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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jordan’s Engagesoft secures $3.5 million to power AI-Driven employee engagement
Engagesoft, founded in Jordan by brothers Omar and Tareq Tahboub, has raised $3.5 million in a pre-Series A round led by Silicon Badia to expand its AI-driven employee engagement platform across MENA.