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First time at Web Summit Qatar, here’s how to get It right

Heading to Web Summit Qatar 2026 for the first time? Here’s what to expect, how big the event really is, how to prepare, and how to navigate one of the Middle East’s largest global tech gatherings.

RazaJan 282 min read

CybersecurityGovernment & Policy

Apple strengthens global age controls as governments push stricter online safety regulations

Apple is globally rolling out advanced age verification tools to comply with increasing child safety regulations worldwide. This move will impact users and developers across the MENA region, aligning with global efforts to enhance online protection for minors.

Mo2d ago2 min read

Apple strengthens global age controls as governments push stricter online safety regulations

Government & PolicyGulf Region

Germany and Qatar Launch Deep Tech Innovation Hub in Doha

ESMT Berlin partners with Qatar Investment Authority and QRDI Council to launch DEEP Qatar innovation hub supporting 150+ deep tech projects over three years.

MoFeb 82 min read

LevantGlobal Expansion

Jordan's Alefredo Acquires UK Tutoring Platform for $600K

Amman-based edtech startup Alefredo has acquired a UK-based online tutoring platform for $600,000, marking a strategic expansion into the European education market.

MoFeb 72 min read

Artificial IntelligenceLegalTech & RegTech

Lebanese Legal Tech HAQQ Raises $3 Million to Scale AI Platform

Beirut-based legal technology startup HAQQ has raised $3 million to expand its AI-powered legal services platform across the Middle East and North Africa.

MoFeb 72 min read

Saudi ArabiaSeries A+

Vennre raises pre series A capital in $9.6M funding round

Saudi based Vennre has raised $9.6 million in a pre series A funding round to scale its technology platform, as early stage investment activity continues to grow across the Kingdom’s startup ecosystem.

RazaJan 262 min read

Vennre raises pre series A capital in $9.6M funding round

Artificial IntelligenceDigital Transformation

Musk's Davos optimism crashes into 10 years of delivery failures

Elon Musk told Davos robots will outnumber humans and autonomy is solved, predictions that carry particular weight for the Middle East where governments are staking hundreds of billions on his technologies arriving on schedule.

MoJan 242 min read

Musk's Davos optimism crashes into 10 years of delivery failures

Seed FundingArtificial Intelligence

UAE’s A47 raises $2M to build AI native news platform

UAE media tech startup A47 has raised USD 2 million in pre seed funding to build an AI native news platform that prioritises verified, structured, and personalised information, addressing fragmented feeds and misinformation in digital news consumption.

MoJan 232 min read

UAE’s A47 raises $2M to build AI native news platform

Artificial IntelligenceSeed Funding

Saudi deep tech Startup GBT raises $1.3M for Geospatial AI growth

Saudi startup GulfBoost Technology secures $1.3 million in pre seed funding to expand its geospatial AI platform, targeting infrastructure and urban planning applications across the Kingdom.

MoJan 222 min read

Saudi deep tech Startup GBT raises $1.3M for Geospatial AI growth

Seed FundingVision 2030

Seed funding of SAR 19 Million fuels Grove Saudi Arabia’s expansion in Agri Tech

Saudi agri tech startup Grove Saudi Arabia has raised SAR 19 million (around $5.1 million) in a seed funding round to scale its controlled environment and vertical farming operations, supporting local food production and sustainability goals under Saudi Vision 2030.

RazaJan 192 min read

Seed funding of SAR 19 Million fuels Grove Saudi Arabia’s expansion in Agri Tech

Seed FundingArtificial Intelligence

AI recruitment platform Resquad AI closes $1.5M seed round

Saudi based startup Resquad AI has closed a $1.5 million seed funding round to scale its AI powered tech recruitment platform, expand across MENA and global markets, and accelerate development of its proprietary large language model for hiring automation.

RazaJan 182 min read

AI recruitment platform Resquad AI closes $1.5M seed round

Artificial IntelligenceSeed Funding

UAE startup KNOT Technologies raises $1M in pre seed financing

UAE based startup KNOT Technologies has raised $1 million in a pre seed funding round to advance its work in robotics and intelligent automation, as regional investment in industrial AI and smart systems continues to grow.

RazaJan 182 min read

UAE startup KNOT Technologies raises $1M in pre seed financing

Artificial IntelligenceSeed Funding

Saudi’s Madeed raises $400K in pre seed round

Saudi preventive health startup Madeed has raised $400,000 in a pre seed round led by Vision Ventures to scale its AI driven digital health platform, as early stage capital continues to support healthcare transformation priorities under Vision 2030.

RazaJan 132 min read

Saudi’s Madeed raises $400K in pre seed round

Artificial IntelligenceSeed Funding

Oasys Health raises $4.6M to scale AI powered operating system for health providers

Oasys Health raised $4.6 million, including a $4 million seed round led by Pathlight Ventures, to expand its AI native platform for behavioural health providers and broaden integrations with consumer wearables and health apps.

RazaJan 132 min read

Oasys Health raises $4.6M to scale AI powered operating system for health providers

BNPL & LendingDebt & Grants

Flooss locks in $22M facility to expand Shariah compliant lending

Bahrain based Shariah compliant fintech Flooss has secured a $22 million credit facility structured by Shorooq, as it scales its digital consumer financing products under Central Bank of Bahrain regulation.

RazaJan 132 min read

Flooss locks in $22M facility to expand Shariah compliant lending

Artificial IntelligenceEdTech

eMushrif raises $7.5M to support regional expansion

Oman based eMushrif has raised $7.5 million in a funding round led by Jasoor Ventures to expand its AI and IoT enabled school transportation management platform into Saudi Arabia and the UAE..

RazaJan 72 min read

eMushrif raises $7.5M to support regional expansion

Seed FundingEdTech

Business For Teens raises pre seed capital

Egyptian edtech startup Business For Teens closes a six figure pre-seed funding round to expand entrepreneurship and financial literacy programs for teenagers.

RazaJan 62 min read

Business For Teens raises pre seed capital

Artificial IntelligenceUAE

VBooking lands $5M to expand AI powered travel booking

UAE travel tech startup VBooking raises $5 million to scale its AI powered booking platform amid strong growth in global online travel markets.

RazaDec 302 min read

VBooking lands $5M to expand AI powered travel booking

Acquisition & M&AArtificial Intelligence

MIS cashes out xAI stake for $4.24M

Saudi listed MIS sells its entire stake in Elon Musk’s xAI for $4.24 million, booking a gain and strengthening liquidity, according to a Tadawul filing.

RazaDec 292 min read

Artificial IntelligenceSeed Funding

KBW Ventures backs Relik in Seed Round

UAE-based AI startup Relik raises seed funding backed by KBW Ventures as it targets the $467 billion global counterfeit market with its AI powered authentication platform.

RazaDec 232 min read

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