Gulf Region

CADO enters Qatar to build unified GCC gifting infrastructure

UAE based premium gifting platform CADO has launched in Qatar, strengthening its GCC footprint and building a unified, cross-border corporate gifting infrastructure across the region.

InvestSky raises $4M seed round and expands Into Saudi Arabia

UAE based fintech InvestSky enters Saudi Arabia after a $4 million seed round and CMA approval, partnering with anb Capital to expand social first retail investing across the Kingdom and the wider MENA 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.

Abu Dhabi Investment valued Trump's Crypto Venture at $1 Billion

Investment firm backed by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan acquired a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency company linked to the Trump family, for $500 million.

Canadian Startup Plantaform Wins Web Summit Qatar 2026 Pitch Competition

Canadian agtech startup Plantaform wins Web Summit Qatar 2026 PITCH competition with NASA derived fogponics technology that uses 95% less water than traditional farming.

Web Summit Qatar startups raise $205 million in funding

Qatar startups showcased at Web Summit raised $205 million in funding, highlighting the country’s growing tech ecosystem, investor interest, and innovation driven entrepreneurship.

QIA backed Shorooq Fund brings $200M to late stage tech companies in MENA

Shorooq launches a $200M late stage growth fund backed by the Qatar Investment Authority to support mature MENA tech companies aiming for IPOs, addressing a key funding gap.

EvolutionX leads $50M investment in Kitopi as UAE cloud kitchen scales regionally

Kitopi secures $50 million in growth capital led by EvolutionX to expand its cloud kitchen and F&B technology platform across the GCC, following profitability and accelerating franchising plans.

Viero closes $1.2M seed round for regional expansion

Saudi logistics tech startup Viero secures $1.2M in seed funding led by Watheeq Capital and strategic investors to scale its unified fleet and logistics platform across MENA.

SkipCash raises $4M Series A to expand smart payments across GCC

Qatarbased fintech SkipCash raises $4M Series A to scale Tap to Phone smart payment solutions and expand across the GCC.

Web Summit Qatar marks Yuno’s deeper push into MENA with Tap Payments partnership

Yuno and Tap Payments partner to simplify enterprise entry into MENA, combining Yuno’s global payments orchestration with Tap’s GCC licenses and local payment methods to speed compliant expansion.

At Web Summit Qatar, Rwazi unveils Sena to speed up enterprise decision making

At Web Summit Qatar 2026, Rwazi launches Sena, an AI copilot that transforms real time data into actionable business decisions, streamlining enterprise workflows.

Qatar offers three-year fee waiver to lure startups at Web Summit

Qatar waives QFC registration fees for three years and deploys $18M to 15 startups as Web Summit Qatar draws 25,000 attendees.

BLOXX brings a community first housing experiment to Web Summit Qatar

BLOXX launches ĀRIKI BLOXX at Web Summit Qatar, a joint venture with ĀRIKI Group that pairs fintech enabled home equity with community led, culturally grounded housing development.

Qatar unveils 10 year residency program to attract global entrepreneurs and executives

Qatar launches a 10 year residency program for entrepreneurs and senior executives while expanding its venture capital fund by $2 billion to attract global talent and diversify its economy.

Qatar doubles down on Startups with $2 Billion fund Injection at Web Summit 2026

Sovereign wealth fund expands venture program as Qatar pursues tech dominance alongside Saudi Arabia, UAE

Web Summit announces Qatar 2027 with 50% off tickets

Pay Later closes $10M seed funding to expand flexible payments in Qatar

Qatari fintech startup Pay Later has closed a $10 million seed funding round to expand its buy now pay later and embedded finance solutions across the GCC, reflecting rising investment in flexible payment technologies in the region.

Every stage and session that’s actually worth your time at Web Summit Qatar

From Centre Stage keynotes to hands on workshops, here’s how to navigate Web Summit Qatar’s stages and sessions to get real value without burning out.