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TRENDING

Lebanese Entrepreneur Tarek Mansour’s Kalshi Raises B at B Valuation

Lebanese Entrepreneur Tarek Mansour’s Kalshi Raises $1B at $40B Valuation

Palestinian Startups Seek Investment and Global Partnerships in Silicon Valley

Palestinian Startups Seek Investment and Global Partnerships in Silicon Valley

Egypt’s Business Clinic Resolves 21 Startup Challenges, 27 Remain Under Review

Egypt’s Business Clinic Resolves 21 Startup Challenges, 27 Remain Under Review

Egypt Entrepreneurship Center Reviews 21 Pharmaceutical and Beauty Projects

Egypt Entrepreneurship Center Reviews 21 Pharmaceutical and Beauty Projects

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Latest News
Lebanese Entrepreneur Tarek Mansour’s Kalshi Raises $1B at $40B Valuation
Palestinian Startups Seek Investment and Global Partnerships in Silicon Valley
Egypt’s Business Clinic Resolves 21 Startup Challenges, 27 Remain Under Review
Egypt Entrepreneurship Center Reviews 21 Pharmaceutical and Beauty Projects
Orange Jordan and JODDB Sign Agreement to Support Startups and Innovation
Lebanese Entrepreneur Tarek Mansour’s Kalshi Raises B at B Valuation
Funding
1 Min Read
November 1, 2026

Lebanese Entrepreneur Tarek Mansour’s Kalshi Raises $1B at $40B Valuation

Kalshi, the prediction market co-founded by Lebanese entrepreneur Tarek Mansour, has raised an additional $1B in a round that values the company at $40B. Sequoia Capital and Wellington Management co-led…

Syrian Startup Percent Labs Closes Seed Round at Valuation Above M
Funding
1 Min Read
October 31, 2026

Syrian Startup Percent Labs Closes Seed Round at Valuation Above $1M

Morocco’s ABA Life Signs M Investment Agreement With Admaius Capital Partners
News
1 Min Read
October 29, 2026

Morocco’s ABA Life Signs $40M Investment Agreement With Admaius Capital Partners

BY Venture Partners Closes M Fund III For Early-Stage AI Startups
News
1 Min Read
October 29, 2026

BY Venture Partners Closes $60M Fund III For Early-Stage AI Startups

MNT Investments Raises MNT-Halan Stake to 80% with M Capital Increase
News
1 Min Read
October 29, 2026

MNT Investments Raises MNT-Halan Stake to 80% with $71M Capital Increase

Palestinian Startups Seek Investment and Global Partnerships in Silicon Valley
Ecosystem
2 Min Read
November 1, 2026

Palestinian Startups Seek Investment and Global Partnerships in Silicon Valley

Egypt’s Business Clinic Resolves 21 Startup Challenges, 27 Remain Under Review
Ecosystem
1 Min Read
November 1, 2026

Egypt’s Business Clinic Resolves 21 Startup Challenges, 27 Remain Under Review

Egypt Entrepreneurship Center Reviews 21 Pharmaceutical and Beauty Projects
Ecosystem
1 Min Read
November 1, 2026

Egypt Entrepreneurship Center Reviews 21 Pharmaceutical and Beauty Projects

Main Headlines

Madica Secures  Million From Flourish Ventures to Back 25–30 More African Startups

Madica Secures $6 Million From Flourish Ventures to Back 25–30 More African Startups

News
2 Min Read
October 29, 2026
DPI’s Nclude Fund Closes Above 2M to Back Africa and Middle East Startups

DPI’s Nclude Fund Closes Above $112M to Back Africa and Middle East Startups

News
2 Min Read
October 28, 2026
Phaze Ventures Secures More Than M for AI and Deeptech Funds

Phaze Ventures Secures More Than $40M for AI and Deeptech Funds

News
1 Min Read
October 28, 2026
Tanmiya Capital Ventures II Reaches 0M Final Close to Back Egyptian Companies

Tanmiya Capital Ventures II Reaches $130M Final Close to Back Egyptian Companies

News
1 Min Read
October 28, 2026
Snowflake Plans 0M Investment in Saudi Arabia Through 2030

Snowflake Plans $300M Investment in Saudi Arabia Through 2030

News
2 Min Read
October 27, 2026
PayTabs Saudi Arabia Plans SAR 35M Acquisition of SeaPay

PayTabs Saudi Arabia Plans SAR 35M Acquisition of SeaPay

News
1 Min Read
October 26, 2026

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Latest Funding Rounds

Qatar’s Growth X Capital Leads M Round for ALPHA10X

Qatar’s Growth X Capital Leads $5M Round for ALPHA10X

Funding
1 Min Read
October 29, 2026
UAE PropTech Startup Silkhaus Secures Undisclosed Pre-Series A Funding From Partners for Growth

UAE PropTech Startup Silkhaus Secures Undisclosed Pre-Series A Funding From Partners for Growth

Funding
1 Min Read
October 29, 2026
Egyptian Climatetech NoorNation Raises .05m Seed Round

Egyptian Climatetech NoorNation Raises $1.05m Seed Round

Funding
2 Min Read
October 28, 2026
Dubai-Based Aditum Co-Leads M Pre-IPO Round For India’s Garuda Aerospace

Dubai-Based Aditum Co-Leads $10M Pre-IPO Round For India’s Garuda Aerospace

Funding
1 Min Read
October 26, 2026
Egypt’s Turuq Raises Undisclosed Seed Round From Den VC

Egypt’s Turuq Raises Undisclosed Seed Round From Den VC

Funding
2 Min Read
October 26, 2026
Saudi Proptech Ghanem Raises .5m to Extend Pre-Seed Round to .6m

Saudi Proptech Ghanem Raises $1.5m to Extend Pre-Seed Round to $8.6m

Funding
1 Min Read
October 24, 2026

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Ecosystem Updates

Jordan Concludes Startup Project Supporting 697 Companies and 748 Jobs

Jordan Concludes Startup Project Supporting 697 Companies and 748 Jobs

Ecosystem
2 Min Read
November 1, 2026
Absa Opens DIFC Office to Link Gulf Capital With African Markets

Absa Opens DIFC Office to Link Gulf Capital With African Markets

Ecosystem
1 Min Read
October 31, 2026
Yango Ads Partners with Flyby to Bring Mobile Digital Advertising to UAE Streets

Yango Ads Partners with Flyby to Bring Mobile Digital Advertising to UAE Streets

Ecosystem
2 Min Read
October 31, 2026
Khalifa Fund Wins Three Awards at 2026 TITAN Business Awards

Khalifa Fund Wins Three Awards at 2026 TITAN Business Awards

Ecosystem
1 Min Read
October 30, 2026
Alfaisal University and Saudia Cargo Sign MoU for AI and Logistics Research

Alfaisal University and Saudia Cargo Sign MoU for AI and Logistics Research

Ecosystem
1 Min Read
October 30, 2026
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award Sets Ninth Edition for November 24 in Dubai

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award Sets Ninth Edition for November 24 in Dubai

Ecosystem
1 Min Read
October 30, 2026

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Programs & Opportunities

Incubooster Opens Applications for Innov Travel Morocco 2026

Incubooster Opens Applications for Innov Travel Morocco 2026

Opportunities
1 Min Read
October 30, 2026
Blue2Scale Opens Applications for 10 Algerian Blue Economy Startups
October 29, 2026
Algeria Blue Economy Blue2Scale

Blue2Scale Opens Applications for 10 Algerian Blue Economy Startups

Seed2Scale Opens Applications for 7 Algerian Agrifood Startups
October 29, 2026
Agrifood Algeria Entrepreneurship

Seed2Scale Opens Applications for 7 Algerian Agrifood Startups

TechStart Offers Business Development Support to Palestinian IT Firms
October 29, 2026
Entrepreneurship Opportunity Palestine

TechStart Offers Business Development Support to Palestinian IT Firms

Palestine Techno Park Opens Applications for HerHack – Tech for Justice
October 29, 2026
Entrepreneurship Hackathon HerHack – Tech for Justice

Palestine Techno Park Opens Applications for HerHack – Tech for Justice

Shell Intilaaqah Opens Applications for 15 Omani SMEs
October 29, 2026
Entrepreneurship Oman Opportunity

Shell Intilaaqah Opens Applications for 15 Omani SMEs

Replit and Hub71 to Host Build Night in Abu Dhabi
October 29, 2026
Abu Dhabi AI Entrepreneurship

Replit and Hub71 to Host Build Night in Abu Dhabi

Swarovski Foundation Opens 2026 Applications for €20,000 Creatives for Our Future Grants
October 29, 2026
Entrepreneurship Grant MENA

Swarovski Foundation Opens 2026 Applications for €20,000 Creatives for Our Future Grants

Careem Builders ’26 Opens Hackathon Applications in Jordan
October 29, 2026
Careem Careem Builders ’26 Entrepreneurship

Careem Builders ’26 Opens Hackathon Applications in Jordan

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Startup News

ALPHA10X Relocates Global Headquarters to Doha After M Funding Round

ALPHA10X Relocates Global Headquarters to Doha After $5M Funding Round

Startups
1 Min Read
October 31, 2026
Dubai Startup DXB Local Launches AI Platform That Turns Business Reviews into Practical Tips

Dubai Startup DXB Local Launches AI Platform That Turns Business Reviews into Practical Tips

Startups
3 Min Read
October 31, 2026
Saudi AI Startup Robonito Opens Agentic QA Testing Platform with Free Plan

Saudi AI Startup Robonito Opens Agentic QA Testing Platform with Free Plan

Startups
3 Min Read
October 31, 2026
Botim and Orange Egypt Enable UAE-to-Egypt Wallet Transfers

Botim and Orange Egypt Enable UAE-to-Egypt Wallet Transfers

Startups
1 Min Read
October 30, 2026
Souhoola Receives FRA Approval for Fintech-Based Consumer Finance in Egypt

Souhoola Receives FRA Approval for Fintech-Based Consumer Finance in Egypt

Startups
1 Min Read
October 30, 2026
Qashio Launches Global Pay Cross-Border Payments Product With Visa

Qashio Launches Global Pay Cross-Border Payments Product With Visa

Startups
1 Min Read
October 30, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Ajman’s Thara Connect Forum Outlines Startup Funding and Growth Priorities

Ajman’s Thara Connect Forum Outlines Startup Funding and Growth Priorities

Events
2 Min Read
October 31, 2026
Forbes Middle East Family Business Summit Draws 3,500 Participants in Abu Dhabi

Forbes Middle East Family Business Summit Draws 3,500 Participants in Abu Dhabi

Events
2 Min Read
October 30, 2026
Morocco-Italy Forum Signs Startup and Commercial Mediation Agreements

Morocco-Italy Forum Signs Startup and Commercial Mediation Agreements

Events
2 Min Read
October 30, 2026
Berytech to Host Pitch. Connect. Invest. in Beirut on November 16

Berytech to Host Pitch. Connect. Invest. in Beirut on November 16

Events
1 Min Read
October 30, 2026
African Startup Conference to Bring DeepTech Innovators to Algiers in December 2026

African Startup Conference to Bring DeepTech Innovators to Algiers in December 2026

Events
1 Min Read
October 30, 2026
Kafr El Sheikh University Hosts Innovation and Entrepreneurship Seminar for Students

Kafr El Sheikh University Hosts Innovation and Entrepreneurship Seminar for Students

Events
2 Min Read
October 30, 2026

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Tech Bytes

Meta Launches Style Sketch AI Fashion App in Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand

Meta Launches Style Sketch AI Fashion App in Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand

Tech
2 Min Read
October 31, 2026
People of Data Wins Foreign Ministry Backing for AI Heritage Film Program

People of Data Wins Foreign Ministry Backing for AI Heritage Film Program

Tech
1 Min Read
October 31, 2026
Al Masraf Launches Bilingual AI Platform for Customer Lead Qualification

Al Masraf Launches Bilingual AI Platform for Customer Lead Qualification

Tech
2 Min Read
October 30, 2026
10 University Teams to Compete in Emirates Robotics Competition Finals in Dubai

10 University Teams to Compete in Emirates Robotics Competition Finals in Dubai

Tech
1 Min Read
October 30, 2026
DEWA Signs Technology Agreements With Huawei, Nozomi Networks and Syskey

DEWA Signs Technology Agreements With Huawei, Nozomi Networks and Syskey

Tech
1 Min Read
October 30, 2026
Space42 Signs Satellite Connectivity MoU with Viasat and Terrestar

Space42 Signs Satellite Connectivity MoU with Viasat and Terrestar

Tech
1 Min Read
October 30, 2026

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What’s Happening in Saudi Arabia

KAUST Hosts 13th Saudi HPC/AI Conference with Around 400 Participants

KAUST Hosts 13th Saudi HPC/AI Conference with Around 400 Participants

October 30, 2026
AI Conference KAUST
Saudi PIF Shifts Focus from Investment Expansion to Value Creation

Saudi PIF Shifts Focus from Investment Expansion to Value Creation

October 29, 2026
Ecosystem Expansion Investment
Saudi Cultural Fund and Al-Dirah Development Sign MoU to Support Cultural Projects

Saudi Cultural Fund and Al-Dirah Development Sign MoU to Support Cultural Projects

October 29, 2026
Cultural Fund Ecosystem Entrepreneurship
20 Tech Projects Advance to Final Stage of Riyadh’s Riyada Hackathon

20 Tech Projects Advance to Final Stage of Riyadh’s Riyada Hackathon

October 29, 2026
Ecosystem Entrepreneurship Hackathon
Saudi Startup Uddah HR Launches Free End-of-Service Calculator

Saudi Startup Uddah HR Launches Free End-of-Service Calculator

October 29, 2026
HR KSA Startups
Jazan Chamber Launches Growth Path Program for Entrepreneurs and SMEs

Jazan Chamber Launches Growth Path Program for Entrepreneurs and SMEs

October 28, 2026
Ecosystem Entrepreneurship Jazan

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What’s Happening in UAE

Botim Launches UAE’s First Fintech-Issued Jaywan Prepaid Card for 200,000 Workers

Botim Launches UAE’s First Fintech-Issued Jaywan Prepaid Card for 200,000 Workers

October 30, 2026
Botim Card Fintech
Dubai-Based FlareFalcon.ai Launches to Improve Business Visibility in AI Search

Dubai-Based FlareFalcon.ai Launches to Improve Business Visibility in AI Search

October 30, 2026
AI Dubai FlareFalcon.ai
Dubai Silicon Oasis and TUM International Partner on Applied Research and Technology Transfer

Dubai Silicon Oasis and TUM International Partner on Applied Research and Technology Transfer

October 30, 2026
Dubai Dubai Silicon Oasis Ecosystem
Jio Haptik Launches SOLO AI Business Platform in the UAE

Jio Haptik Launches SOLO AI Business Platform in the UAE

October 30, 2026
AI Business Jio Haptik
DIFC Announces Dubai Future Finance Week 2026 With 85+ Events

DIFC Announces Dubai Future Finance Week 2026 With 85+ Events

October 30, 2026
DIFC Dubai Dubai Future Finance Week
Dubai Launches Team to Develop Regulations for Emerging Technologies

Dubai Launches Team to Develop Regulations for Emerging Technologies

October 30, 2026
Dubai Ecosystem Regulation

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What’s Happening in Qatar

KARTY Partners with Qatar Airways Privilege Club to Enable KPoints-to-Avios Conversion

KARTY Partners with Qatar Airways Privilege Club to Enable KPoints-to-Avios Conversion

October 30, 2026
Fintech KARTY Partnership
Qatar University to Host Entrepreneurship Market from November 2 to 5

Qatar University to Host Entrepreneurship Market from November 2 to 5

October 30, 2026
Doha Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Market
Qatar Announces .76B Education PPP to Develop 22 Schools

Qatar Announces $1.76B Education PPP to Develop 22 Schools

October 28, 2026
Edtech Education Qatar
Qatar Chamber and UNIDO Develop Entrepreneurship and Innovation Model

Qatar Chamber and UNIDO Develop Entrepreneurship and Innovation Model

October 27, 2026
Ecosystem Entrepreneurship Innovation
Qatar Investment Promotion Agency Wins 2026 UN Investment Promotion Award

Qatar Investment Promotion Agency Wins 2026 UN Investment Promotion Award

October 26, 2026
Agency Award Economy
Qatar’s BuzzGage Prepares New Investment Round After Reaching 350,000 Students

Qatar’s BuzzGage Prepares New Investment Round After Reaching 350,000 Students

October 25, 2026
BuzzGage Edtech Investment

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What’s Happening in Egypt

Egypt and IE University Explore Cooperation to Support Startups

Egypt and IE University Explore Cooperation to Support Startups

October 29, 2026
Ecosystem Egypt Entrepreneurship
Egypt’s National Council for Women Concludes Alexandria Entrepreneurship Training for 23 Women

Egypt’s National Council for Women Concludes Alexandria Entrepreneurship Training for 23 Women

October 29, 2026
Alexandria Ecosystem Egypt
Kafr El Sheikh Students’ Makany Wins EGP50K Grant for AI-Powered Housing Platform

Kafr El Sheikh Students’ Makany Wins EGP50K Grant for AI-Powered Housing Platform

October 29, 2026
AI Award Egypt
Luno Recovers One in Four Potentially Lost Deposits Through MoneyHash Partnership

Luno Recovers One in Four Potentially Lost Deposits Through MoneyHash Partnership

October 29, 2026
Crypto Cryptocurrency Egypt
GreenShift Summit Showcases 12 Egyptian Green Scaleups Supported by EGP 57.5 Million

GreenShift Summit Showcases 12 Egyptian Green Scaleups Supported by EGP 57.5 Million

October 29, 2026
Ecosystem Egypt Entrepreneurship
Alexandria Library Concludes Taamouha Entrepreneurship Camp for 14 Egyptian Startups

Alexandria Library Concludes Taamouha Entrepreneurship Camp for 14 Egyptian Startups

October 28, 2026
Alexandria Alexandria Library Bootcamp

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What’s Happening in Syria

Ramy Ali Launches Interactive Timeline of Syria’s 25 Presidents

Ramy Ali Launches Interactive Timeline of Syria’s 25 Presidents

October 29, 2026
Interesting Syria Tech
Startup Syria to Host Early-Stage Entrepreneurship Event in Damascus

Startup Syria to Host Early-Stage Entrepreneurship Event in Damascus

October 29, 2026
Damascus Entrepreneurship Event
Syria’s Startup Ecosystem Recorded 14 Investment Deals Across Nine Sectors, Aram Lab Report Finds

Syria’s Startup Ecosystem Recorded 14 Investment Deals Across Nine Sectors, Aram Lab Report Finds

October 29, 2026
Aram Lab Ecosystem Entrepreneurship
Idea Spark Opens Applications for 20 Fintech Ideas in Syria

Idea Spark Opens Applications for 20 Fintech Ideas in Syria

October 27, 2026
Competition Entrepreneurship Fintech
Nabesh Launches AI-Assisted Jobs Platform for Syria

Nabesh Launches AI-Assisted Jobs Platform for Syria

October 19, 2026
AI HR HR Tech
YallaGo! Announces Partnership with Syriatel at SYNC Conference

YallaGo! Announces Partnership with Syriatel at SYNC Conference

October 19, 2026
Conference Partnership Startups

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What’s Happening in Morocco

Marrakech Hosts Morocco’s First Desert Innovation Challenge

Marrakech Hosts Morocco’s First Desert Innovation Challenge

October 27, 2026
Challenge Desert Entrepreneurship
Morocco’s 2027 Finance Bill Proposes Tax Exemptions for 2030 World Cup Organizers

Morocco’s 2027 Finance Bill Proposes Tax Exemptions for 2030 World Cup Organizers

October 25, 2026
Interesting Morocco Tax
Morocco’s SMEs Face Growing AI Tool Sprawl as Digital Adoption Accelerates

Morocco’s SMEs Face Growing AI Tool Sprawl as Digital Adoption Accelerates

October 25, 2026
AI Morocco SME
Cleantech Maroc Opens Applications for 2026 Green Innovation Program

Cleantech Maroc Opens Applications for 2026 Green Innovation Program

October 23, 2026
Cleantech Maroc Entrepreneurship Green Economy
Morocco Registers 66,277 New Businesses in First Eight Months of 2026

Morocco Registers 66,277 New Businesses in First Eight Months of 2026

October 21, 2026
Business Economy Ecosystem
Morocco’s IMAL Named Among Five Winners of Global Climate Finance Accelerator

Morocco’s IMAL Named Among Five Winners of Global Climate Finance Accelerator

October 20, 2026
Accelerator Climate Ecosystem

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What’s Happening in Palestine

Palestinian Startup Jaffa.Net Showcases ImpactoMoney at AidEx2026 in Geneva

Palestinian Startup Jaffa.Net Showcases ImpactoMoney at AidEx2026 in Geneva

October 29, 2026
AidEx2026 Europe Event
Palestinian Investment Forum in Dubai Announces Three Startup Support Initiatives

Palestinian Investment Forum in Dubai Announces Three Startup Support Initiatives

October 28, 2026
Dubai Ecosystem Entrepreneurship
Makani Talks to Host Ramallah Session on Startup Funding and Support

Makani Talks to Host Ramallah Session on Startup Funding and Support

October 23, 2026
Ecosystem Entrepreneurship Event
EBA Elects New Board at Annual General Meeting in Beitunia

EBA Elects New Board at Annual General Meeting in Beitunia

October 21, 2026
Beitunia EBA Ecosystem
Peleset Angels to Host Free Ecosystem-Led Growth Session on October 22

Peleset Angels to Host Free Ecosystem-Led Growth Session on October 22

October 21, 2026
Entrepreneurship Event Palestine
Palestinan-Founded Databuddy Analytics Raises 0K from Y Combinator

Palestinan-Founded Databuddy Analytics Raises $500K from Y Combinator

October 20, 2026
a16z Databuddy Analytics Funding

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Entrepreneurship Across MENA

Jordanian AgriTech Association Seeks Deeper Cooperation With China

Jordanian AgriTech Association Seeks Deeper Cooperation With China

October 30, 2026
Agritech Association China
Kuwait Signs Agreement With Boeing to Create Technical Entrepreneurship Complex

Kuwait Signs Agreement With Boeing to Create Technical Entrepreneurship Complex

October 29, 2026
Boeing Ecosystem Entrepreneurship
Thara Targets AED700M Economic Value and 3,135 Jobs in Ajman

Thara Targets AED700M Economic Value and 3,135 Jobs in Ajman

October 29, 2026
Ajman Economy Ecosystem
AI for Good Innovation Factory Opens Applications for Early-Stage Startups

AI for Good Innovation Factory Opens Applications for Early-Stage Startups

October 29, 2026
AI For Good Entrepreneurship MENA
Green Finance Day Brings Tunisia’s Green Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Together

Green Finance Day Brings Tunisia’s Green Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Together

October 29, 2026
Ecosystem Entrepreneurship Event
HUB71 Selects Record 40 Startups for 19th Cohort in Abu Dhabi

HUB71 Selects Record 40 Startups for 19th Cohort in Abu Dhabi

October 29, 2026
Abu Dhabi Cohort Ecosystem

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Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Tech

UAE AI Office and Microsoft Launch Vibe Coding Platform After 5,000 Sign-ups

UAE AI Office and Microsoft Launch Vibe Coding Platform After 5,000 Sign-ups

October 29, 2026
AI Microsoft Platform
Google Launches Gemini 4 Carbon for Advanced Coding and Cybersecurity

Google Launches Gemini 4 Carbon for Advanced Coding and Cybersecurity

October 29, 2026
AI Coding Cybersecurity
ManarWay Launches AI Tutoring Platform for Iraqi Students

ManarWay Launches AI Tutoring Platform for Iraqi Students

October 29, 2026
AI Edtech Education
Dubai AI Campus Targets 1,000 Firms and 5,000 Jobs by 2030

Dubai AI Campus Targets 1,000 Firms and 5,000 Jobs by 2030

October 29, 2026
AI Dubai Dubai AI Campus
Dubai Launches AI Marketplace as Companies Expand Use of AI Agents

Dubai Launches AI Marketplace as Companies Expand Use of AI Agents

October 28, 2026
AI AI Agent Dubai
Tunisian Businesswomen’s Chamber Highlights AI’s Role in Expanding Women’s Entrepreneurship

Tunisian Businesswomen’s Chamber Highlights AI’s Role in Expanding Women’s Entrepreneurship

October 28, 2026
AI Ecosystem Entrepreneurship

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Gaming & Esports

Exel by Merak to Host Investors & Community Day for Gaming Community in Riyadh on November 10

Exel by Merak to Host Investors & Community Day for Gaming Community in Riyadh on November 10

October 25, 2026
Entrepreneurship Event Exel by Merak
Tamatem and Mastercard Partner on In-Game Payments Across 13+ Markets

Tamatem and Mastercard Partner on In-Game Payments Across 13+ Markets

October 9, 2026
Ecosystem Game Gaming
Google Labs Launches AI-Powered Playground for No-Code Game Creation

Google Labs Launches AI-Powered Playground for No-Code Game Creation

October 9, 2026
AI Game Gaming
Saudi Ministry of Communications Launches Third Saudi Game Pioneers Program

Saudi Ministry of Communications Launches Third Saudi Game Pioneers Program

October 8, 2026
Ecosystem Game Gaming
Saudi stc Named Platinum Gaming Operator in Q2 2026 GameMode Report

Saudi stc Named Platinum Gaming Operator in Q2 2026 GameMode Report

October 4, 2026
Ecosystem Esports Game
Saudi Studio Developing Real Estate Simulation Game Based on Local Market

Saudi Studio Developing Real Estate Simulation Game Based on Local Market

October 1, 2026
Game Gaming KSA

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Fintech & Digital Finance

Paymera Signs Agreement with Popular Credit Bank to Expand E-Payments

Paymera Signs Agreement with Popular Credit Bank to Expand E-Payments

October 29, 2026
E-Payments Fintech Partnership
Saudi Awwal Bank Signs MoU with PLAYBOOK to Support Women Entrepreneurs and Fintech Innovation

Saudi Awwal Bank Signs MoU with PLAYBOOK to Support Women Entrepreneurs and Fintech Innovation

October 28, 2026
Awwal Bank Ecosystem Entrepreneurship
KFH Bahrain Joins BenefitPay Consumer Lending Marketplace

KFH Bahrain Joins BenefitPay Consumer Lending Marketplace

October 27, 2026
Bahrain BenefitPay Ecosystem
Dubai Proptech PRYPCO Partners with Checkout.com on Payments

Dubai Proptech PRYPCO Partners with Checkout.com on Payments

October 26, 2026
Checkout.com Dubai Fintech
Telr and CreditPool Launch Multi-Card Payments for Single Purchases

Telr and CreditPool Launch Multi-Card Payments for Single Purchases

October 26, 2026
CreditPool Ecosystem Fintech
Egypt’s MasrPay Completes Capital Increase Following Central Bank Approval

Egypt’s MasrPay Completes Capital Increase Following Central Bank Approval

October 24, 2026
Bank Capital Digital Payment

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Property & Real Estate Technology

Silkhaus Reportedly Set to End UAE Holiday-Home Operations on 11 November

Silkhaus Reportedly Set to End UAE Holiday-Home Operations on 11 November

October 29, 2026
Proptech Silkhaus Startups
Dubai Approves 4.6M Urban Development Plan Targeting .4B in Real Estate Value

Dubai Approves $544.6M Urban Development Plan Targeting $5.4B in Real Estate Value

October 28, 2026
Dubai Ecosystem Proptech
Cityscape Bahrain 2026 to Connect Real Estate Investors, Developers and PropTech Startups

Cityscape Bahrain 2026 to Connect Real Estate Investors, Developers and PropTech Startups

October 18, 2026
Bahrain Cityscape Cityscape Bahrain 2026
SRC Launches 2M Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Issuance in Saudi Arabia

SRC Launches $112M Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Issuance in Saudi Arabia

October 17, 2026
Ecosystem KSA Mortgage
Saudi Ghanem Raises .5M, Bringing Total Pre-Seed Funding to .6M

Saudi Ghanem Raises $1.5M, Bringing Total Pre-Seed Funding to $8.6M

October 17, 2026
Funding Ghanem KSA
Amtar and Beltone Plan .3M Fractional Real Estate Fund in Egypt

Amtar and Beltone Plan $38.3M Fractional Real Estate Fund in Egypt

October 5, 2026
Amtar Beltone Ecosystem

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Arabic-First Technology

UAE’s AI Presentation Platform NOXI Surpasses 2,000 Organic Users Amid Surge In Arabic Content

UAE’s AI Presentation Platform NOXI Surpasses 2,000 Organic Users Amid Surge In Arabic Content

October 23, 2026
AI Arabic Arabic Tech
Forward·Inc Opens Applications for Free Arabic-Language Startup Booster

Forward·Inc Opens Applications for Free Arabic-Language Startup Booster

October 19, 2026
Arabic Entrepreneurship Forward·Inc
MBZUAI and Inception42 Launch Six Jais 3 Arabic AI Models

MBZUAI and Inception42 Launch Six Jais 3 Arabic AI Models

October 17, 2026
AI Arabic Arabic Tech
Arabic AI Atlas Maps More Than 1,000 Open Models and Tools

Arabic AI Atlas Maps More Than 1,000 Open Models and Tools

October 7, 2026
AI Arabic Arabic Tech
Napster and HUMAIN Partner to Deploy Arabic-Native AI Agents in Saudi Arabia

Napster and HUMAIN Partner to Deploy Arabic-Native AI Agents in Saudi Arabia

October 7, 2026
AI AI Agent Arabic
Egypt’s TokenAI Open-Sources Horus Taleeq Arabic Language Model

Egypt’s TokenAI Open-Sources Horus Taleeq Arabic Language Model

September 21, 2026
AI Arabic Arabic Tech

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Women in Entrepreneurship

Sharjah Economic Development Department Hosts Women Entrepreneurs Forum

Sharjah Economic Development Department Hosts Women Entrepreneurs Forum

October 26, 2026
Ecosystem Entrepreneurship Event
Omani Women Entrepreneurs Urged to Build Sustainable Businesses and Social Ventures

Omani Women Entrepreneurs Urged to Build Sustainable Businesses and Social Ventures

October 25, 2026
Business Ecosystem Entrepreneurship
DIFC Innovation Hub to Host She Leads with AI Pitch Day in Dubai

DIFC Innovation Hub to Host She Leads with AI Pitch Day in Dubai

October 25, 2026
AI DIFC Dubai
Egyptian-European WEntre Project Launches Free Five-Language Platform for Women Entrepreneurs

Egyptian-European WEntre Project Launches Free Five-Language Platform for Women Entrepreneurs

October 25, 2026
Ecosystem Egypt Entrepreneurship
Egyptian Actress Merit Tarek Expands Beauty Business While Pursuing Equestrian Sports

Egyptian Actress Merit Tarek Expands Beauty Business While Pursuing Equestrian Sports

October 25, 2026
Beauty Beautytech Business
Saudi Investment Platform OORI Partners with PLAYBOOK to Expand Women’s Access to Private Markets

Saudi Investment Platform OORI Partners with PLAYBOOK to Expand Women’s Access to Private Markets

October 24, 2026
Investment KSA OORI

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Crypto Trends

ADGM Makes Crypto Mining a Licensed Business Activity Under New Guidance

ADGM Makes Crypto Mining a Licensed Business Activity Under New Guidance

October 29, 2026
Abu Dhabi ADGM Crypto
Bybit Secures Dubai VARA Licence for Spot Crypto Trading

Bybit Secures Dubai VARA Licence for Spot Crypto Trading

October 22, 2026
Bybit Crypto Dubai
Binance Launches Qafila 2026 With M in Rewards Across MENA and Pakistan

Binance Launches Qafila 2026 With $1M in Rewards Across MENA and Pakistan

October 21, 2026
Binance Crypto Cryptocurrency
Bybit Outlines Expansion Beyond Crypto With Stocks, Payments and AI

Bybit Outlines Expansion Beyond Crypto With Stocks, Payments and AI

October 17, 2026
Bybit Crypto Cryptocurrency
Standard Chartered Launches In-App Crypto Trading for UAE Clients

Standard Chartered Launches In-App Crypto Trading for UAE Clients

October 17, 2026
Crypto Cryptocurrency Ecosystem
Rain Secures Full VARA Licence for Crypto Exchange in Dubai

Rain Secures Full VARA Licence for Crypto Exchange in Dubai

October 16, 2026
Crypto Cryptocurrency Dubai

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Sustainability & Circular Economy

Goumbook Opens Applications for 2026/2027 MENA Regenerative Agriculture Program

Goumbook Opens Applications for 2026/2027 MENA Regenerative Agriculture Program

October 25, 2026
Agriculture Entrepreneurship Goumbook
SEQUENCIVE and KAUST Launch namya to Advance Sustainable Agriculture in Saudi Arabia

SEQUENCIVE and KAUST Launch namya to Advance Sustainable Agriculture in Saudi Arabia

October 23, 2026
Agriculture Agritech KAUST
UAE’s Wisewell Secures AED 2 Million MBRIF Credit Guarantee To Scale Sustainable Water Tech

UAE’s Wisewell Secures AED 2 Million MBRIF Credit Guarantee To Scale Sustainable Water Tech

October 23, 2026
Credit MBRIF Startups
UAE Launches Program to Train 50 Young Content Creators on Water Conservation

UAE Launches Program to Train 50 Young Content Creators on Water Conservation

October 17, 2026
Content Content Creation Ecosystem
Sustainability Forum Middle East Launches University Net Zero Challenge in Bahrain

Sustainability Forum Middle East Launches University Net Zero Challenge in Bahrain

October 17, 2026
Bahrain Challenge Ecosystem
Saudi Ecoryx Launches Climedge AI Platform for Sustainability Data

Saudi Ecoryx Launches Climedge AI Platform for Sustainability Data

October 16, 2026
AI Climate ClimaTech

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Reports

Sudan Angel Investor Study Finds Capital Is Available but Infrastructure Is Missing

Sudan Angel Investor Study Finds Capital Is Available but Infrastructure Is Missing

October 19, 2026
Angel Angel Investor Angel Network
96% of UAE SMEs Use Digital Payments, but Only 39% Integrate Them With Business Tools

96% of UAE SMEs Use Digital Payments, but Only 39% Integrate Them With Business Tools

October 17, 2026
Digital Payment Fintech Report
Lebanon Startups Raised Just .1M in 2023 Amid Widening Funding Gap

Lebanon Startups Raised Just $1.1M in 2023 Amid Widening Funding Gap

October 17, 2026
Ecosystem Entrepreneurship Funding
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy Supported 485 Startups in H1 2026, Up 57.5%

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy Supported 485 Startups in H1 2026, Up 57.5%

October 17, 2026
Dubai Chamber Of Digital Economy Ecosystem Entrepreneurship
IBM: 75% of UAE Executives Escalated AI Incidents to Boards or C-Suites

IBM: 75% of UAE Executives Escalated AI Incidents to Boards or C-Suites

October 17, 2026
AI IBM Report
UAE Space Economy Reaches .5B as Commercial Spending Gains Ground

UAE Space Economy Reaches $1.5B as Commercial Spending Gains Ground

October 16, 2026
Report Space Spacetech

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Interesting Picks

Juventus Unveils 11 Startups for Its 2026-27 Forward Squad

Juventus Unveils 11 Startups for Its 2026-27 Forward Squad

October 17, 2026
Entrepreneurship Football Innovation
Saudi-Swiss Watch Brand Forlan Marri Secured CHF1M in First Minute of Crowdfunding

Saudi-Swiss Watch Brand Forlan Marri Secured CHF1M in First Minute of Crowdfunding

October 12, 2026
Brand Crowdfunding Forlan Marri
Qatar Builds 2036 Olympics Bid on World Cup Infrastructure

Qatar Builds 2036 Olympics Bid on World Cup Infrastructure

October 9, 2026
Infrastructure Interesting Olympics
Paramount Completes 0B Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition to Form Skydance

Paramount Completes $110B Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition to Form Skydance

October 8, 2026
Acquisition Interesting Paramount
Cristiano Ronaldo Linked to Reported 0M Bid for Al Nassr Stake

Cristiano Ronaldo Linked to Reported $500M Bid for Al Nassr Stake

September 22, 2026
Acquisition Al Nassr Cristiano Ronaldo
Kingdom Holding Completes 4M Acquisition of 70% Stake in Al-Hilal

Kingdom Holding Completes $224M Acquisition of 70% Stake in Al-Hilal

September 3, 2026
Acquisition Al-Hilal Football

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