth Management Platform
UAE Becomes First in MENA to License 'Finfluencers'
PTS Holdings Launches $10 Million Fund to Fuel MENA Startup Growth
UAE Future 50 Initiative Launched to Support Emirati Startups in Future-Focused Sectors
Digital Innovation Center 'Digit' Opens in Damascus to Boost Syrian Startups
dubizzle Teams Up with Paymob to Streamline Payments on Classifieds Platform
Egyptian Startup Bloomspoon Secures $217K for Innovative Plantable Cutlery Initiative
Stitch Raises $10 Million Series A to Fuel Payments Expansion in Africa and the Middle East
Egyptian Startup Cloudilic Unveils Dragify: No-Code AI Automation for MENA Businesses
Hub71 Partners with Yas Investments to Launch Climate Tech Acceleration Series in Abu Dhabi
Egypt Rolls Out Ambitious 10-Year Investment Map with Over 1,000 Opportunities
Oman Launches Ishraq Fund to Boost Sharia-Compliant Tech and Growth Investments
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Qatar-Backed AI Unicorn Builder.ai Collapses into Bankruptcy Amidst Financial Turmoil
Egyptian FinTech Valu Secures $27 Million from Saudi Investors Ahead of EGX Listing
UAE FinTech Gainz Secures Seven-Figure Pre-Seed Funding to Tackle SME Financing Gap
Saudi Retail Tech Startup BirdEye Secures SAR 2.2 Million in Pre-Seed Funding
Bank Masr Foundation and Nile University Partner to Empower 1200 Young Entrepreneurs in Egypt
International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Investment in Africa Launches at Cairo University
Arab Academy Hosts Key Investment Meeting for MEA Angel Investors and Startups
17 Bahraini Companies to Expand into Saudi Market via Tamkeen-AstroLabs Partnership
Misr El Kheir Celebrates Graduation of Teams from Community Innovation Challenge
Green Launchpad Kicks Off in Palestine to Boost Sustainable Businesses
UAE Launches AED 1 Billion Emirates Growth Fund to Boost SMEs
Startup Founders Night by Innovation Cafe Qatar Offers Key Networking and Community Building
Alchemist Doha Announces Strategic Investment in Werover to Advance Wind Energy Innovation
Qatar's Ministry of Commerce and Industry Deploys AI Virtual Assistants for Business Services
MBZUAI Establishes Silicon Valley AI Lab, Expanding Global Reach
Abu Dhabi's EQIQ Doubles Iraq Fund to $30M to Boost Digital Economy
Qatar Levels Up: Invest Qatar Teams with Tencent's Level Infinite for Major Gaming Push
UAE Boosts MENA's AI Race with Focus on Arabic-Optimized Falcon Models
Saudi Arabia Launches New AI Incubator 'Code AI' with NTDP & InspireU by STC
Riyadh Valley Company Invests in MEVP Fund IV to Propel MENA Tech Ecosystem
CIB and Lantern Ventures Partner to Boost Egypt's SME Ecosystem
Google Launches Second AI Accelerator for MENA and Turkiye Startups
SC Ventures and DIFC Innovation Hub Partner to Launch Major MENA Venture Studio
PayLater and LuLu Hypermarket Partner to Enhance Digital Payments in Qatar
Monshaat Launches Program to Forge Startup-Corporate Partnerships in Saudi Arabia
ITIDA Boosts Startup Readiness with Enhanced 47th Start-IT Incubation Program
G42 and WWT Launch Forge42 AI Accelerator to Boost MENA Startups
Swvl Shifts Gears, Launches Luxury Travel Vertical for High-Margin Growth in MENA
IHC to Launch AI Crossroads: A New Hub for MENA's AI Ecosystem in the UAE
OpenAI Reportedly Acquires Jony Ive's LoveFrom, Hints at New 'io' Initiative
Kuwait's Circle Q-Commerce Raises $6 Million in Series A Funding for Regional Expansion
Saudi Arabia Ranks First Globally in Tech Startup Ecosystem Growth, Reports StartupBlink
Saudi's Industrial Investment Fund Co. & Lendo Launch SAR 200M Program for Industrial SMEs
Tencent Cloud Invests $150M to Establish First MENA Cloud Region in Saudi Arabia
Partment Diversifies into Short-Term Rentals with New 'Partment Stays' Offering
MENA's Vuz Secures $12M IFC Boost for Global Immersive Media Expansion
NESDA Boosts Algerian Startups with Three New Funding Programs Offering Up to $75,000
UAE Launches Global Exchange Program to Boost Startup Innovation Across Borders
Egypt Targets $40 Billion Private Investment in 2026
UAE Launches Emirates Growth Fund to Scale Up Growth-Stage SMEs
Mashreq Bank Launches API Marketplace to Accelerate Fintech Innovation in MENA
Saudi SpaceTech SarsatX Lifts Off with $2.6 Million Seed Round
Saudi E-commerce App Ziadah Secures Seed Funding
Catalyst Partners Middle East Nears Completion of First Two MENA Acquisition Deals
Egypt Launches National Tech Hub to Boost Commercial Innovation
Sylndr Drives Ahead with $15.7M Series A to Revolutionize Egypt's Used Car Market
Saudi Aramco and STC Back US NaaS Innovator Graphiant for MENA Expansion
GlobalFoundries Slump Weighs Down Mubadala's US Investment Portfolio
Wamda Capital Joins $15 Million Series A Round for MENA's Tarjama
Google Gemini Gets Major AI Upgrade: Real-Time Video, Deep Research & Spreadsheet Smarts
MENA FinTech Mozn Unveils Agentic AI Platform to Combat Financial Crime
Three Tunisian Startups Shortlisted for Qualcomm's "Make in Africa 2025" Program
UAE Launches Dedicated Accelerator for Industrial Startups Under 'Make it in the Emirates'
Qatar Unveils $1 Billion Incentive Programme to Boost Global Investment
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Egypt's Thndr Unveils New Products, Asset Management Ambition, and $15.7M Funding Round
Egypt's Fawry to Launch Three New Investment Funds, Eyes KSA, UAE, Iraq for Expansion
Sanad Alshabab Initiative Opens Applications for Community Projects in Syria
Egyptian Startup Darwinz AI Secures Investment from Flat6Labs' Riyadh Seed Program
FinTech World Cup at Dubai FinTech Summit Sees $9.25M+ Committed to Startups; APPRO Wins Top Prize
Syrian Computer Society Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Bootcamp at Homs University
Palestinian BSOs Selected for EU-Funded "Green Launchpad" by Flow Accelerator & SPARK
Qatar's US Investments Top $30 Billion, Energy Minister Confirms Golden Pass LNG Updates
EBLA Ventures Launches to Back and Empower Syrian Startups, Heralding New Economic Future
Aramco's Prosperity7 Invests $100M in US AI Infrastructure Firm TensorWave
Tunisia's Surus Automotive and ASSAD Launch "SURUS" Electric Bike for Delivery Sector
Saudi AI Enterprise HUMAIN Secures $15B Investment Pledges from AMD and Amazon
PIEC Incubatees Shine at "Mingle & Pitch" Event Hosted with Flow Accelerator
BuildPalestine Kicks Off 6-Month "Root Program" for Social Entrepreneurs
Jordan Capital Fund Makes First Investment with Significant Agri Stake
ADGM Becomes Home to 'World's First' Blockchain Network for AI Assets with Bitgrit Launch
Egypt Launches Specialized Tax Units to Boost Business Confidence and Ease Compliance
Hub71's CarbonSifr Brings AI Climate Tech to Meta HQ
Botim Officially Launches Send Now, Pay Later Feature in UAE
Trump Announces $200 Billion Deals and AI Pact During UAE Visit
Fawry Reports Strong 1Q 2024 Results, Highlighting Growth in Digital Payments
WeRide Launches Robotaxi Trials on Yas Island, Boosting Abu Dhabi's Autonomous Ambitions
Hub71 & Google for Startups Extend AI Program in Abu Dhabi Through 2025
Saudi-China Mega Deals: $37.3 Billion Pledged Across 57 Agreements
DIFC Launches Massive Sustainability Education Push for MENA Professionals
Algeria Partners with Huawei to Launch Digital Training Academies
OpenAI Launches 'Codex' AI Coding Agent Directly Within ChatGPT
Morocco's Innovation Ecosystem Grows: New Technopark Planned for Khemisset
SBWC and Sheraa Conclude Business Readiness Bootcamp Empowering MENA Women Entrepreneurs
UM6P Hackathon Tackles AI's Impact on MENA's Future of Work
Qatar Innovation Hackathon 2025 Offers QAR 25,000 Prize for Tech Innovators
Global VC Raiven Capital Joins MEVCA to Deepen MENA Ties
DIFC's FinTech Hive Concludes "The Final Pitch" Showcase, Awarding Top Startups
BitOasis Expands MENA Footprint with Central Bank License in Bahrain
NVIDIA to Supply Over 18,000 AI Chips to Saudi Arabia's Humain, Boosting Regional AI Ambitions
Google and STV Join Forces to Accelerate AI Innovation in MENA
Iraq Investment Forum 2025 Presents Over 130 Opportunities for Regional Investors
Syrian Entrepreneurs Look to New Horizons as US Sanctions Lifted in 2025
UAE Boosts Cybersecurity and Innovation in Al Ain with New Centre Launch
Flat6Labs Backs Saudi AI Platform RVIN to Enhance E-commerce Customer Experience
Oman's Idhkaa Invests in US Semiconductor Firm Lumotive to Boost Local Tech Hub Ambitions
AMD and Saudi's HUMAIN Forge $10B Alliance to Build Global AI Infrastructure
Classy Games Studios Secures Investment from Merak Capital & Exel by Merak for "Silly Suspects" Game
UAE's Ventura Capital Joins Funding Round for Portuguese Defence Tech Unicorn TEKEVER
UAE's Galaxy Racer Secures $20M Investment from Shukhrat Ibragimov Amid Challenges
Coinbase to Acquire UAE's Deribit in $2.9 Billion Deal to Expand Crypto Derivatives Presence
WakeCap Secures $28M Series A to Scale AI-Driven Construction Management Globally
AWS and Humain Launch $5 Billion Generative AI Hub in Saudi Arabia
Oracle commits $14 billion to Saudi Arabia's tech future
Saudi Arabia Teams Up with Nvidia for Gigantic 500MW AI Factory Push
Starlink Gets Green Light: Saudi Arabia Approves Satellite Internet Service
Uber Set to Launch Self-Driving Vehicles in Saudi Arabia This Year
Startup Syria's Launchpad Program Wraps Up First Edition, Empowering Local Entrepreneurs
Saudi Arabia Unveils Ambitious AI Venture "Humain" Ahead of Strategic Visit
MENA Talent Heads to China for Huawei ICT Global Final
Hub71 Startup Atiom Reveals What GCC Travelers Want From Hotels in 2025
General Assembly and Brinc MENA Join Forces to Ignite Bahrain's Tech Talent and Startup Scene
UAE Launches 'Make It In The Emirates': A Push for Local Manufacturing & Supply Chains
Dubai's DMCC to Accept Cryptocurrency for Government Services
NymCard Secures Landmark Open Finance License in UAE's ADGM
Dubai Unveils AI Platform for Streamlined Public Services
EFG Hermes Commits $150M to Egypt's NBFI/FinTech, Expands Saudi Education Footprint
Oman Development Bank Unveils $96 Million Financing Boost for Entrepreneurs and SMEs
Amwal Capital Partners Launches Shariah-Compliant Private Credit Fund for GCC Businesses
Egypt Unveils Plans for Dedicated Startup Free Zones at RiseUp
Saudi's Wyld VC Launches $50M AI Fund Bridging MENA and Silicon Valley
Saudi AI Wellness Platform Kilow Secures $2.5M Seed Funding to Scale
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Egyptian Proptech Leader Nawy Closes $10M Series B to Fuel Expansion
Syria Boosts Tech Ecosystem with Nahda Tech Conference & "Hudhud" Export Platform Launch
Vibes AlUla Celebrates 6th Cohort of AlUla Entrepreneurs Accelerator Program
Abu Dhabi's ADIA Co-Leads Major Strategic Investment in Data Analytics Leader Qlik
QSTP & QDB Spotlight Winners of Startup Showdown: Share, Enhance-d, and Daleel Secure Support
Jordan's InvoiceQ Wins Green Fintech Challenge, to Pilot Blockchain Solution with Major Banks
Hamah Financial Secures CMA License, Expanding Investment Capabilities in Saudi Arabia
Medinat Misr Launches EGP 500M CVC Fund to Ignite Real Estate Innovation in Egypt
Ray-Ban | Meta Smart Glasses Launch in the UAE
Aqlanx Secures $10M for Saudi AI Solutions
OQ X Propels Energy Innovation with Launch of 13 New Startups
Egypt's Career 180 Enters Saudi Market with VMS Partnership and US Funding
Saudi Ministry of Health Launches Biotech Accelerator Program
UAE Metabolic Health Clinic Endocare Secures Funding from Germany's RbetaQ for MENA Expansion
Saudi Arabia Launches Ambitious Initiative to Train One Million Citizens in AI
NEOM Investment Fund Backs MemryX to Boost Edge AI Capabilities in the Region
DMCC Launches SPV and Holding Company Licenses: Streamlining Business Structures in Dubai
Khalifa Fund Takes UAE Innovation to Tokyo's Sushi Tech Conference
Qatar Ministry of Labour Unveils AI-Powered Multi-Agent Platform for Streamlined Services
Egyptian B2B E-commerce Platform iSupply Secures $3 Million Sharia-Compliant Investment
UAE Cybersecurity Leader CPX Acquires Cyber-AI Pioneer SpiderSilk
Egypt's GAFI Launches 'Coffee & Capital' Initiative to Enhance Investor Dialogue
Beirut Hosts First National Entrepreneurship Summit: Power X Kicks Off
Nama Center Launches Social Incubators Program to Boost MENA Youth Enterprises
Beyond ONE Launches FRiENDi Pay to Boost Digital Payments in Oman
Standard Chartered Boosts Women-Led Tech Startups with New UAE Accelerator
Meta and Startupbootcamp Launch Global AI Design Competition: Llama Design Drive 2025
Klivvr Launches Buy Now, Pay Later Service in Egypt Following Regulatory Green Light
Tunisian Fintech Konnect Secures New Funding from Attijariwafa, Visa, Plug and Play & More
End of an Era: Microsoft Shuts Down Consumer Skype, Focus Shifts to Teams
Saudi Arabia Launches Biotechnology Accelerator to Boost Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Qatar Launches National Data Strategy to Accelerate Digital Transformation
Shahbandr Launches Videocommerce to Transform Online Shopping Experiences in MENA
BP Oman and Outward Bound Oman Launch 'Wa'ed' Program to Empower Young Omani Entrepreneurs
Jordan's Sira Expands to UAE, Partnering with Sheraa for Inclusive Network Building
Foras Invests $1 Million in Proptech Platform Canater, Acquiring 10% Stake
Oman's Sovereign Fund Eyes $300 Million Investment Boost for Algeria
Saudi VC Scene Q1 2025: $327M Invested Across 35 Deals, Fintech Dominates, AI Rises
UAE Mandates AI Education Across All Government Schools from K-12 Starting 2025
STV Launches $100M Fund to Fuel Growth of Saudi Tech Startups via "Total Growth" Platform
Jordan's Green Startups: Apply Now for The Catalyst Accelerator (GGINP)
Beyond 360 Ventures Launches "Khatwa" Program for Professionals Aiming to Become Founders
Nama Ventures Becomes First Foreign VC Fully Regulated by Saudi CMA, Set to Operate Locally
Saudi Arabia Launches "Reef Accelerator" to Boost Rural Development & Tourism Startups
Submissions Open for NVIDIA Studio Nights in Cairo
Refugees International Launches 2025 Fellowship Program
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Nqoodlet Lands $3M Seed to Revolutionize MENA SME Finance
Egyptian Fintech Bokra Raises $58.9M Sukuk to Scale Islamic Microfinance
GCC Launches 'Tawasul' to Boost Economic Unity and Streamline Trade for MENA Businesses
KPMG UAE Launches Global Tech Innovator Competition for 2025
Wa'ed Ventures Partners with KSA Environment Ministry to Drive Sustainability and Entrepreneurship
Dubai's Triple Helix Capital Invests $1M in Malaysian Fintech Credilab
UAE Leads GCC in Female Board Representation, Ranks 4th Globally
Munsit Builds High-Accuracy Arabic Speech Recognition for the MENA Region
UAE Waives Late Corporate Tax Registration Fines – Register by May 31st!
Dubai Scores Big with Chelsea FC-Themed Residences by DAMAC
Kamco Invest and Protégés Launch Second Edition of Venture Capital Program in Kuwait
Visa Explores AI Shopping Agents: A Glimpse into the Future of Commerce
Tuba Launches in Saudi Arabia with $8 Million Investment Boost
Unipal Crowned Startup of the Year at 2025 Future-Readiness Excellence Awards
ZIGLabs, Disrupt.com & DWF Labs Launch $25M DeFAI Fund at ZigChain Summit
Omani Travel Tech Platform Darbak Plus Secures Pre-Seed Funding from Oman Investment Authority
Egypt's Chefaa Secures i3 Grant to Scale AI-Powered Chronic Care Platform
Meta's Llama AI Models Hit 1.2 Billion Downloads, Showcasing Open Source Momentum
SAMA Licenses Fintech Aggregator "Tamawal", Expanding Saudi Market to Six Players
Qatar Airways Launches AI Cabin Crew & VR Experience with Arabic Support at ATM 2025
Bahrain's Playbook Wins Global Award at House of Lords, Signaling MENA Startup's International Push
Rasmal Ventures (Qatar) and Joa Capital (Saudi Arabia) invest in MedIQ
Erad Secures $1.6 Million to Bridge MENA's SME Credit Gap
Ziina Enables UAE Businesses to Accept iPhone Tap Payments Without Extra Hardware
Wamda Capital Leads $1.3 Million Pre-Seed Round for Real Estate Proptech Bloompaths
IQ Cars Secures 7-Figure Seed Round to Drive Iraq's Automotive Marketplace Forward
Amazon Launches First Wave of Kuiper Satellites into Orbit
Daleel Integrates Binance Products, Becoming MENA's First Financial Marketplace to Do So
Abu Dhabi Accelerates Robotaxi Rollout with Major Island Expansion
Morocco's PACC 2025 Program Launched to Fuel Industrial Tech Clusters
Saudi Arabia Unveils Future Mobility Sandbox to Accelerate Transport Innovation
Saudi Subscription Platform Techrar Secures $1.6M Investment Led by Wa'ed Ventures
Shark Tank Dubai Returns: Season 3 Premieres Tonight with New Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
SPARK Launches Maharat Tourism E-Learning Hub in UAE, Backed by Google.org
Berytech and LLWB Ink MoU to Empower Women in Business and Tech in Lebanon
Lebanon Overhauls Banking Secrecy Laws
Oman Launches 'Ayn': A Pioneering Media Platform for Children
Egypt's Invest IT Programme Unveils 15 Promising Tech Startups
Maza Ventures Launches $30M Fund to Back Early-Stage MENA Tech Startups
Homzmart Kicks Off 'Lifters' Program to Empower Egyptian Furniture & Decor Artisans
Bahraini Startup Calo Launches in London, Marking First Expansion Beyond the GCC
Invesco invested in Indian EV maker Ather ahead of IPO
iMENA Secures Substantial $135 Million Pre-IPO Investment
Fawry and Truecaller Team Up to Boost Trust in Egyptian Business Communication
Empowering MENA Travel Agents: Musafir.com Unveils MusafirTAG Ahead of ATM 2025
Referral Hiring Platform Cohire Spins Out from Spring Studios to Tackle MENA Talent Challenges
Startup Garage Expands Footprint, Opens New Office in Casablanca
Zest Equity Lands $4.3M Pre-Series A Led by Prosus Ventures to Streamline MENA Startup Equity
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Build AI Agents with Llama & ALLaM: KSA Startups Invited to Llama Design Drive
Apply Now: OST Program Offers $20K SAFE & Columbia Mentorship to African Startups & Talents
stc Bahrain Launches Call for Applications for inspire Accelerator Program
Hub71 Startups Secure Over $2 Billion, Powering Abu Dhabi's Rise as Global Tech Hub
Saudi Construction Tech Startup TruBuild Secures $1 Million Seed Funding
Dubai Teams Up with South Africa and Europe to Launch Global AI Trade and Investment Hub
GCC Family Offices Are Becoming Major Players in Global Venture Capital
TiE Women MENA 2025 Launches Sixth Edition to Champion Female Founders
Antler Dubai Selects 96 Founders from Over 10,000 Applicants for Elite Residency
Omani Startup 44.01 Wins $1 Million XPRIZE Award for Groundbreaking Carbon Removal Tech
Dubai's RTA Unveils Ambitious AI Strategy 2030 with 81 Transformative Projects
SEE Institute Boosts Sustainability Education in MENA with New Summit, Diploma, and Creator Academy
Mubadala and Fortress Launch $1 Billion Private Credit Venture Targeting Global Opportunities
Tunisia Turns Olive Waste into Green Energy, Powering Sustainability
Iraq Launches 'Eye of Iraq 2025' App to Bolster Digital Services & Emergency Response
Mashreq Bank Launches Fractional Sukuk Platform, Opening Islamic Finance to Smaller Investors
UAE Startup Rise of Fearless Launches Funding Round to Fuel Africa's Web3 Gaming Boom
du Seals $544M Hyperscale Data Center Deal with Microsoft in Dubai
UAE Launches Alif: A National Framework to Supercharge AI Literacy and Talent
Saudi Arabia Soars to 15th Globally in AI Research Papers
Dubai Launches World's First AI Platform for Public Finance Compliance
UAE's Alaan Achieves Profitability in Two Years, Highlighting MENA Fintech Momentum
Qatar's PayLater App Ranks #1 in Finance Within a Month of Launch
Dubai Investments Eyes 2025 IPO for Real Estate Subsidiary
Egypt & Microsoft Team Up to Train 100,000 in AI Skills
UGFS Havas Ventures $17M Francophone Africa Fund Reaches First Close with Anava Backing
Orange Corners South Sudan Launches to Empower Local Founders
Central Bank of Iraq Launches Project for Nation's First Virtual Bank
Huspy Unveils GCC's First AI Mortgage Chatbot to Streamline Home Financing
Dubai Hosts MENA's First FemTech Hackathon, Driving Women's Health Innovation
325 Dubai Companies Certified in Major AI Readiness Push
Jordan's ISSF Invests $3 Million in Antler Fund to Fuel MENAP Startup Growth
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Saudi PIF Arm Savvy Automotive Eyes Acquisition of BluSmart UAE
Omani Startup Swayah Launches AI-Powered Wearable to Bridge Communication for Deaf and Mute
Fuze Secures Landmark UAE Payment License to Power Digital Infrastructure
Gulf University Spotlights Bahraini Women Entrepreneurs During Entrepreneurship Week
Egypt's FRA Details Reforms to Boost Market Growth & Entrepreneurship
Morocco's Publishing Sector Turns the Page to Digital
Oman Unveils Digital Accessibility Guide for Inclusive Tech
e& UAE Pioneers Autonomous Drone Inspections for Telecom Towers with AI
AUD Launches New AI and Game Design Programs to Fuel UAE's Digital Economy
OpenAI Eyes Social Media with AI Image Platform
Presight and MBZUAI Partner to Boost AI Startup Ecosystem in Abu Dhabi
Egypt's New Labor Law: What It Means for Businesses and Employees
AWS and Manara Partner to Boost Cloud Computing Skills in MENA
Is Saudi Arabia Becoming the Middle East's Silicon Valley?
UAE's Resolv Labs Raises $10M Seed for Yield-Bearing Stablecoin Protocol
Helwan University's Faculty of Education Launches Key Student Entrepreneurship Initiative
Blaban Halts Expansion, Shuts Down Egypt & Saudi Branches in Shift to Tech-Driven Model
Morocco Powers Up Digital Transformation with Ericsson and Nokia Partnerships
AI Revolutionizes Education in Egypt: Personalized Learning Takes Center Stage
Madinah Enterprise Support Center Announces "Innovation Week" for Entrepreneurs
EBRD Invests $21M in Egyptian Fintech Infrastructure Startup MSS Holding
Dubai Women Establishment Launches "Dubai Female Entrepreneurs" Session Series
Saudi Startup Kilow Launches Arabic Weight Loss App to Tackle Regional Health Needs
Abu Dhabi's Innovation Hubs Unite to Supercharge AI in Life Sciences
Zain Sudan Launches "Bede" Fintech Platform to Revolutionize Financial Services
Google's Ad Tech Empire Faces Potential Breakup After Landmark Antitrust Ruling
OpenAI Unveils O3 and O4 Mini: New AI Reasoning Models Promise Efficiency Boost
Saudi Arabia Streamlines Hajj with New Unified Digital Platform
Egyptian Banks Invest Billions in Social Impact Initiatives
Russia and Qatar Launch $2 Billion Investment Platform Targeting Global Opportunities
Sheraa's Startup Dojo 2025 Expands UAE-Wide University Participation
Google Launches 2025 Accelerator Program for African Startups
Egypt's National Council for Women Announces "Rawaq Cairo" Incubator Winners
Encor Group Acquires Creative Zone to Fuel GCC Expansion
Tamkeen and Invita Launch "Nasmaakum" App to Empower Hearing-Impaired Community in Bahrain
Visa Invests in Konnect & PayTic Following Africa Fintech Accelerator Cohort 3
UAE Fintech Metric Raises 7-Figure Seed, Launches 'Chief Financial AI' Max
"Invest in Syria Fund" Launches Project to Attract Investment Amidst Sanctions
Lebanon Aims to Become Regional Tech Hub with AI-Powered "LEAP" Initiative
Ithca Group and Yango Group Drive Digital Transformation in Oman with oTaxi Acquisition
ANB Launches Fintech Accelerator Program to Fuel Saudi Innovation
Abu Dhabi's M42 Invests in Juvenescence to Tackle Age-Related Diseases
Wafeq Partners Invests in Comfi to Boost SME Growth in the UAE
Vove ID Secures Funding to Fuel MENA Expansion
TruBuild Secures $1 Million Seed to Revolutionize MENA Construction Tech
Sadq Secures Pre-Series A Funding to Revolutionize Customer Interactions in MENA
BKN301 Secures $23.8M to Fuel MENA Expansion
UAE Cabinet Approves AI-Powered Legal System: A New Era for Justice?
Seesaw Expands into MENA EdTech with Little Thinking Minds Acquisition
NEOM Invests in Liberation Labs to Advance Food Biotech in Saudi Arabia
Dubizzle Group Acquires Property Monitor to Bolster Real Estate Insights
Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre Partners with TRENDS Research & Advisory to Boost Arabic Content
ADGM Fines HAYVN Group Over US$12M for Unlicensed Crypto Activities, Bans CEO
Egypt Prioritizes Female Founders: Planning Minister Reviews Key Initiatives
MSMEDA Empowers Future Entrepreneurs Across Egypt's Universities
Dubai to Host Artificial Intelligence Week in 2025
ASB Capital and State Street Launch Sharia-Compliant Global Equity Fund
Fekretak Sherketak Launches Fast Track for Streamlined Startup Support
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Saudi Arabia's Yalla Plus Launches Yalla AI: An Arabic-Centric Platform
Basata Partners with Connect Money to Launch 'Basata Card' in Egypt
Algeria Prepares National Map & Digital Directory for Startups
Jordan Attracts $1.64 Billion in Foreign Direct Investment for 2024
MANTRA Launches $108M Ecosystem Fund to Fuel RWA Tokenization & DeFi Growth
Lucidya Lands SAR 5M Grant from Saudi NTDP to Scale AI Customer Experience Platform
PIF-Backed Lucid Motors Raises $1.1B to Refinance Debt
YouTube Unveils AI Music Creation Tool: A Boon for MENA Creators?
Yalla Plus Launches Arabic Language AI Platform in Saudi Arabia
UAE Poised to Lead the "Purpose Economy" in the MENA Region
Egypt to List Five Military-Affiliated Firms in IPO Push
EMRA Gains Ministry of Economy License to Fuel Creative Industry Growth in the UAE
UM6P's Explorer Program Highlights Next-Gen Moroccan Startups
Riyadh's Esports World Cup 2025: A Record-Breaking Prize Pool Signals Kingdom's Gaming Ambitions
Saudi Arabia's Creator Economy Surges by 32%
StartAD and VentureSouq Launch 3rd Conscious Investor Fellowship to Propel MENA Climate Tech
Morocco Invests $105M to Supercharge Scientific Research
Algeria Aims to Back 20,000 Startups by 2029 with New Funds
World Bank Injects $1 Billion to Bolster Jordan's Resilience Amidst Ongoing Challenges
Sary and ShopUp Unite to Launch Silq, Backed by $110M Investment
Paytic Raises $4 Million from AfricInvest to Expand Digital Payment Solutions in Africa
Launch Your Business Idea with Newcomers Forward's Booster Program
IsDBI Launches First AI Hackathon Focused on Islamic Finance Standards
EGA Launches Season 3 of "Ramp-Up" to Support UAE Entrepreneurs
EFG Holding Lines Up $10 Billion IPO Pipeline Across Egypt & Gulf Markets
Jeddah's STUCK? Raises Six-Figure Pre-Seed for AI Language Intelligence Platform
Saudi Investors Back Pakistani Fintech Haball's $52M Round for KSA Expansion
Tap Payments Secures Full UAE License, Completing GCC Regulatory Sweep
Bitcoin Hits 2025 Low, Dragging US Crypto Stocks Down Amid Trade Fears
Presight Unveiled LifeSaver AI Platform for Smarter Crisis Response
Egypt's Q-Commerce Startup Rabbit Expands into Saudi Arabia with Riyadh HQ
UAE FinPropTech Rentify Launches with $500k Pre-Seed to Digitize Rentals
Bahrain's "Raise" Bootcamp Launches Cohort 8 to Prep Startups for Funding
Saudi Startup FeeSolution Closes SAR 1.12M Pre-Seed for School Tuition Platform
Hashgraph Group Invests in AgNext to Bring Hedera DLT to AI-Powered Agritech
From Craving to Viral Sensation: The Story of Fix Dessert Chocolatier
Alareeb Holding Takes 80% Stake in FIM, Expanding Saudi Services Portfolio
Bahrain's Sellou Raises $3M Seed for Video-First Social Commerce Platform
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Inc. Arabia Seeks Nominations for MENA AI "Gamechangers" Feature
Meta Unveils Llama 4 Series: New Scout, Maverick & Behemoth AI Models
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Startup Syria Launchpad Announced: Pre-Accelerator for Syrian Founder
ALX Ventures Morocco Launches Freelancer Academy Program
UAE's NodeFoundry AI Raiseed Seed Funding to Decentralize AI Compute Power
Abu Dhabi's Maseera Acquired Egyptian Fintech ADVA to Boost Financial Inclusion
Saudi Arabia Implements Major Reforms to Commercial Registration and Trade Name Laws
Nassef Sawiris Relocates to Italy: What Does it Mean for MENA Investments?
PayLater Makes History as Qatar's First Licensed BNPL Startup
Fuse Raised $6.6M Seed to Streamline MENA Cross-Border Payments
Egypt's Fintech Scene Heats Up: Key Players and Investment Trends
Madfu Secured Sharia Certification
MENA Hit Hard as Trump's Trade Policies Extend Beyond China
Amazon Reportedly Makes Late Play for TikTok
FHS Saudi Arabia Launches "Startup Den" for Hospitality Innovators
Dubai Accelerates Autonomous Future with Uber, WeRide Robotaxi Partnership
Algeria Greenlights First Crowdfunding License to Yinvesti
Bahrain's Fintech Scene: Top Companies to Watch in 2024 and Beyond
German Automotive Supplier PRETTL to Establish Manufacturing Unit in Tunisia, Creating 500 Jobs
REAF Program Graduates Third Cohort, Boosting Agri-Food Innovation in Lebanon
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshops Announced in Damascus
Fueling AI Innovation: "Make it in the Emirates" Startup Pitch Competition Launched
Microsoft and e& UAE Partner to Upskill MENA SMBs in AI
Dubai Humanitarian Clinches Gold at MENA Stevie Awards for Tech Innovation
UAE Tops Global Entrepreneurship Rankings
Bahrain's Tamkeen and Salica Invest Partner to Accelerate 7 Promising Startups
Tunisia Accelerates Digital Transformation with New Initiatives
Tamwilcom Backs Moroccan Businesses with $4.75 Billion in Financing for 2024
UAE Aims for $1 Trillion Trade Milestone Through Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements
Apply Now: ChangemakerXchange.AI MENA Cohort for Young Social Innovators!
Tunisia's Tunisie Telecom Pioneers 5G in North Africa
Lebanon's GIL National Startup Competition Highlights Youth Innovation
OpenAI's Latest Image Generator Opens Doors for MENA Creators
OpenAI Secures $40B Investment, Valuation Soars to $300B
Stakpak Secures $500K to Revolutionize DevOps in MENA and Beyond
YAP Secures $41M to Fuel Fintech Expansion Across MENA and Africa
NymCard Raises $33 Million Series B to Fuel MENA Expansion
Digital Syria Releases Landmark Report on Syria's Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Orange Prize 2025: Fueling MENA Social Impact with Tech
EIT Jumpstarter: A Launchpad for MENA Innovators in 2025
Governance Institute Announces Scholarship for International Diploma in Entrepreneurship
Google's Gemini Ultra Proves its Smarts with New AI Reasoning Model
SDAIA Drives Sustainability in Saudi Arabia by Digitizing Billions of Transactions
Amazon's Nova Act: An AI Agent Set to Transform Web Interactions
Manus Targets Professional Growth in MENA with Subscription Model and New App
Signal Sees Downloads Surge in MENA After Privacy Concerns
Egyptian Fintech InfiniLink Secures $10 Million Seed Funding
Five One Labs Reflects on a Year of Impact in Iraqi Entrepreneurship
Vertical Farming Takes Root in Iraq: A New Era for Agriculture?
New Measures by Syrian Central Bank Aim to Stabilize the Lira
Baidu's Apollo Go Robotaxi Service Sets Sights on UAE Expansion
Top Investors Fueling Egypt's Startup Ecosystem
Morocco has raised €2 Billion Euro Bond for 2030 World Cup Infrastructure
Atlas Capital Group Bets Big on Morocco's Private Equity Scene with New Fund
Iraq signs $2 billion deal with Chinese firm to build new industrial city
Iraq Implements Annual Fee for Digital Content Creators
Egypt Offers Tax Incentives for Startups with Revenue Up to EGP 20 Million
QNB Egypt Partners with Nile University to Boost Entrepreneurship
Orange Jordan Launches Incubation Program for 100 Startup Ideas from its Entrepreneurship Hackathon
Bahrain approves environmental tax on companies
Tesla to launch in Saudi Arabia next month
MGX Makes Strategic Investment in Khazna Data Centers
Bahrain Unveils Golden Residency Visa Program to Attract Global Talent
Sharjah Chamber Unveils Three-Year Plan to Boost Economic Growth
Invest IT Program Selects Promising Egyptian Startups for Acceleration
TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200: A Golden Opportunity for MENA Startups
UAE Launches Prisight Program to Boost Global AI Startups
UAE Ranks Among Top 5 Globally for Supporting Women Entrepreneurs
Berytech Partners with Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition to Foster Urban Innovation
Dinar Launches as Bahrain's New Digital Hub for Business News
Calling All MENA Fintech Innovators: Join the MINT Hackathon!
Tech Pathways MENA: Village Capital Launches Program to Support MENA Startups
Egypt Doubles Down on AI with New National Strategy
DEWA Aims to Become World's First AI-Native Utility
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Amazon Aims to Boost Sales with AI-Powered Shopping Prompts
Saudi Researchers Leverage AI in Fight Against Plastic Pollution
xAI Acquires "X": What This Means for the Future of AI in MENA
Bahrain Boosts Young Entrepreneurs with New Youth Market Export Initiative
NKN Media Secures AED 35 Million for Global Expansion and IP Development
Basatne Acquires Cartlow to Boost Sustainable Solutions and Reverse Logistics in MENA
Opportunity for MENA Women Founders: Apply for WE Empower UN SDG Challenge 2025
Jordan Launches Subsidized Loans to Boost Agricultural Entrepreneurs
Saudi "Basmat Khair" Initiative Boosts Street Vendors & Youth Entrepreneurship
MENA's First Independent Fintech Billion-Dollar Company
Profit with Purpose: Unlocking Social Entrepreneurship Among Türkiye's Refugee Businesses
UAE-Based Payments App COCA Raises Strategic Investment from Stellar and FunFair
Nayla Finance Secures $4 Million Seed Round to Expand Operations in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Fintech Arabian Pay Secures Investment to Boost BNPL for SMEs and Startups
Warner Bros. Discovery Bets Big on MENA Streaming with $57M Investment in OSN+
Saudi Arabia's PIF Reportedly Cuts Spending, Slowing Giga-Projects and Leading to Layoffs
Chinese Company to Build Entire Industrial City in Iraq in $2B+ Project
Morocco Launches Green Growth and Jobs Accelerator Project (GGJAP)
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Mubadala Investment Eyes Acquisition of Four Getir Subsidiaries
Dubai Claims Top-Five Spot in Global FinTech Rankings
Ibtikar Fund Invests in Mena Analytics: Powering Arabic-Language Data Insights for the Region
Intelmatix Launches AI Advisor to Transform Enterprise Decision-Making