Flat6Labs and UNDP open fourth round of green growth accelerator
UNDP and partners open applications for Cohort 4 of the Green Growth and Jobs Accelerator Project in Jordan to support SMEs driving sustainability and green jobs.
UAE corporate giant Crescent Enterprises launches $68M venture-building initiative
Crescent Enterprises, the Sharjah-based diversified conglomerate, has launched a $68 million (AED 250 million) venture-building programme to expand CE-Creates, its internal venture studio focused on developing high-growth and impact-driven businesses.
talabat names new CEO as shares drop 35% since IPO
talabat names Toon Gyssels CEO as competition heats up with Meituan’s Keeta expansion and Uber’s Deliveroo deal; shares 35% below IPO.
The Garage and Ministry of Energy open Taqatech applications to global startups driving the energy transition
Applications are now open for Saudi Arabia’s TAQAtech accelerator — launched by the Ministry of Energy and The Garage — to support 60 startups in hydrogen, carbon capture, and AI-driven energy innovation.
IB Ventures launches Saudi Arabia’s first $50 million biotech fund with global ambitions
IB Ventures launches Saudi Arabia’s first $50 million biotech fund, led by Dr. Hamad Al Omar and Dr. Yazeed Al Sufyani, to build a global biotech ecosystem.
Every founder’s guide to startup programs powering the UAE ecosystem
A decade ago, the UAE’s startup scene was little more than co-working spaces and a handful of free zones. Today, it’s one of the...
13 startups from Saudi Arabia’s Garage 8th Cohort Demo Day catching investor attention
Riyadh — On September 30, The Garage (الكــراج), Saudi Arabia’s flagship startup hub, unveiled its 8th cohort at a packed demo day. Eighteen early-stage...
The ultimate founders guide for raising your first $1m
If you’re reading this, I already know a few things about you. You’re probably running on too much coffee, too little sleep, and juggling...
Family Offices are becoming Venture Powerhouses in the Middle East
For decades, family offices in the Middle East were known for keeping things steady—managing fortunes through real estate, construction, and safe blue-chip investments. They...