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Asiya Nayab
Asiya Nayab is Senior Editor at LAFFAZ, covering startups, technology, and business developments across India and MENA. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Delhi. Her reporting spans funding rounds, emerging companies, employment trends, and women-led startups, with a particular eye for ventures that deserve wider attention. She also oversees editorial quality across the newsroom.
Chari Secures $12 Mn Series A, Becomes Morocco’s First VC-Backed Startup to Obtain Financial Institution License
Morocco’s YC-backed fintech Chari closes a $12M Series A led by SPE Capital and Orange Ventures, marking a national record and a major regulatory milestone with a financial institution license.
Dubai’s fintech UPFRONT raises $10 Million Pre-Seed to tackle SMB cash flow challenges
Dubai fintech UPFRONT raises $10 million pre-seed to solve SMB cash flow inefficiencies in MENA, led by Palm Ventures and SABAH.fund.
Cuzdan LLC Partners with PayTabs Group to Drive Azerbaijan’s Digital Payments Growth
Cuzdan launches nationwide payment orchestration platform powered by PayTabs' technology to boost financial inclusion and unlock opportunities for businesses and consumers.
Saudi Arabia’s fintech startup Bwatech scores $16 Million to Expand Corporate Financial Solutions
Saudi fintech startup Bwatech has raised $16 million in a Sharaka Financial-led round to scale its corporate banking solutions, advance open banking infrastructure, and accelerate Saudi Arabia’s financial sector transformation under Vision 2030.
UAE-based Armoir Secures $500K Seed to Disrupt Premium Luggage Sector
UAE-based Armoir bags $500K seed funding to expand into Europe & MENA, targeting the premium luggage market projected to hit US$75B by 2031.
Ex-WhatsApp Security Chief Attaullah Baig Sues Meta Over Mass Data Access & Retaliation
Ex-WhatsApp security chief Attaullah Baig alleges Meta ignored major privacy flaws, gave engineers unchecked access to user data, and retaliated against him.
Google U.S. Antitrust Verdict: What Turned the Tables for the Tech Giant – A Victory or Ultimatum?
Google trial ends with Chrome spared but a $425M privacy verdict and new data-sharing orders, redefining the fight over Big Tech dominance.
Anurag Kashyap Slams ‘Chiranjeevi Hanuman’: Can Indian Cinema Survive the Age of AI?
As Chiranjeevi Hanuman becomes India’s first AI-generated feature film, Anurag Kashyap raises tough questions about creativity, artists, and cinema’s future.
UAE’s CE-Ventures Joins $100 Million Funding Round for U.S. Nuclear Startup Aalo Atomics
The UAE’s CE-Ventures has joined global investors in Aalo Atomics’ $100M Series B, backing modular nuclear technology aimed at powering the AI-driven energy future.
India Bans Money-based Online Games, Sparking Industry Crisis
India's parliament has passed a bill banning money-based online games, threatening apps like Dream11 and MPL, with shutdowns and job losses looming.
Riyadh-based Gathern Raises $72 million Series B Funding Ahead of IPO
Gathern raises $72M Series B, valued at $266M, to expand Saudi Arabia’s top vacation rental platform, supporting Vision 2030 tourism growth and IPO plans.