Aayan backs Kuwait’s Dawi in move toward digital healthcare growth
Aayan Leasing and Investment acquires a strategic stake in Dawi, Kuwait’s leading digital healthcare app, marking its expansion into the healthtech sector.
UAE’s CADO raises US $4.5M expand into Saudi Arabia and New York
UAE-founded gifting platform CADO closes US $4.5 million pre-seed round to deepen Saudi expansion and launch in New York, signalling a MENA-to-global scale play.
Madinah’s tech awakening from holy city to startup Hub
Madinah’s startup scene is taking shape through KEC, new venture funds, and local founders driving Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 innovation goals.
Chari raises $12M from SPE Capital & Orange Ventures after securing Morocco’s Central Bank license
Moroccan fintech and e-commerce startup Chari raises $12 million in a Series A round led by SPE Capital and Orange Ventures to launch a merchant super app integrating payments, FMCG orders, and financial services for small retailers.
Saudi Arabia’s Tabby launches in-house AI infrastructure
Tabby launches an AI factory in Saudi Arabia powered by NVIDIA HGX to process data locally, improve fraud detection, and personalize fintech services.
How Saudi’s Hajj Challenge is turning pilgrimage into a Startup Sandbox
Saudi’s Hajj Challenge 3rd edition empowers startups driving Muslim tech with AI, health, and logistics innovations for millions of pilgrims.
Monshaat’s estrdad initiative eases startup costs up to 80 percent
Estrdad by Monsha’at refunds key government fees for Saudi startups and SMEs, easing costs in the first 3 years and fueling Vision 2030 growth.
Saudi Arabia’s Startup ecosystem gets a boost with Ministry of Investment’s new initiative
Saudi Arabia is doubling down on its startup ambitions. The Ministry of Investment has unveiled Startup Saudi, a flagship national platform designed to supercharge...
Why MENA needs more “Boring Startups”
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) startup ecosystem is vibrant, attracting significant venture capital and government support. While entrepreneurial energy often gravitates towards...
Riyadh and Abu Dhabi defining the gaming map of MENA
Riyadh: Saudi gaming revenue $1.19B in 2024, rising to $1.64B by 2028; Savvy Games’ $38B plan and the Esports World Cup 2025 ($70.45M prize...