If tech can’t speak Arabic, it can’t scale
Arabic users are the internet’s fastest-growing audience, yet global tech still designs in English. Startups such as Lucidya, Nanovate and AlTibbi are building the Arabic-first web from the ground up.
Saudi startup Foodics partners with AWS to scale AI-driven restaurant solutions
Saudi-based Foodics signs a US$10 million agreement with AWS to boost AI innovation and cloud expansion across its restaurant management platform in the Middle East.
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.
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...
Oman’s ITHCA invests $20M in U.S. chipmaker Movandi
Oman’s ITHCA Group leads a $40M round with a $20M investment in U.S. chipmaker Movandi, aiming to establish Muscat as a regional hub for 5G and semiconductor innovation.
MENA VC funding Surges to $1.2B in Q3 2025, beats Southeast Asia : MAGNiTT Reports
MENA’s startup ecosystem breaks records with $3B in venture funding in 2025 — surpassing Southeast Asia for the first time, led by UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Riyadh to lead global efforts in AI, Health, and education through FII 2025
Riyadh will host the 9th Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute from October 27–30, 2025, under the theme “The Key to Prosperity.” With 600+ global speakers and $70B in previous investment outcomes, FII9 cements Saudi Arabia’s capital as a global center for innovation, AI, and sustainable growth.
Bahrain’s Fintech Forward 2025 to spotlight AI, Open Banking, and digital transformation
Bahrain is gearing up to host Fintech Forward 2025 — bringing together regulators, investors, and fintech leaders to shape the next era of digital finance and innovation across the Middle East.
Meta updates it’s algorithm with more user control over reels
Facebook has upgraded Reels with AI-powered recommendations, “friend bubbles,” and real-time search. With 200B daily views and 3B monthly users, Meta is turning short videos into the future of social connection — but MENA creators want more localization.
Google expands AI App Builder Opal to 15 Countries — but MENA still waiting
Google has rolled out its no-code AI app builder Opal to 15 new countries, including Pakistan and India, introducing faster workflows and advanced debugging — but the Middle East and North Africa remain absent from the expansion list.