Startup News and Stories fostering insights into various sectors (Fintech, Edtech, Logistics, etc.) of MENA (Middle East & North Africa) – majorly Abu Dhabi, Dubai, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, Lebanon, Palestine, and Qatar among others.
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.
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.
Salasa’s $30M bet leverages AI to streamline Saudi e-commerce logistics, riding Vision 2030’s growth and fixing fulfillment fragmentation in the Gulf region.
Riyadh-based Jahez secures $40M Shariah-compliant credit facility from NBB, posts Q2 profit dip, and expands GCC with Snoonu acquisition.
Bahrain's Reboot Coding Institute launches AI programs to train professionals and youth in next-gen skills, driving innovation across key sectors.
Bahrain's one of the leading financial institutions Eazy Financial Services (EazyPay), has recently announced a strategic partnership with Tamara, one of the region’s fastest-growing fintech platforms.
Unlike the UAE's Golden Visa and Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency, Bahrain's offering stands out for its flexibility and cost-effectiveness.
Founded in Ireland in 2023, Salaam Cola dedicates 10% of its profits to supporting conflict-affected communities in regions like Palestine, Syria, Yemen, and Lebanon.
According to SMEX, Samsung phones in MENA region may contain secretly embedded Israeli-linked software that poses a significant risk to users' privacy.
Prop-AI, the AI-powered platform revolutionizing how people discover, evaluate, and purchase real estate, last week closed its pre-seed funding round.
France-based Kumulus Water, the WaterTech startup transforming air into clean drinking water, has successfully raised $3.5 million in seed funding.
London, United Kingdom-based NayaOne, a Vendor Delivery Infrastructure (VDI) platform is entering Saudi Arabia with support from AstroLabs.