Startups

Munsit Builds High-Accuracy Arabic Speech Recognition for the MENA Region

UAE-based startup Munsit is developing advanced Arabic Speech Recognition (ASR) technology designed to handle the diverse dialects of the language…

May 1 •

Unipal Crowned Startup of the Year at 2025 Future-Readiness Excellence Awards

Bahrain-based student benefits platform Unipal has been named the Startup of the Year at the Future-readiness Excellence Awards 2025, recognizing its…

May 1 •

SAMA Licenses Fintech Aggregator "Tamawal", Expanding Saudi Market to Six Players

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has officially licensed "Tamawal" to operate as a finance aggregation service provider within the Kingdom.

Apr 30 •

Ziina Enables UAE Businesses to Accept iPhone Tap Payments Without Extra Hardware

UAE-based FinTech company Ziina has officially launched support for Tap to Pay on iPhone within its platform, allowing businesses across the country to…

Apr 30 •

Daleel Integrates Binance Products, Becoming MENA's First Financial Marketplace to Do So

Daleel, a leading financial marketplace in the Middle East, has announced a significant integration with Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency…

Apr 30 •

Homzmart Kicks Off 'Lifters' Program to Empower Egyptian Furniture & Decor Artisans

Homzmart, the leading home goods marketplace in the MENA region, has officially launched its 'Lifters' program in Egypt.

Apr 28 •

Bahraini Startup Calo Launches in London, Marking First Expansion Beyond the GCC

Bahrain-based healthy food and meal plan startup Calo has announced its expansion into the United Kingdom, marking its first foray into a market outside…

Apr 28 •

Fawry and Truecaller Team Up to Boost Trust in Egyptian Business Communication

Egyptian fintech leader Fawry has partnered with global caller ID and spam blocking service Truecaller to enhance trust and security in customer…

Apr 28 •

Empowering MENA Travel Agents: Musafir.com Unveils MusafirTAG Ahead of ATM 2025

Musafir.com has announced the launch of MusafirTAG, a new B2B booking engine designed specifically for travel agents, set to be a key highlight for the…

Apr 28 •

Referral Hiring Platform Cohire Spins Out from Spring Studios to Tackle MENA Talent Challenges

Cohire, a B2B Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform focused on optimizing referral-based hiring, has officially spun out from Spring Studios, a…

Apr 28 •

UAE Startup Rise of Fearless Launches Funding Round to Fuel Africa's Web3 Gaming Boom

UAE-based Rise of Fearless (RoF) has announced the launch of a funding round aimed at accelerating the growth of Web3 gaming infrastructure…

Apr 23 •

UAE's Alaan Achieves Profitability in Two Years, Highlighting MENA Fintech Momentum

UAE-based fintech Alaan, a corporate card and expense management platform, has announced it has reached profitability within just two years of its…

Apr 23 •

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