Madinah’s tech awakening from holy city to startup Hub
Madinah’s startup scene is taking shape through KEC, new venture funds, and local founders driving Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 innovation goals.
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.
IB Ventures launches Saudi Arabia’s first $50 million biotech fund with global ambitions
IB Ventures launches Saudi Arabia’s first $50 million biotech fund, led by Dr. Hamad Al Omar and Dr. Yazeed Al Sufyani, to build a global biotech ecosystem.
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...
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.
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.