How International founders can easily get a Saudi Visa for LEAP 2026
What international founders need to know about getting a Saudi visa for LEAP 2026, from application options to entry requirements.
Noon raises $500 million as investors look for the next Talabat
Middle East e commerce platform noon has raised $500 million in fresh funding, strengthening its balance sheet as it moves closer to a potential...
FAST Ventures launches $3 million FAST Foundry Fund for MENA startups
FAST Ventures launches the $3 million FAST Foundry Fund, a venture-studio model supporting early-stage MENA startups with capital, workspace, and operational resources across AI, adtech, retail tech, and the creator economy.
African fintech fund First Circle Capital gets $6M from IFC to boost early-stage startups
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) invests $6 million in First Circle Capital to accelerate early-stage fintech innovation and gender-smart venture funding across Africa.
Jahez invests in Doos after Snoonu acquisition and Noon merger
Saudi Arabia’s fast-commerce startup Doos has received a strategic investment from Jahez International, marking a new phase in the Kingdom’s growing quick-delivery ecosystem.
STC sets new revenue record at SAR 57.9B in first 9 months of 2025
Saudi telecom giant stc Group reports record revenues of SAR 57.9 billion for the first nine months of 2025, driven by digital services, cost efficiency, and strong demand for connectivity in line with Vision 2030.
Biban forum 2025 opens with $6B funding boost
The Biban Forum 2025 in Riyadh opens with more than USD 6 billion in financing agreements to empower Saudi entrepreneurs and SMEs in line with Vision 2030.
Saudi Loyalty startup Bonat Raises $6M, Eyes GCC Expansion
Saudi-based customer engagement SaaS company Bonat has raised $6 million in Series A funding, highlighting the growing investor appetite for homegrown enterprise software in the Kingdom.
Mila Celebrations and Rodyan Group sign $5M strategic Partnership to digitize Saudi Arabia’s Event Industry
Mila Celebrations partners with Rodyan Group in a $5M deal to digitize Saudi Arabia’s event industry, combining AI, creativity, and operational excellence in line with Vision 2030.
Saudi fintech Stream raises $4M to power MENA fintech growth
Saudi fintech Stream, founded in 2024 by Ibrahim Aldlaigan, raised $4 million in seed funding led by Outliers VC with participation from BYLD Ventures and Careem co-founder Abdullah Elyas, to expand its automated billing and payments platform across the MENA region.