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AI startup Sinai.ai raises $1.45M to build next gen book platform

Egypt based Sinai.ai raises $1.45 million pre seed round led by KAUST Innovation Ventures and DisrupTech to transform books into AI powered interactive experiences.

Mira SenApr 232 min read

Saudi startup Signit raises $15M series A for AI contract management

Saudi startup Signit raises $15M Series A led by Raed Ventures to expand its AI powered contract management platform across enterprise and government sectors.

RazaApr 212 min read

Saudi startup Signit raises $15M series A for AI contract management

Arabic.AI and Qistas team up to build AI for Arabic legal systems

Arabic.AI partners with Qistas to deliver sovereign Arabic legal AI solutions, targeting law firms and government institutions with secure, on premise technology.

RazaMar 312 min read

Arabic.AI and Qistas team up to build AI for Arabic legal systems

Zypl.ai raises fresh capital to power AI driven banking with synthetic data

UAE based AI startup zypl.ai raises $5.5M in a bridge round to expand its synthetic data platform for banks, targeting global financial institutions and risk modeling use cases.

RazaMar 262 min read

Zypl.ai raises fresh capital to power AI driven banking with synthetic data

UAE startup Kudwa raises $1.1M to scale AI finance manager platform

UAE startup Kudwa has raised $1.1 million to scale its AI powered finance manager platform, aiming to streamline corporate financial operations and improve decision making for SMEs and enterprises.

RazaMar 162 min read

UAE startup Kudwa raises $1.1M to scale AI finance manager platform

Saudi AI startup Infobrim raises $3.5M in first angel round

Saudi AI startup Infobrim has secured $3.5 million in its first angel investment round, poised to expand its AI powered business intelligence platform as enterprise demand for real time analytics grows; the round underscores broader momentum in the Saudi and MENA tech ecosystems.

RazaMar 162 min read

Saudi AI startup Infobrim raises $3.5M in first angel round

Resemble AI raises $13M with Wa’ed Ventures to expand deepfake detection

Wa’ed Ventures invests in Resemble AI’s $13M funding round to expand deepfake detection technologies and strengthen digital security across the Middle East.

RazaMar 162 min read

Resemble AI raises $13M with Wa’ed Ventures to expand deepfake detection

Meta Acquires Moltbook, the AI Agent Network That Went Viral for All the Wrong Reasons

Meta acquires AI agent network Moltbook after the platform gained viral attention and controversy, marking another step in the tech giant’s expanding AI strategy.

MoMar 102 min read

Meta Acquires Moltbook, the AI Agent Network That Went Viral for All the Wrong Reasons

What founders get wrong about localizing products for the Middle East beyond translation

Founders often mistake localization for mere translation when building products for the Middle East, overlooking critical aspects like local payment preferences, cultural nuances, and complex regulatory landscapes. This oversight can lead to significant adoption challenges and hinder market penetration in the region's diverse and rapidly growing tech ecosystem.

IrfanMar 52 min read

What founders get wrong about localizing products for the Middle East beyond translation

UAE based Ledgers raises $250K to strengthen AI tools for startup leaders

UAE’s Ledgers closes $250,000 angel round to accelerate development of its AI decision intelligence platform for founders.

RazaMar 32 min read

UAE based Ledgers raises $250K to strengthen AI tools for startup leaders

Skipr secures $2M seed funding to build sovereign AI infrastructure

Skipr raises $2M in seed funding to scale its sovereign AI infrastructure, led by founder Andreas Hartl and backed by strategic investors in Abu Dhabi.

RazaMar 22 min read

Skipr secures $2M seed funding to build sovereign AI infrastructure

Angelic Intelligence lands $15M to accelerate Middle East growth

Angelic Intelligence raises USD 15 million to expand its AI driven enterprise solutions across the Middle East, signaling growing investor interest in regional artificial intelligence adoption.

RazaFeb 262 min read

Angelic Intelligence lands $15M to accelerate Middle East growth

UAE sets governance framework for AI use in Finance

UAE Central Bank issues new guidance on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in financial services, outlining governance, risk management and compliance standards for regulated entities.

RazaFeb 252 min read

UAE sets governance framework for AI use in Finance

Saudi AI firm HUMAIN backs xAI with $3 Billion series E investment

Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN has taken a significant minority stake in xAI through a $3 billion Series E investment, deepening the Kingdom’s exposure to global artificial intelligence infrastructure and innovation.

RazaFeb 192 min read

Saudi AI firm HUMAIN backs xAI with $3 Billion series E investment

Vision Ventures backs Deep.SA in early AI investment play

AI startup Deep.SA has closed a pre seed funding round with participation from Vision Ventures, marking early strategic backing as the company develops AI-driven solutions for enterprise markets across the GCC.

RazaFeb 192 min read

Vision Ventures backs Deep.SA in early AI investment play

UAEDebt & Grants

UAE’s ZIWO secures strategic debt investment from Amplify Growth Fund

AI contact centre platform ZIWO has secured a strategic debt financing investment from Amplify Growth Fund, managed by Ajeej Capital, to support regional expansion, deepen partnerships, and scale AI driven capabilities across the GCC.

RazaFeb 172 min read

UAE’s ZIWO secures strategic debt investment from Amplify Growth Fund

Government & PolicyDigital Transformation

Pakistan Commits 1 Billion Dollars to AI Development by 2030

Pakistan launches Indus AI Week with $1B commitment to artificial intelligence, unveiling Islamabad AI Declaration and programs to train 1 million workers by 2030.

MoFeb 142 min read

Pakistan Commits 1 Billion Dollars to AI Development by 2030

SaaS & EnterpriseEgypt & North Africa

Egypt’s Tactful AI lands $1M as it prepares for series A push

Egyptian CX startup Tactful AI secures $1 million in Pre-Series A funding to scale its agentic AI platform across Egypt and EMEA, with plans to accelerate R&D and target a Series A within 12 months.

RazaFeb 92 min read

Egypt’s Tactful AI lands $1M as it prepares for series A push

Talent & WorkforceUAE

UAE AI hiring platform Qureos raises $5M to expand across MENA

UAE based AI hiring platform Qureos raises $5 million in seed funding led by Prosus Ventures to expand its AI driven recruitment platform across the MENA region, with adoption by over 1,000 enterprise clients.

RazaFeb 42 min read

UAE AI hiring platform Qureos raises $5M to expand across MENA

Accelerators & IncubatorsEvents & Conferences

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

Qatar waives QFC registration fees for three years and deploys $18M to 15 startups as Web Summit Qatar draws 25,000 attendees.

MoFeb 22 min read

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

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