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World Bank: Jordan Surpasses Women’s Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion Targets
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Dubai-Based CoinQuant Raises Plans for M Seed Round After 100,000 Backtests
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36 Women-Led Startups to Pitch at SANAD ElevateHer in Alexandria
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Dubai Business Forum China to Convene in Shenzhen on 14 October 2026
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Dubai Business Forum China to Convene in Shenzhen on 14 October 2026

Orange Corners Sudan Launches Ninth Incubation Cohort
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Orange Corners Sudan Launches Ninth Incubation Cohort

Blossom Capital Invests in UK Enterprise AI Startup Xybern, Backs Saudi Relocation
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Blossom Capital Invests in UK Enterprise AI Startup Xybern, Backs Saudi Relocation

Qnar Reaches 4,000 Registered Teachers in Qatar During Beta Phase
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Qnar Reaches 4,000 Registered Teachers in Qatar During Beta Phase

Saudi Fintech Tamam Partners with Sadq on Digital Financing Solutions
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Saudi Fintech Tamam Partners with Sadq on Digital Financing Solutions

Arab Therapy Offers Free Online Mental Health Sessions for People in Syria
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Arab Therapy Offers Free Online Mental Health Sessions for People in Syria

Riyadh-Based SiFi and Sarj Sign MoU On AI-Enabled Spend Management
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Lendo and BSF Capital Sign SAR100M Financing Partnership for Saudi SMEs
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Lendo and BSF Capital Sign SAR100M Financing Partnership for Saudi SMEs

CASHIN Signs Agreement with Syria’s Energy Ministry to Build National Petroleum Products Platform
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CASHIN Signs Agreement with Syria’s Energy Ministry to Build National Petroleum Products Platform

Kapita Research Co-Hosts Relink Meet 15 on AI Transformation in Baghdad
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Kapita Research Co-Hosts Relink Meet 15 on AI Transformation in Baghdad

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

AMAN, Bokra and Erada Join Egypt’s Scale It Forward Venture Debt Program
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AMAN, Bokra and Erada Join Egypt’s Scale It Forward Venture Debt Program

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Breadfast Launches Breadfast Food Restaurant Delivery Service in Egypt

Saudi BRKZ Raises M to Expand AI-Powered Construction Procurement
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Saudi BRKZ Raises $31M to Expand AI-Powered Construction Procurement

Saudi Fintech NearPay Launches Platform for Digital Financial Services
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Saudi Fintech NearPay Launches Platform for Digital Financial Services

China’s AgiBot Launches Robot Rental Service in Saudi Arabia From SAR 2,000 a Day
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China’s AgiBot Launches Robot Rental Service in Saudi Arabia From SAR 2,000 a Day

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