Tag: Gulf Business News

MWC Doha 2026 speaker and exhibitor announcement ahead of the November event in Qatar

The event’s second edition will bring together telecoms operators, satellite providers, technology companies and policymakers from 8 to 10 November. ...

Foodics makes a strategic investment in Funding Souq to expand restaurant and SME financing in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Foodics Invests in Funding Souq to Expand SME Financing in Saudi Arabia and UAE

bySafiya K

October 15, 2026

The strategic investment will expand access to Shariah-compliant financing for restaurants and SMEs, building on the companies’ existing collaboration in ...

Renew Capital Invests in Moroccan AI Startup Hypeo Ai to Transform Influencer Marketing in Africa and the Middle East

bySafiya K

August 18, 2025

Renew Capital, an Africa-focused impact investment firm, has announced an investment in Hypeo Ai, a Moroccan artificial intelligence startup redefining ...

Executives from Snoonu and Jahez sign the acquisition agreement in Doha, marking a $320 million cross-border tech deal that establishes Qatar’s first billion-riyal startup exit.

Jahez Acquires Majority Stake in Snoonu for $320M, Marking Qatar’s First Billion-Riyal Tech Exit

byTeam Rasmal

July 9, 2025

Key Takeaways Saudi-based Jahez Group acquires a majority stake in Qatar’s Snoonu in a $320 million deal Valuation crosses QAR ...

MENA Startup Scene Soars $88.7 Million Raised in February Funding Spree

MENA Startup Funding Hits $88.7 Million in February 2024

byRasmal Press Room

March 8, 2024

Startups in the MENA region raised $88.7 million in February, showing a 2% increase from the previous month but an ...

Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Launches $1 Billion VC Initiative to Energize Qatar's Innovation

Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani Announced a $1 Billion Investment in International & Regional Venture Capital Funds

byRasmal Press Room

February 27, 2024

Qatar's Prime Minister, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, spearheads a $1 billion venture capital initiative by ...

Sawari Ventures Launches $150 Million Fund to Boost Egyptian Startup Ecosystem

Sawari Ventures Unveils $150 Million Fund to Support Egyptian Startups

byRasmal Press Room

February 21, 2024

Sawari Ventures announces a substantial $150 million fund dedicated to supporting Egyptian startups, signalling a significant boost for the country's ...