Tencent applies for SAMA approval to launch WeChat in Saudi Arabia
Tencent is seeking Saudi Central Bank approval to launch WeChat in Saudi Arabia, with the application currently under review.
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.
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...
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.
Egyptian fintech MNT-Halan taps debt market again with $71.4M issuance
Egyptian fintech unicorn MNT-Halan raises $71.4 million in its seventh securitised bond deal to expand lending and deepen financial inclusion across Egypt.
Gen Z is quietly building the Middle East’s next economy
Gen Z founders in Saudi, UAE & Egypt are redefining entrepreneurship, turning social reach into scalable businesses powered by tech and payments.
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.
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.
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.