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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

#69 This week In MENA's Startup Scene!

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

Abu Dhabi's MA'AN Launches Athar: A New Social Impact Bond Program for Non-Profits and Social Enterprises

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

#68 This week In MENA's Startup Scene!

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

Perplexity AI Launches Tool to Generate Spreadsheets and Dashboards, Boosting Data Analysis for Professionals

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

#67 This week In MENA's Startup Scene!

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

Aramco Ventures Co-Leads $36M Strategic Investment in Arkestro to Advance Predictive Procurement Technology

Kuwait's Circle Q-Commerce Raises $6 Million in Series A Funding for Regional Expansion

Venture Souq Participates in $3.2 Million Funding for Decentralized Trading Platform Tradoor, Boosting MENA FinTech

Saudi's General Entertainment Authority Celebrates 3rd Cohort of Entertainment Business Accelerator Grads

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

Abu Dhabi's MGX Leads $10 Billion AI Investment, Partnering to Build Europe's Largest AI Campus in France

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

#66 This week In MENA's Startup Scene!

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

Egypt's MSMEDA and AAIB Ink EGP 150M Deal to Boost SME Lending, Focus on Industry & Women Entrepreneurs

Sanad Alshabab Initiative Opens Applications for Community Projects in Syria

Egyptian Startup Darwinz AI Secures Investment from Flat6Labs' Riyadh Seed Program

Flat6Labs Invests in Saudi AgriTech "Green Desert Technologies" to Advance Sustainable Algae Cultivation

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

Syria Opens Doors to Global Investors Following Reported US Sanctions Reversal, Says Finance Minister

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

BuildPalestine Launches EU-Funded Call for Proposals to Empower Social Entrepreneurship Support Organizations in Palestine

PIEC Incubatees Shine at "Mingle & Pitch" Event Hosted with Flow Accelerator

Sheraa Kicks Off Access Sharjah Challenge with EdTech Focus, Starting with Challenge Setting Workshop

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

Saudi Arabia's Athar Festival Unveils Maheerah Network to Empower Women in Marketing & Communications

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

Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Reportedly Eyes $400M Investment in Korea's Kakao Mobility as Part of Major Stake Acquisition

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 Business Forum at MIT 2025 Concludes, Forging Global Innovation Bridge & KSA Expansion Opportunities

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

#65 This week In MENA's Startup Scene!

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

Apply by May 21: "Innovation for Everyone" Workshop by PIEC & Foras.ps Offers Path to MVP in Palestine

Jordan's InvoiceQ Wins Green Fintech Challenge, to Pilot Blockchain Solution with Major Banks

10 Climate Tech Startups from UAE, Egypt & UK Shine at The Catalyst Accelerator Demo Day in Abu Dhabi

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

Alchemist Accelerator and Startup Grind Partner to Bolster Qatar's Startup Ecosystem Ahead of Doha Tech Conference 2025

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

#64 This week In MENA's Startup Scene!

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

BeChangeMaker 2025 Applications Open: A Global Social Entrepreneurship Opportunity for Young MENA Innovators

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

#63 This week In MENA's Startup Scene!

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

#62 This week In MENA's Startup Scene!

Alareeb Holding Secures 80% Stake in UAE's Two Sides Productions, Boosting Media Capabilities

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

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Yalla Plus Launches Arabic Language AI Platform in Saudi Arabia

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EMRA Gains Ministry of Economy License to Fuel Creative Industry Growth in the UAE

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Saudi Arabia's Creator Economy Surges by 32%

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EFG Holding Lines Up $10 Billion IPO Pipeline Across Egypt & Gulf Markets

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Tap Payments Secures Full UAE License, Completing GCC Regulatory Sweep

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Abu Dhabi's Maseera Acquired Egyptian Fintech ADVA to Boost Financial Inclusion

Saudi Arabia Implements Major Reforms to Commercial Registration and Trade Name Laws

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Madfu Secured Sharia Certification

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Governance Institute Announces Scholarship for International Diploma in Entrepreneurship

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Iraq Implements Annual Fee for Digital Content Creators

Egypt Offers Tax Incentives for Startups with Revenue Up to EGP 20 Million

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MGX Makes Strategic Investment in Khazna Data Centers

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Basatne Acquires Cartlow to Boost Sustainable Solutions and Reverse Logistics in MENA

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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

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Mubadala Investment Eyes Acquisition of Four Getir Subsidiaries

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Intelmatix Launches AI Advisor to Transform Enterprise Decision-Making

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