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TRENDING

Tunisia’s Family Ministry Launches Second Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative

Tunisia’s Family Ministry Launches Second Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative

Jordan’s National Agricultural Research Center Trains 44 Engineers in Hydroponics and Integrated Aquaculture

Jordan’s National Agricultural Research Center Trains 44 Engineers in Hydroponics and Integrated Aquaculture

Fujairah Chamber and Youth Council Explore Future of Youth Entrepreneurship

Fujairah Chamber and Youth Council Explore Future of Youth Entrepreneurship

Al Ain Future Business Forum Highlights Youth Innovation and Startup Partnerships

Al Ain Future Business Forum Highlights Youth Innovation and Startup Partnerships

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Latest News
Tunisia’s Family Ministry Launches Second Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative
Jordan’s National Agricultural Research Center Trains 44 Engineers in Hydroponics and Integrated Aquaculture
Fujairah Chamber and Youth Council Explore Future of Youth Entrepreneurship
Al Ain Future Business Forum Highlights Youth Innovation and Startup Partnerships
Oman National Bank Graduates Six Fintech Startups from Second Accelerator Cohort
Qatar’s GrowthX Invests M in Hired Valley and Talebhub
Funding
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September 26, 2026

Qatar’s GrowthX Invests $1M in Hired Valley and Talebhub

Qatar-based GrowthX Capital has invested a combined $1M in Hired Valley and Talebhub, bringing both early-stage startups into the Snoonu Startup Factory. Founded by Snoonu founder Hamad Al Hajri, GrowthX…

Iwan Books Closes First Investment Round to Build AI-Powered Publishing Platform
Funding
2 Min Read
September 26, 2026

Iwan Books Closes First Investment Round to Build AI-Powered Publishing Platform

Raya Holding Approves Up to M for Proposed Egyptian Data Center Acquisition
News
2 Min Read
September 26, 2026

Raya Holding Approves Up to $60M for Proposed Egyptian Data Center Acquisition

EBRD Approves Up to .1M Equity Investment in Hassan Allam Utilities’ RWD
News
1 Min Read
September 26, 2026

EBRD Approves Up to $32.1M Equity Investment in Hassan Allam Utilities’ RWD

Saudi Entrepreneur Abdulaziz Al-Salloum Acquires 10% Stake in UAE-Based GlobalPay
News
1 Min Read
September 26, 2026

Saudi Entrepreneur Abdulaziz Al-Salloum Acquires 10% Stake in UAE-Based GlobalPay

Tunisia’s Family Ministry Launches Second Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative
Ecosystem
1 Min Read
September 26, 2026

Tunisia’s Family Ministry Launches Second Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative

Jordan’s National Agricultural Research Center Trains 44 Engineers in Hydroponics and Integrated Aquaculture
Ecosystem
1 Min Read
September 26, 2026

Jordan’s National Agricultural Research Center Trains 44 Engineers in Hydroponics and Integrated Aquaculture

Fujairah Chamber and Youth Council Explore Future of Youth Entrepreneurship
Ecosystem
1 Min Read
September 26, 2026

Fujairah Chamber and Youth Council Explore Future of Youth Entrepreneurship

Main Headlines

Huspy Enters Italy With Integra Finance Acquisition and M Investment Plan

Huspy Enters Italy With Integra Finance Acquisition and $86M Investment Plan

News
1 Min Read
September 24, 2026
Nawy Shares and CI Capital to Launch Digital Real Estate Funds in 2027

Nawy Shares and CI Capital to Launch Digital Real Estate Funds in 2027

News
1 Min Read
September 23, 2026
Fintra Holding Launches UPN Consortium Across 50+ Markets

Fintra Holding Launches UPN Consortium Across 50+ Markets

News
2 Min Read
September 23, 2026
Saudi SHL Finance Renews .3M Credit Facility with Saudi Investment Bank

Saudi SHL Finance Renews $53.3M Credit Facility with Saudi Investment Bank

News
1 Min Read
September 23, 2026
EFG Holding Secures M EBRD Facility to Expand MSME Financing in Egypt

EFG Holding Secures $40M EBRD Facility to Expand MSME Financing in Egypt

News
1 Min Read
September 22, 2026
B Investments Sells 26M Gourmet Egypt Shares for .02M

B Investments Sells 26M Gourmet Egypt Shares for $8.02M

News
1 Min Read
September 22, 2026

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Latest Funding Rounds

UAE’s Marlan Invests in Indian AI Product Startup Demoverse in 0K Pre-Seed Round

UAE’s Marlan Invests in Indian AI Product Startup Demoverse in $600K Pre-Seed Round

Funding
1 Min Read
September 26, 2026
Saudi Rela Secures Investment from Yazeed Al Rajhi and Brothers Holding

Saudi Rela Secures Investment from Yazeed Al Rajhi and Brothers Holding

Funding
1 Min Read
September 23, 2026
UAE’s Stone Venture Leads GENISOM AI’s Series B Funding Round

UAE’s Stone Venture Leads GENISOM AI’s Series B Funding Round

Funding
1 Min Read
September 22, 2026
Saudi Fintech Dhimam Closes Undisclosed Angel Investment Round

Saudi Fintech Dhimam Closes Undisclosed Angel Investment Round

Funding
1 Min Read
September 22, 2026
Egyptian Healthtech Anees Health Closes Undisclosed Seed Round

Egyptian Healthtech Anees Health Closes Undisclosed Seed Round

Funding
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September 21, 2026
Paymob Raises M Pre-Series C to Expand Across MENA

Paymob Raises $35M Pre-Series C to Expand Across MENA

Funding
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September 21, 2026

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Ecosystem Updates

Assiut Trains 1,000 Young People in Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion

Assiut Trains 1,000 Young People in Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion

Ecosystem
1 Min Read
September 26, 2026
Ajman Department of Finance Streamlines Two Services Under Zero Bureaucracy Drive

Ajman Department of Finance Streamlines Two Services Under Zero Bureaucracy Drive

Ecosystem
1 Min Read
September 26, 2026
Oman’s Fintech Sector Grows to 42 Companies as Digital Market Expands

Oman’s Fintech Sector Grows to 42 Companies as Digital Market Expands

Ecosystem
1 Min Read
September 26, 2026
Dar Ventures Partners with Plug and Play to Expand DarE Globally

Dar Ventures Partners with Plug and Play to Expand DarE Globally

Ecosystem
1 Min Read
September 26, 2026
Abu Dhabi Chamber and CCI France UAE Sign Deal to Boost Trade and Investment

Abu Dhabi Chamber and CCI France UAE Sign Deal to Boost Trade and Investment

Ecosystem
2 Min Read
September 26, 2026
Oman Launches National Fintech Strategy and Oman Fintech Gate

Oman Launches National Fintech Strategy and Oman Fintech Gate

Ecosystem
1 Min Read
September 26, 2026

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Programs & Opportunities

Khalifa Fund Opens Applications for 10-Week NEXUS AI Incubator

Khalifa Fund Opens Applications for 10-Week NEXUS AI Incubator

Opportunities
1 Min Read
September 20, 2026
Syrian Startups Invited to Apply for TEKNOFEST 2026 Pavilion
September 18, 2026
Entrepreneurship Event Opportunity

Syrian Startups Invited to Apply for TEKNOFEST 2026 Pavilion

The Shift Innovation Challenge Opens Applications for 20 HealthTech Startups
September 18, 2026
Challenge Egypt Entrepreneurship

The Shift Innovation Challenge Opens Applications for 20 HealthTech Startups

Dubai Future Foundation Opens Applications for PropTech Data Sandbox
September 18, 2026
Dubai Dubai Future Foundation Entrepreneurship

Dubai Future Foundation Opens Applications for PropTech Data Sandbox

QRDI Council Opens Applications for Qatar SME Product Management Bootcamp
September 18, 2026
Entrepreneurship Opportunity Product Management

QRDI Council Opens Applications for Qatar SME Product Management Bootcamp

Palestinian Startups Can Apply to Exhibit at Expand North Star 2026 in Dubai
September 18, 2026
Dubai Entrepreneurship Exhibition

Palestinian Startups Can Apply to Exhibit at Expand North Star 2026 in Dubai

TIEC Opens Applications for 8-Day Assiut Founders Bootcamp
September 18, 2026
Assiut Bootcamp Egypt

TIEC Opens Applications for 8-Day Assiut Founders Bootcamp

Ignyte Launches SME Resilience and Innovation Challenge for Startups
September 18, 2026
Challenge Entrepreneurship Event

Ignyte Launches SME Resilience and Innovation Challenge for Startups

Creativa Hub Alexandria Opens 10-Day Tech Launchpad for Startup Founders
September 18, 2026
Alexandria CREATIVA Creativa Alexandria

Creativa Hub Alexandria Opens 10-Day Tech Launchpad for Startup Founders

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Startup News

Saudi Startup Almutanabi Launches AI Stockpicking App and Seeks M

Saudi Startup Almutanabi Launches AI Stockpicking App and Seeks $4M

Startups
2 Min Read
September 26, 2026
Saudi Startup Nero Launches Autonomous Delivery Operations in Riyadh

Saudi Startup Nero Launches Autonomous Delivery Operations in Riyadh

Startups
1 Min Read
September 26, 2026
Qatar Startup Vora Builds AI Layer to Make Air Conditioning Smarter

Qatar Startup Vora Builds AI Layer to Make Air Conditioning Smarter

Startups
2 Min Read
September 23, 2026
HALA Expands Saudi SME Financial Platform After 7M Series B

HALA Expands Saudi SME Financial Platform After $157M Series B

Startups
1 Min Read
September 21, 2026
Egyptian Fintech Octo Joins EBRD’s Star Venture Program

Egyptian Fintech Octo Joins EBRD’s Star Venture Program

Startups
2 Min Read
September 21, 2026
Lebanese-Founded Panic Zones Sells More Than 5,000 Arctic Edition Games

Lebanese-Founded Panic Zones Sells More Than 5,000 Arctic Edition Games

Startups
2 Min Read
September 21, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Al Ain Future Business Forum Highlights Youth Innovation and Startup Partnerships

Al Ain Future Business Forum Highlights Youth Innovation and Startup Partnerships

Events
2 Min Read
September 26, 2026
Around 60 Global Startups to Join Saudi Investment Forum in Madinah

Around 60 Global Startups to Join Saudi Investment Forum in Madinah

Events
1 Min Read
September 26, 2026
Global CSR Forum to Bring 3,000 Participants to Riyadh in October 2026

Global CSR Forum to Bring 3,000 Participants to Riyadh in October 2026

Events
1 Min Read
September 26, 2026
Qatar Chamber Hosts Dialogue Session for Women Entrepreneurs

Qatar Chamber Hosts Dialogue Session for Women Entrepreneurs

Events
1 Min Read
September 23, 2026
Syria-Lebanon Investment Forum in Beirut Targets Reconstruction and Economic Cooperation

Syria-Lebanon Investment Forum in Beirut Targets Reconstruction and Economic Cooperation

Events
2 Min Read
September 23, 2026
SyriaTex Exhibition Opens in Damascus with 236 Syrian Companies

SyriaTex Exhibition Opens in Damascus with 236 Syrian Companies

Events
1 Min Read
September 23, 2026

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Tech Bytes

M Empire Joins NVIDIA VC Alliance to Expand Global Opportunities for Egyptian Startups

M Empire Joins NVIDIA VC Alliance to Expand Global Opportunities for Egyptian Startups

Tech
2 Min Read
September 26, 2026
Meta Expands Muse AI Agent With Smart Glasses, Mac Tools and Shopping Integrations

Meta Expands Muse AI Agent With Smart Glasses, Mac Tools and Shopping Integrations

Tech
2 Min Read
September 26, 2026
Google Tests Gemini Feature That Calls Businesses for Users

Google Tests Gemini Feature That Calls Businesses for Users

Tech
1 Min Read
September 26, 2026
Microsoft Raises Gulf AI and Cloud Investment to More Than B Through 2030

Microsoft Raises Gulf AI and Cloud Investment to More Than $10B Through 2030

Tech
1 Min Read
September 26, 2026
Alibaba Plans AI Models of Up to 10 Trillion Parameters, Launches Zhenwu V900 Chip

Alibaba Plans AI Models of Up to 10 Trillion Parameters, Launches Zhenwu V900 Chip

Tech
1 Min Read
September 26, 2026
UAE and Lebanon Launch Initiative to Train 1 Million People in AI

UAE and Lebanon Launch Initiative to Train 1 Million People in AI

Tech
1 Min Read
September 26, 2026

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What’s Happening in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s AI Business Registrations Rise 31% to 24,552 in 2026

Saudi Arabia’s AI Business Registrations Rise 31% to 24,552 in 2026

September 26, 2026
AI KSA Tech
Saudi Arabia Ranks Third Globally in Data Center Capacity Growth

Saudi Arabia Ranks Third Globally in Data Center Capacity Growth

September 26, 2026
AI Data Center KSA
Smart City Technologies Could Unlock .8B Opportunity in Riyadh

Smart City Technologies Could Unlock $5.8B Opportunity in Riyadh

September 23, 2026
KSA Riyadh Smart City
Saudi Arabia’s AI Commercial Registrations Rise 31% to 24,552

Saudi Arabia’s AI Commercial Registrations Rise 31% to 24,552

September 23, 2026
AI Economy KSA
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
NTDP and Tamam Sign MoU for SAR 200M Technology Sector Financing Portfolio

NTDP and Tamam Sign MoU for SAR 200M Technology Sector Financing Portfolio

September 21, 2026
Entrepreneurship Financing KSA

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What’s Happening in UAE

R/GA Establishes Abu Dhabi Hub to Expand AI and Digital Work Across MENA

R/GA Establishes Abu Dhabi Hub to Expand AI and Digital Work Across MENA

September 24, 2026
Abu Dhabi AI MENA
UAE Leads .1T GCC Shift Toward Domestic Private Capital

UAE Leads $2.1T GCC Shift Toward Domestic Private Capital

September 24, 2026
Ecosystem GCC Private Capital
Dubai DMCC Launches Foundations Framework With Assets Starting at 0

Dubai DMCC Launches Foundations Framework With Assets Starting at $100

September 24, 2026
DMCC Dubai Ecosystem
UAE Tops Arab Digital Economy Index 2026

UAE Tops Arab Digital Economy Index 2026

September 23, 2026
Arab Digital Economy Index
Abu Dhabi to Host Ai Everything Summit in October 2026

Abu Dhabi to Host Ai Everything Summit in October 2026

September 23, 2026
Abu Dhabi ADNEC AI
Binance Launches Tokenised US Stocks for Eligible UAE Users

Binance Launches Tokenised US Stocks for Eligible UAE Users

September 23, 2026
Binance Crypto Cryptocurrency

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What’s Happening in Qatar

Estithmar Wins 7M Contract to Build Meeza Data Centre in Qatar

Estithmar Wins $137M Contract to Build Meeza Data Centre in Qatar

September 26, 2026
Data Center Estithmar Meeza
Qatar Unveils B Infrastructure and Private Investment Pipeline

Qatar Unveils $60B Infrastructure and Private Investment Pipeline

September 22, 2026
Ecosystem Infrastructure Investment
QIA and J.P. Morgan Asset Management Sign B Investment Partnership

QIA and J.P. Morgan Asset Management Sign $20B Investment Partnership

September 22, 2026
Asset Management Investment J.P. Morgan
Snoonu Hosts UpScrolled Founder for Qatar Startup Technology Discussion

Snoonu Hosts UpScrolled Founder for Qatar Startup Technology Discussion

September 21, 2026
Ecosystem Entrepreneurship Event
QIC Launches QIC Market Car Marketplace in Qatar

QIC Launches QIC Market Car Marketplace in Qatar

September 21, 2026
Automotive Car Ecosystem
Qatar Launches Doha Investment to Drive Private-Sector Growth

Qatar Launches Doha Investment to Drive Private-Sector Growth

September 21, 2026
Doha Doha Investment Ecosystem

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What’s Happening in Egypt

Souhoola Plans .8M Consumer Finance Portfolio Sale in Q4 2026

Souhoola Plans $5.8M Consumer Finance Portfolio Sale in Q4 2026

September 22, 2026
Consumer Ecosystem Egypt
NVIDIA and RiseUp Bring Egypt’s AI Ecosystem Together in Cairo

NVIDIA and RiseUp Bring Egypt’s AI Ecosystem Together in Cairo

September 22, 2026
AI Cairo Egypt
Egyptian MP Proposes Turning Youth Centers into Skills and Entrepreneurship Hubs

Egyptian MP Proposes Turning Youth Centers into Skills and Entrepreneurship Hubs

September 22, 2026
Ecosystem Egypt Entrepreneurship
Egypt and NVIDIA Explore AI Skills, Computing and Startup Innovation Cooperation

Egypt and NVIDIA Explore AI Skills, Computing and Startup Innovation Cooperation

September 22, 2026
AI Egypt Innovation
Egypt’s ITIDA Prepares to Partner with NVIDIA to Support AI Ecosystem

Egypt’s ITIDA Prepares to Partner with NVIDIA to Support AI Ecosystem

September 22, 2026
AI Ecosystem Egypt
Nvidia Expands Egypt Venture Capital Alliance With A15 and MM Empire

Nvidia Expands Egypt Venture Capital Alliance With A15 and MM Empire

September 22, 2026
A15 Alliance Egypt

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What’s Happening in Syria

Damascus Chamber and ILO Conclude Second Start Your Business Training Package

Damascus Chamber and ILO Conclude Second Start Your Business Training Package

September 21, 2026
Business Damascus Damascus Chambers
Syrian Team Qualifies for Global Robotics Olympiad With Multilingual Aleppo Robot

Syrian Team Qualifies for Global Robotics Olympiad With Multilingual Aleppo Robot

September 21, 2026
AI Aleppo Olympiad
Syria Launches First Syndicated Islamic Financing Deal for Damascus Development Projects

Syria Launches First Syndicated Islamic Financing Deal for Damascus Development Projects

September 20, 2026
Damascus Ecosystem Financing
Syria Launches New Business Councils with Egypt and Uzbekistan

Syria Launches New Business Councils with Egypt and Uzbekistan

September 20, 2026
Business Business Council Economy
Women in Tech Syria Connects Founders and Investors At Damascus Startup Meetup

Women in Tech Syria Connects Founders and Investors At Damascus Startup Meetup

September 18, 2026
Damascus Ecosystem Entrepreneurship
Syria Signs Agreement to Support Youth Startups in Damascus and Its Countryside

Syria Signs Agreement to Support Youth Startups in Damascus and Its Countryside

September 18, 2026
Damascus Ecosystem Entrepreneurship

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What’s Happening in Morocco

NVIDIA Highlights Morocco’s .2B AI Factory Project Near Casablanca

NVIDIA Highlights Morocco’s $1.2B AI Factory Project Near Casablanca

September 26, 2026
AI Casablanca Morocco
AFEM and France Discuss Support for Women Entrepreneurs in Morocco

AFEM and France Discuss Support for Women Entrepreneurs in Morocco

September 22, 2026
AFEM Ecosystem Entrepreneurship
Technopark Maroc Recaps First Boost Up Lab Bootcamp in Casablanca

Technopark Maroc Recaps First Boost Up Lab Bootcamp in Casablanca

September 18, 2026
Boost Up Lab Bootcamp Casablanca
World Bank Gives Morocco’s Innov Invest Fund Top Rating After Supporting 500 Startups

World Bank Gives Morocco’s Innov Invest Fund Top Rating After Supporting 500 Startups

September 18, 2026
Ecosystem Entrepreneurship Fund
Morocco Tax Authority Sets October 1 Deadline for 2026 Payments

Morocco Tax Authority Sets October 1 Deadline for 2026 Payments

September 17, 2026
Ecosystem Government Morocco
inDrive Relaunches SWAB Game for Shared Intercity Rides in Morocco

inDrive Relaunches SWAB Game for Shared Intercity Rides in Morocco

September 17, 2026
Game InDrive Morocco

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What’s Happening in Palestine

USEK’s ACIE Concludes Validation Sprint 2026 with Demo Day for Nine Startups

USEK’s ACIE Concludes Validation Sprint 2026 with Demo Day for Nine Startups

September 21, 2026
ACIE Demo Day Ecosystem
Makani Talks to Explore Startup Funding and Investment Readiness in Ramallah

Makani Talks to Explore Startup Funding and Investment Readiness in Ramallah

September 15, 2026
Entrepreneurship Event Funding
MA’AN Hub Begins Training Phase for 20 Entrepreneurs Selected from 450 Applicants

MA’AN Hub Begins Training Phase for 20 Entrepreneurs Selected from 450 Applicants

September 15, 2026
Ecosystem Entrepreneurship MA’AN Hub
Palestine Techno Park Opens Applications for Thrive Mentorship Program

Palestine Techno Park Opens Applications for Thrive Mentorship Program

September 14, 2026
Entrepreneurship Mentor Mentorship
Flow Accelerator to Host Female Founder Circle in Ramallah on Investment

Flow Accelerator to Host Female Founder Circle in Ramallah on Investment

September 14, 2026
Entrepreneurship Event Flow
Arab Economic Council in Cairo Discusses Support for Palestine and Syria Reconstruction

Arab Economic Council in Cairo Discusses Support for Palestine and Syria Reconstruction

September 13, 2026
Arab Arab Economic Council Cairo

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Entrepreneurship Across MENA

Oman Opens Craft Entrepreneurship Centre and Artisan House in Al Dhahirah

Oman Opens Craft Entrepreneurship Centre and Artisan House in Al Dhahirah

September 24, 2026
Al Dhahirah Craft Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Aqaba Entrepreneurship Network Reviews Plans to Support Sustainable Business Growth

Aqaba Entrepreneurship Network Reviews Plans to Support Sustainable Business Growth

September 23, 2026
Aqaba Aqaba Entrepreneurship Network Business
Injaz Oman Marks 20 Years of Youth Empowerment, Names Student Company Winners

Injaz Oman Marks 20 Years of Youth Empowerment, Names Student Company Winners

September 23, 2026
Award Ecosystem Entrepreneurship
Three Women-Led Startups Win ,000 in Bahrain Women in Tech Accelerator

Three Women-Led Startups Win $75,000 in Bahrain Women in Tech Accelerator

September 22, 2026
Accelerator Bahrain Ecosystem
Nephos and Brinc Offer Compliance Support to 250+ GCC Startups

Nephos and Brinc Offer Compliance Support to 250+ GCC Startups

September 22, 2026
Brinc Compliance Ecosystem
Orange Jordan Trains More Than 70 Entrepreneurship Mentors

Orange Jordan Trains More Than 70 Entrepreneurship Mentors

September 22, 2026
Ecosystem Entrepreneurship Jordan

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Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Tech

Abu Dhabi and Dubai Rank in EMEA Top Five on Global AI Cities Index

Abu Dhabi and Dubai Rank in EMEA Top Five on Global AI Cities Index

September 26, 2026
Abu Dhabi AI Dubai
Bahrain Development Bank Establishes AI Committee

Bahrain Development Bank Establishes AI Committee

September 26, 2026
AI Bahrain Bahrain Development Bank
Kuwait Performs More Than 1,300 Robotic Surgeries Across Five Hospitals

Kuwait Performs More Than 1,300 Robotic Surgeries Across Five Hospitals

September 23, 2026
AI health Healthtech
YouTube Unveils AI Creator Tools and Shorts Series at Made on YouTube

YouTube Unveils AI Creator Tools and Shorts Series at Made on YouTube

September 23, 2026
AI Tech YouTube
Algeria Moves National AI Strategy Into Implementation

Algeria Moves National AI Strategy Into Implementation

September 23, 2026
AI Algeria Government
OpenAI Launches GPT-6 SOL and Luna at Half the API Cost

OpenAI Launches GPT-6 SOL and Luna at Half the API Cost

September 22, 2026
AI API Chatgpt

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Gaming & Esports

Saudi PIF Studies Potential EA and Savvy Games Group Merger

Saudi PIF Studies Potential EA and Savvy Games Group Merger

September 11, 2026
EA Ecosystem Esports
DMCC and Epiphany Launch Gaming Mentorship Program for UAE and Global Founders

DMCC and Epiphany Launch Gaming Mentorship Program for UAE and Global Founders

September 5, 2026
DMCC DMCC Gaming Centre Ecosystem
Saudi Gaming Startup TakaHouse Raises .5M from Impact46

Saudi Gaming Startup TakaHouse Raises $1.5M from Impact46

September 3, 2026
Funding Game Gaming
Saudi Ministry and Savvy Games Group Sign MoU to Support Gaming Talent and Startups

Saudi Ministry and Savvy Games Group Sign MoU to Support Gaming Talent and Startups

September 2, 2026
Ecosystem Entrepreneurship Esports
Roblox to Establish Riyadh Headquarters for MENA Operations

Roblox to Establish Riyadh Headquarters for MENA Operations

August 29, 2026
Esports Expansion Game
Congress of Arabic & Creative Industries to Host Abu Dhabi Dialogue on Games and Arab Culture

Congress of Arabic & Creative Industries to Host Abu Dhabi Dialogue on Games and Arab Culture

August 28, 2026
Abu Dhabi Arab Arabic

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Fintech & Digital Finance

Saudi Arabia Ends Formal Participation in China-Led mBridge Payments Platform

Saudi Arabia Ends Formal Participation in China-Led mBridge Payments Platform

September 21, 2026
China Exit Fintech
Foloosi Technologies Receives In-Principle Approval from UAE Central Bank

Foloosi Technologies Receives In-Principle Approval from UAE Central Bank

September 21, 2026
CBUAE Fintech Foloosi Technologies
Jazr.io Raises Undisclosed Funding to Build AI-Powered Accounting Platform

Jazr.io Raises Undisclosed Funding to Build AI-Powered Accounting Platform

September 21, 2026
Accounting AI Fintech
MFTA and STORM Partners Form Alliance for MENA Fintech and Web3 Growth

MFTA and STORM Partners Form Alliance for MENA Fintech and Web3 Growth

September 21, 2026
Alliance Ecosystem Fintech
Blossom Capital Invests in Saudi Fintech Halala Plus

Blossom Capital Invests in Saudi Fintech Halala Plus

September 21, 2026
Blossom Accelerator Blossom Capital Fintech
Caishny Reports EGP 600M in Transactions in H1 2026, Targets 130 Outlets

Caishny Reports EGP 600M in Transactions in H1 2026, Targets 130 Outlets

September 21, 2026
Caishny Egypt Fintech

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Property & Real Estate Technology

UAE PropTech Market Forecast to Reach .62B by 2032

UAE PropTech Market Forecast to Reach $1.62B by 2032

September 22, 2026
Ecosystem Proptech Real Estate
Keyper Launches Rental Shield for UAE Property Owners

Keyper Launches Rental Shield for UAE Property Owners

September 21, 2026
Keyper Proptech Real Estate
Saudi Proptech Rize Secures M Facility From Jadwa Investment

Saudi Proptech Rize Secures $50M Facility From Jadwa Investment

September 16, 2026
Funding Jadwa Investment KSA
Keyper Gives Five Renters AED 10,000 Each in Latest Monthly Draw

Keyper Gives Five Renters AED 10,000 Each in Latest Monthly Draw

September 16, 2026
Fintech Keyper Proptech
Huspy Acquires Dubai Luxury Brokerage LuxuryX Ahead of Huspy Signature Launch

Huspy Acquires Dubai Luxury Brokerage LuxuryX Ahead of Huspy Signature Launch

September 14, 2026
Acquisition Dubai Huspy
Keyper and Capstone Real Estate Launch Monthly Rent Payments for Abu Dhabi Tenants

Keyper and Capstone Real Estate Launch Monthly Rent Payments for Abu Dhabi Tenants

September 13, 2026
Abu Dhabi Keyper Partnership

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Arabic-First Technology

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
Movies & Series Launches Arabic-First Entertainment Discovery Platform for Egypt and MENA

Movies & Series Launches Arabic-First Entertainment Discovery Platform for Egypt and MENA

September 15, 2026
Arabic Arabic Tech Egypt
Manar Foundation to Host Arabic Session on Community-Led Humanitarian Innovation

Manar Foundation to Host Arabic Session on Community-Led Humanitarian Innovation

September 14, 2026
Arabic Entrepreneurship Event
MBZUAI Researcher Hanan Aldarmaki Advances Arabic AI and Emirati Dialect Research

MBZUAI Researcher Hanan Aldarmaki Advances Arabic AI and Emirati Dialect Research

September 7, 2026
AI Arabic Arabic Tech
stc Bahrain Launches Arabic-First Bayan Digital Contact Centre

stc Bahrain Launches Arabic-First Bayan Digital Contact Centre

September 7, 2026
Arabic Arabic Tech Bahrain
HUMAIN Launches 428B-Parameter Arabic AI Model With Minimax

HUMAIN Launches 428B-Parameter Arabic AI Model With Minimax

September 3, 2026
AI Arabic Arabic Tech

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Women in Entrepreneurship

Egypt’s Qena Trains 100 Women in Entrepreneurship and Small-Business Management

Egypt’s Qena Trains 100 Women in Entrepreneurship and Small-Business Management

September 21, 2026
Ecosystem Egypt Entrepreneurship
QNET Calls for More Digital Work and Entrepreneurship Opportunities for MENA Youth and Women

QNET Calls for More Digital Work and Entrepreneurship Opportunities for MENA Youth and Women

September 21, 2026
Ecosystem Entrepreneurship MENA
Women-Founded MENA Startups Received Just 0.14% of .7B in VC Funding

Women-Founded MENA Startups Received Just 0.14% of $1.7B in VC Funding

September 20, 2026
Ecosystem Entrepreneurship Funding
SheEmpower Launches First Cohort of Lebanese Women Entrepreneurs in Beirut

SheEmpower Launches First Cohort of Lebanese Women Entrepreneurs in Beirut

September 20, 2026
Beirut Cohort Ecosystem
TiE Dubai Announces Winners of TiE Women MENA 2026 Emirati Finals

TiE Dubai Announces Winners of TiE Women MENA 2026 Emirati Finals

September 18, 2026
Dubai Ecosystem Emirati
Qanooni AI Founder Wins TiE Women MENA 2026 UAE Finals

Qanooni AI Founder Wins TiE Women MENA 2026 UAE Finals

September 18, 2026
Ecosystem Entrepreneurship Qanooni AI

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Crypto Trends

Dubai-Based CoinQuant Raises Plans for M Seed Round After 100,000 Backtests

Dubai-Based CoinQuant Raises Plans for $3M Seed Round After 100,000 Backtests

September 15, 2026
CoinQuant Crypto Cryptocurrency
Binance Bahrain Expands Fiat Access and Funding Options for Eligible Crypto Users

Binance Bahrain Expands Fiat Access and Funding Options for Eligible Crypto Users

September 11, 2026
Bahrain Binance Crypto
Bybit Unveils AI Assistant To Unify Crypto Trading And Customer Support

Bybit Unveils AI Assistant To Unify Crypto Trading And Customer Support

September 11, 2026
AI AI Assistant Bybit
Network International Pilots AED-Backed DDSC Stablecoin Payments in UAE

Network International Pilots AED-Backed DDSC Stablecoin Payments in UAE

September 10, 2026
Blockchain Crypto Cryptocurrency
Beyon Money Business and BitOasis Bahrain Launch Wallet Integration

Beyon Money Business and BitOasis Bahrain Launch Wallet Integration

September 5, 2026
Bahrain Beyon Money BitOasis
Standard Chartered Launches Institutional Bitcoin and Ether Trading in UAE

Standard Chartered Launches Institutional Bitcoin and Ether Trading in UAE

September 3, 2026
Bitcoin Crypto Cryptocurrency

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Sustainability & Circular Economy

Abu Dhabi Introduces Independent Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data

Abu Dhabi Introduces Independent Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data

September 22, 2026
Abu Dhabi Data Ecosystem
ITIDA Connects 15 Egyptian Innovators to Copenhagen Plastic Waste Challenge

ITIDA Connects 15 Egyptian Innovators to Copenhagen Plastic Waste Challenge

September 21, 2026
Challenge Copenhagen Ecosystem
UAE Launches Pilot Plant to Convert Organic Waste into Biogas and Compost

UAE Launches Pilot Plant to Convert Organic Waste into Biogas and Compost

September 18, 2026
Cleantech Sustainability Tech
Egyptian Recycling Startup Bekia Raises 5,000 Seed Round

Egyptian Recycling Startup Bekia Raises $765,000 Seed Round

September 17, 2026
Bekia Catalyst Fund Cleantech
Up to Three Teams per University Advance to Egypt’s National Waste Management Competition

Up to Three Teams per University Advance to Egypt’s National Waste Management Competition

September 17, 2026
Competition Ecosystem Egypt
Oman Establishes Green AI Alliance for Sustainable Digital Economy

Oman Establishes Green AI Alliance for Sustainable Digital Economy

September 16, 2026
AI Alliance Digital Economy

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Reports

Gulf Family Offices Shift Towards Institutional-Grade Investing

Gulf Family Offices Shift Towards Institutional-Grade Investing

September 22, 2026
Ecosystem Family Office Gulf
Middle East Venture Capital Deals Averaged .4B Annually From 2021 to 2025

Middle East Venture Capital Deals Averaged $2.4B Annually From 2021 to 2025

September 22, 2026
Ecosystem MENA Report
MENA Fintech Association Publishes Update on ADGM Digital Asset Regulations

MENA Fintech Association Publishes Update on ADGM Digital Asset Regulations

September 22, 2026
ADGM Digital Assets Ecosystem
Syria Launches New Business Councils with Egypt and Uzbekistan

Sukuk Capital Claims 63% of Saudi Arabia’s Digital Debt Market

September 20, 2026
Economy Ecosystem KSA
GCC Retail Sales Forecast to Reach 6.9B by 2030

GCC Retail Sales Forecast to Reach $386.9B by 2030

September 18, 2026
Ecosystem GCC Report
UAE F&B Manufacturers Lead Global Industrial AI Adoption, Schneider Study Finds

UAE F&B Manufacturers Lead Global Industrial AI Adoption, Schneider Study Finds

September 17, 2026
AI Ecosystem F&B

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Interesting Picks

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
MrBeast’s B Business Empire Expands Beyond YouTube

MrBeast’s $5B Business Empire Expands Beyond YouTube

August 30, 2026
Business Interesting MrBeast
Dubai’s Startup Unicorn Landscape Expands Across Fintech, DeepTech and Digital Platforms

Dubai’s Startup Unicorn Landscape Expands Across Fintech, DeepTech and Digital Platforms

August 29, 2026
Deeptech Entrepreneurship Fintech
SoftBank Plans Japan’s Largest Retail Bond Issue at .3B to Fund AI Expansion

SoftBank Plans Japan’s Largest Retail Bond Issue at $6.3B to Fund AI Expansion

August 25, 2026
AI Bond Expansion
Revolut Valuation Reaches 5B as Fintech Expands Globally

Revolut Valuation Reaches $115B as Fintech Expands Globally

August 24, 2026
Fintech Interesting Neobank
How FIFA’s World Cup Business Model Generates Revenue

How FIFA’s World Cup Business Model Generates Revenue

August 23, 2026
Business FIFA FIFA World Cup 2026

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