Technology

How to actually define an MVP before you write a single line of code

Most founders misread MVP as an excuse to ship something rough. It's not. It's a discipline of focus, cutting everything that isn't essential and doing the core thing well. This piece breaks down how to define your MVP properly, how long it should realistically take to build, and why the feature graveyard exists in the first place.

ChatGPT launches interactive learning tools for math and science, expanding access for MENA students

WHOOP attracts UAE investment from 2PointZero to expand digital health footprint

2PointZero Group acquires a strategic stake in wearable health tech company WHOOP, marking its entry into global digital health and subscription based technology.

Bridge funding fuels Rimal Semiconductors’ expansion in Saudi chip design sector

Rimal Semiconductors raises bridge funding to accelerate power chip design and expand partnerships across the Middle East and global markets.

AWS Middle East outage causes Banking and Fintech platforms to go offline

Apple strengthens global age controls as governments push stricter online safety regulations

Apple is globally rolling out advanced age verification tools to comply with increasing child safety regulations worldwide. This move will impact users and developers across the MENA region, aligning with global efforts to enhance online protection for minors.

Germany and Qatar Launch Deep Tech Innovation Hub in Doha

ESMT Berlin partners with Qatar Investment Authority and QRDI Council to launch DEEP Qatar innovation hub supporting 150+ deep tech projects over three years.

Jordan's Alefredo Acquires UK Tutoring Platform for $600K

Amman-based edtech startup Alefredo has acquired a UK-based online tutoring platform for $600,000, marking a strategic expansion into the European education market.

Lebanese Legal Tech HAQQ Raises $3 Million to Scale AI Platform

Beirut-based legal technology startup HAQQ has raised $3 million to expand its AI-powered legal services platform across the Middle East and North Africa.

First time at Web Summit Qatar, here’s how to get It right

Heading to Web Summit Qatar 2026 for the first time? Here’s what to expect, how big the event really is, how to prepare, and how to navigate one of the Middle East’s largest global tech gatherings.

Vennre raises pre series A capital in $9.6M funding round

Saudi based Vennre has raised $9.6 million in a pre series A funding round to scale its technology platform, as early stage investment activity continues to grow across the Kingdom’s startup ecosystem.

Musk's Davos optimism crashes into 10 years of delivery failures

Elon Musk told Davos robots will outnumber humans and autonomy is solved, predictions that carry particular weight for the Middle East where governments are staking hundreds of billions on his technologies arriving on schedule.

UAE’s A47 raises $2M to build AI native news platform

UAE media tech startup A47 has raised USD 2 million in pre seed funding to build an AI native news platform that prioritises verified, structured, and personalised information, addressing fragmented feeds and misinformation in digital news consumption.

Saudi deep tech Startup GBT raises $1.3M for Geospatial AI growth

Saudi startup GulfBoost Technology secures $1.3 million in pre seed funding to expand its geospatial AI platform, targeting infrastructure and urban planning applications across the Kingdom.

Seed funding of SAR 19 Million fuels Grove Saudi Arabia’s expansion in Agri Tech

Saudi agri tech startup Grove Saudi Arabia has raised SAR 19 million (around $5.1 million) in a seed funding round to scale its controlled environment and vertical farming operations, supporting local food production and sustainability goals under Saudi Vision 2030.

AI recruitment platform Resquad AI closes $1.5M seed round

Saudi based startup Resquad AI has closed a $1.5 million seed funding round to scale its AI powered tech recruitment platform, expand across MENA and global markets, and accelerate development of its proprietary large language model for hiring automation.

UAE startup KNOT Technologies raises $1M in pre seed financing

UAE based startup KNOT Technologies has raised $1 million in a pre seed funding round to advance its work in robotics and intelligent automation, as regional investment in industrial AI and smart systems continues to grow.

Saudi’s Madeed raises $400K in pre seed round

Saudi preventive health startup Madeed has raised $400,000 in a pre seed round led by Vision Ventures to scale its AI driven digital health platform, as early stage capital continues to support healthcare transformation priorities under Vision 2030.

Oasys Health raises $4.6M to scale AI powered operating system for health providers

Oasys Health raised $4.6 million, including a $4 million seed round led by Pathlight Ventures, to expand its AI native platform for behavioural health providers and broaden integrations with consumer wearables and health apps.