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King Saud University enters the startup game with Riyadh Valley

King Saud University's investment arm has partnered with SparkLabs to establish a venture fund and four-month accelerator program launching in April. The move marks a significant shift in how major Gulf research institutions approach commercialization of academic research and represents a direct challenge to private venture firms dominating early-stage funding in Saudi Arabia.

Mo2d ago2 min read

Mobility & LogisticsMobility & Transport

PIF-backed Lucid Motors cuts 800 jobs to turn profitable

Lucid Motors, the California electric vehicle maker backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, laid off roughly 800 salaried employees on Friday

MoFeb 202 min read

PIF-backed Lucid Motors cuts 800 jobs to turn profitable

Funding & VCSeed Funding

UAE Fresh Commerce Startup QuicKart Raises 1.5 Million Dollars

Dubai-based QuicKart secures $1.5M seed funding led by Orbit Ventures to expand its farm-to-home fresh produce delivery across the UAE.

MoFeb 142 min read

UAE Fresh Commerce Startup QuicKart Raises 1.5 Million Dollars

Venture CapitalBlockchain & Web3

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.

MoFeb 62 min read

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

EventsSeed Funding

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.

RazaFeb 42 min read

Web Summit Qatar startups raise $205 million in funding

Markets, IPO & M&AGulf Region

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.

RazaFeb 32 min read

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

NewsGovernment & Policy

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.

RazaFeb 22 min read

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

EventsEvents & Conferences

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

MoFeb 12 min read

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

EventsEvents & Conferences

The real networking hotspots at Web Summit Qatar

While talks and panels at Web Summit Qatar deliver insights, many of the most valuable connections happen after hours , from Night Summit events to private dinners, casual meetups, and spontaneous conversations that can lead to funding, partnerships, and long term collaboration.

RazaJan 302 min read

The real networking hotspots at Web Summit Qatar

EventsGulf Region

Inside a founder’s journey to meet investors at Web Summit Qatar 2026

Web Summit Qatar 2026 brings together Gulf investors and global VCs under one roof. Learn how founders can prepare, schedule meetings, and convert brief encounters into meaningful connections.

RazaJan 282 min read

Inside a founder’s journey to meet investors at Web Summit Qatar 2026

Funding & VCStartup Ecosystem

Vennre raises pre series A capital in $9.6M funding round

Saudi based Vennre has raised $9.6 million in a pre series A funding round to scale its technology platform, as early stage investment activity continues to grow across the Kingdom’s startup ecosystem.

RazaJan 262 min read

Vennre raises pre series A capital in $9.6M funding round

Funding & VCSeed Funding

Ammar closes seed investment round worth over $4M

Ammar Real Estate Technology closes a seed investment round worth over $4 million to scale its digital property management and real estate technology platform.

RazaJan 232 min read

Ammar closes seed investment round worth over $4M

NewsArtificial Intelligence

OpenCX secures $7M backed by Shurooq and Sadu Financial

UAE’s customer experience software provider OpenCX has raised $7 million in a funding round led by strategic and institutional investors, including Shurooq and Sadu Financial, to accelerate product development and regional expansion of its AI enabled CX platform.

RazaJan 212 min read

OpenCX secures $7M backed by Shurooq and Sadu Financial

EventsEvents & Conferences

How Startups Can Win Big at Web Summit Qatar 2026

Web Summit Qatar 2026 offers early stage startups opportunities to connect with investors, mentors, and media. Here’s how ALPHA participants can maximise visibility, pitch effectively, and turn conversations into meaningful business outcomes.

RazaJan 132 min read

How Startups Can Win Big at Web Summit Qatar 2026

TechnologyArtificial Intelligence

Oasys Health raises $4.6M to scale AI powered operating system for health providers

Oasys Health raised $4.6 million, including a $4 million seed round led by Pathlight Ventures, to expand its AI native platform for behavioural health providers and broaden integrations with consumer wearables and health apps.

RazaJan 132 min read

Oasys Health raises $4.6M to scale AI powered operating system for health providers

Funding & VCArtificial Intelligence

Saudi retail tech firm Rewaa raises $45M

Saudi retail technology company Rewaa raises $45 million to expand AI driven automation tools for SMEs, backed by Wa’ed Ventures, STV, and Vision Ventures.

RazaDec 312 min read

Saudi retail tech firm Rewaa raises $45M

Funding & VCGulf Region

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ raises $5B in Asia led financing

Abu Dhabi based ADQ secures a $5 billion financing deal with Asian financial institutions, strengthening its funding base and deepening Asia, Middle East financial ties.

RazaDec 262 min read

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ raises $5B in Asia led financing

Funding & VCSeed Funding

Tharawat Holding leads $2.5M Seed round in Lucid Capital

Lucid Capital closes a $2.5 million seed round led by Tharawat Holding as it scales its investment platform and builds regulatory ready financial infrastructure.

RazaDec 232 min read

Tharawat Holding leads $2.5M Seed round in Lucid Capital

TechnologyArtificial Intelligence

KBW Ventures backs Relik in Seed Round

UAE-based AI startup Relik raises seed funding backed by KBW Ventures as it targets the $467 billion global counterfeit market with its AI powered authentication platform.

RazaDec 232 min read

TechnologySaaS & Enterprise

Premialab closes $220M growth round backed by KKR

UAE headquartered Premialab raises $220 million in a growth funding round led by KKR to expand its quantitative investment analytics platform globally.

RazaDec 232 min read

Premialab closes $220M growth round backed by KKR

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