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Saudi Fashion Marketplace Aya Secures $1.6 Million in Seed Funding
Aya raised $1.6 million in seed funding to enhance its e-commerce platform for modest fashion. The company leverages data insights...
Moroccan Superapp ORA Technologies Secures $1.9 Million to Expand Digital Services
ORA Technologies raised $1.9 million in a pre-Series A round, bringing total funding to $4.4 million. The company plans to...
Talabat Completes Full Acquisition of InstaShop for $32 Million
Talabat acquires 100% of InstaShop from Delivery Hero SE for $32 million, strengthening its grocery and retail division. InstaShop will...
Qatar to Host Inaugural MWC Doha: A New Era for Digital Innovation in MENA
Qatar will host the first-ever MWC Doha on November 25-26, 2025, marking a major milestone for digital transformation in MENA....
UAE, Saudi Arabia to Lead $25 Billion Sustainable Bond Issuance in 2025
The Middle East's sustainable bond market is projected to reach $18 billion to $23 billion in 2025, led by UAE...
UAE Lender Deem Secures $400 Million Debt Financing from JP Morgan
Deem Finance secured up to $400 million debt financing from JP Morgan to support SME and consumer lending. The deal...
SC Ventures and Visa Collaborate to Empower SMEs in MENA
SC Ventures and Visa have partnered to provide financial solutions for SMEs in the MENA region, fostering digital growth. SMEs...
MENA Startups Raise $494 Million in February 2025, Marking a 371% MoM Surge
MENA startups raised $494 million in February 2025, marking a 371% month-on-month growth when excluding debt financing. Saudi Arabia led...
Middle East Dominates China’s Belt and Road Initiative with $39 Billion in Investments
The Middle East received $39 billion in Chinese investments under the Belt and Road Initiative, marking a 102% increase. Energy...
Saudi Arabia’s CQR Secures $3 Million to Strengthen AI-Driven Cybersecurity Solutions
CQR secured $3 million in funding from Shorooq Partners to expand AI-driven OT cybersecurity solutions. The company focuses on scalable,...
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