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MENA startup funding hits $150 million in April but debt tells the real story

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Apple's new App Store subscription model lets you pay monthly for a year

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MENA startup funding hits $150 million in April but debt tells the real story

1h ago

Barq launches global cross-border QR payments with Alipay Integration

11h ago

Careem has failed again in Saudi Arabia as its fourth market retreat exposes broken execution

15h ago

The case for and against crowdfunding as a path to lasting business

16h ago

Google Cloud's $20 billion quarter is also a story about what it could not sell

3d ago

Vodafone Qatar moves into SME finance with Maktapp acquisition

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Funding & VC

Why CVCs are different and how to get them to write you a check

Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists: What every founder needs to know before raising

NeuBird AI raises $19.3 million to scale agentic AI across enterprise production operations

What MENA investors actually want — the unwritten rules nobody puts in their thesis

The dilution math every founder needs to know before raising a round

Why CVCs are different and how to get them to write you a check

Corporate venture capital can open doors that no financial investor can match, but only if you understand what corporate investors are actually buying. Unlike traditional VCs, firms like Aramco Ventures, STC Ventures, and e& Capital are not writing checks for returns alone — they are investing in strategic relevance, and founders who pitch without understanding that distinction rarely make it past the first meeting.

4/10/2026

Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists: What every founder needs to know before raising

4/10/2026

NeuBird AI raises $19.3 million to scale agentic AI across enterprise production operations

4/9/2026

What MENA investors actually want — the unwritten rules nobody puts in their thesis

4/9/2026

The dilution math every founder needs to know before raising a round

4/8/2026

Startups

Careem has failed again in Saudi Arabia as its fourth market retreat exposes broken execution

The case for and against crowdfunding as a path to lasting business

COLABS raises over $8M to scale flexible workspaces across region

Ray raises $1.2M seed funding for powerbank sharing expansion

Why burn rate is the most important number in your startups financial model

Careem has failed again in Saudi Arabia as its fourth market retreat exposes broken execution

his is the fourth time. Qatar in February 2023. Pakistan food delivery in June 2022. Pakistan ride-hailing in July 2025. Now Saudi Arabia in May 2026. Each time the script is identical. Make promises. Build infrastructure. Commit to dominance. Leave quietly when the numbers don't work.

15h ago

The case for and against crowdfunding as a path to lasting business

16h ago

COLABS raises over $8M to scale flexible workspaces across region

5d ago

Ray raises $1.2M seed funding for powerbank sharing expansion

4/21/2026

Why burn rate is the most important number in your startups financial model

4/6/2026

Events

Web Summit Qatar startups raise $205 million in funding

Qatar offers three-year fee waiver to lure startups at Web Summit

Qatar doubles down on Startups with $2 Billion fund Injection at Web Summit 2026

Web Summit announces Qatar 2027 with 50% off tickets

Every stage and session that’s actually worth your time at Web Summit Qatar

Web Summit Qatar startups raise $205 million in funding

Qatar startups showcased at Web Summit raised $205 million in funding, highlighting the country’s growing tech ecosystem, investor interest, and innovation driven entrepreneurship.

2/4/2026

Qatar offers three-year fee waiver to lure startups at Web Summit

2/2/2026

Qatar doubles down on Startups with $2 Billion fund Injection at Web Summit 2026

2/1/2026

Web Summit announces Qatar 2027 with 50% off tickets

1/30/2026

Every stage and session that’s actually worth your time at Web Summit Qatar

1/30/2026

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Barq launches global cross-border QR payments with Alipay Integration

Vodafone Qatar moves into SME finance with Maktapp acquisition

Plug and Play Ventures invests in UAE fintech OGold

Comfi raises $65M to tackle SME cash flow across MENA

How Airwallex went from acquisition target to Stripe rival

Barq launches global cross-border QR payments with Alipay Integration

Saudi Arabia's Barq, a licensed payment institution, has announced a strategic partnership with Alipay+, enabling its users to make cross-border QR code payments globally. This collaboration significantly expands Barq's payment network, offering enhanced convenience for travelers.

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