How International founders can easily get a Saudi Visa for LEAP 2026
What international founders need to know about getting a Saudi visa for LEAP 2026, from application options to entry requirements.
CloudKitchens pulls back on Mideast IPO
Travis Kalanick’s CloudKitchens has delayed plans to list its Middle East unit despite earlier underwriting talks with major Saudi groups, sources tell TechScoop.
LEAP opens applications offering $1M in equity free funding for 2026
LEAP returns for its fifth edition in 2026 with a sharper focus on founders ready to scale, offering equity free funding, curated access, and a redesigned startup program.
Noon raises $500 million as investors look for the next Talabat
Middle East e commerce platform noon has raised $500 million in fresh funding, strengthening its balance sheet as it moves closer to a potential...
Qadi secures pre seed funding to launch the Middle East’s first sovereign AI compliance platform
UAE based RegTech startup Qadi has closed a pre seed round led by Incubayt Capital to launch the Middle East’s first sovereign AI regulatory compliance platform, targeting law firms and financial institutions across the GCC.
Hypemasters Levels Up, secures $1M investment from Impact46 to power regional Gaming expansion
Hypemasters, the Abu Dhabi based studio behind World War Armies, raised USD 1 million in a round led by Impact46 with participation from GEM Capital to expand its mid-core PvP strategy games and scale regional operations.
Fueling Saudi Arabia’s Gaming Vision: Qwacks Raises SAR 1.8 Million for core Dev Infrastructure
Qwacks raises SAR 1.8 million in a pre seed round led by Merak Capital to expand its Saudi-built game-development and live-ops infrastructure for studios across the region.
Paribu steps into the Gulf with $240M CoinMENA takeover
Paribu acquires a majority stake in CoinMENA at a $240M valuation, expanding its regulated crypto presence across Bahrain and Dubai in one of Türkiye’s largest fintech deals.
Reno attracts $4M as AI Home renovation demand surges across the Gulf
Reno raises $4M in a mixed equity and debt round to scale its AI powered renovation platform, launch a real-time design app and expand operations across the GCC.
Byit secures $1.1M to expand its Agent First Proptech Model across the Gulf
Byit raised $1.1M from A15, Beltone and angels to scale an agent first brokerage model across the Gulf, expand in Saudi Arabia and deepen partnerships with developers and service providers.