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Careem has failed again in Saudi Arabia as its fourth market retreat exposes broken execution

his is the fourth time. Qatar in February 2023. Pakistan food delivery in June 2022. Pakistan ride-hailing in July 2025. Now Saudi Arabia in May 2026. Each time the script is identical. Make promises. Build infrastructure. Commit to dominance. Leave quietly when the numbers don't work.

Mo24m ago2 min read

Saudi ArabiaE-commerce

Taager opens China supply office to strengthen MENA seller infrastructure

Taager has opened its first supply office in China, moving beyond its marketplace model to become a vertically integrated infrastructure provider. The move targets the sourcing bottlenecks that hold back thousands of social sellers across the MENA region.

Mira Sen3d ago2 min read

Taager opens China supply office to strengthen MENA seller infrastructure

Startup EcosystemSaudi Arabia

Gifting platform Udora closes $10 million round ahead of Saudi launch

Dubai-based gifting platform Udora has raised $10 million in a private round as it prepares to launch in Saudi Arabia in Q3 2026. The company, formerly known as Flowwow, already generates a third of its global GMV from the MENA region.

Mira Sen4d ago2 min read

Gifting platform Udora closes $10 million round ahead of Saudi launch

Paquik scales crowdshipping model after $85K investment round

Crowdshipping startup Paquik raises USD 85,000 in seed funding to scale its peer to peer delivery platform, expand service offerings, and deepen regional logistics innovation.

RazaMar 12 min read

Paquik scales crowdshipping model after $85K investment round

E-commerceVenture Capital

UAE Fresh Commerce Startup QuicKart Raises 1.5 Million Dollars

Dubai-based QuicKart secures $1.5M seed funding led by Orbit Ventures to expand its farm-to-home fresh produce delivery across the UAE.

MoFeb 142 min read

UAE Fresh Commerce Startup QuicKart Raises 1.5 Million Dollars

E-commerceVision 2030

Saudi Trade Platform MUHIDE Closes Series A Backed by Asyad Group

Saudi Arabia's B2B trade platform MUHIDE has closed its Series A funding round with backing from Oman's Asyad Group to scale its digital commerce infrastructure.

MoFeb 72 min read

Digital TransformationE-commerce

Juthor secures SAR 1.87M pre seed funding to power multi channel commerce

Saudi based Juthour company has closed a SAR 1.87 million pre seed funding round to expand its technology platform supporting retailers across online and offline sales channels.

RazaJan 262 min read

Juthor secures SAR 1.87M pre seed funding to power multi channel commerce

Startup EcosystemGulf Region

How Startups Can Win Big at Web Summit Qatar 2026

Web Summit Qatar 2026 offers early stage startups opportunities to connect with investors, mentors, and media. Here’s how ALPHA participants can maximise visibility, pitch effectively, and turn conversations into meaningful business outcomes.

RazaJan 132 min read

How Startups Can Win Big at Web Summit Qatar 2026

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