The New Rules of Startup Funding in MENA After November 2025
The sharp decline in startup funding across the Middle East and North Africa in November 2025 reflects far more than a routine cyclical dip in venture capital flows. It represents
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MENA Innovation Economy Hits New Heights with $4.5B Startup Funding Record
A Defining Quarter for Regional Innovation The third quarter of 2025 will be remembered as a landmark moment in the evolution of the Middle East and North Africa’s innovation economy.
AI in Dubai: Government, Startups, and Taskforce Join Forces for Economic Growth
A Bold Leap into the Digital Economy Dubai has once again signaled its ambition to establish itself as a global innovation and technology hub by launching the Dubai AI Platform,
Rekaz Startup Funding: $5M to Digitally Empower Service Businesses
A New Era for Service-Based SMEs The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is undergoing a sweeping digital transformation, but much of the attention in recent years has been
Saudi Startups Turn to Debt: Nearly Half of $2.1B Raised in H1 2025 Comes via Loans
New Financing Playbook The startup ecosystem of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has long been driven by bold venture capital bets, sovereign wealth injections, and a rush of
Sharjah Launches India Startup Hub to Boost Cross-Border Innovation
Strengthening Cross-Border Startup Ties Sharjah has officially launched the India Startup Hub through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and Startup Middle East, marking a
Tech and Startup Activity in North Africa: A Spotlight on Egypt’s AI Innovation
A Surge in Local Investment North Africa is witnessing a remarkable surge in tech and startup activity, reflecting a broader trend of digital transformation and innovation across the region. Countries
Vehement Capital partners with ACME to bring its podcast platform to Europe
Vehement Capital has announced a strategic collaboration with ACME to introduce its podcast platform to European audiences, marking a major step in its international expansion strategy. This partnership aims to
