DUBAI, UAE – Ruya, the pioneering digital Islamic bank, and Ignyte, the government-backed startup ecosystem, have officially forged a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to accelerate innovation across the UAE by integrating Ruya’s Shari’ah-compliant digital banking expertise with Ignyte’s comprehensive support for entrepreneurs.
The UAE continues to lead the MENA...
Dubai, UAE – Related, a leading Dubai-headquartered loyalty and rewards platform, announced today it has successfully raised $8 million (SAR 30 million) in strategic funding. The investment comes from Saudi alternative investment firm Equivator, a move set to significantly accelerate Related’s expansion within Saudi Arabia and bolster the development...
When significant wealth is generated, whether from a company sale, a major asset liquidation, or a successful IPO, a common question arises for newly liquid families: "What's next for our capital?" For many family offices, the immediate answer often leans towards direct investments in startups, bypassing traditional funds. This...
Dubai, UAE – The Food and Beverage (F&B) industry across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is experiencing an unprecedented digital revolution, with food tech emerging as a pivotal force. This technological transformation is empowering restaurants to achieve new heights of efficiency, sustainability, and profitability in a...
Saudi Fintech Nayla Finance Secures $4M to Expand Digital Lending for Small Businesses
Nayla Finance, a Saudi Arabian fintech platform specializing in digital lending solutions, has raised $4 million in seed funding to expand its services for micro and small businesses across the Kingdom. The funding round was led by...
UAE Fintech Startup Klaim Raises $26M to Transform Healthcare Payments
Klaim, a UAE-based healthcare fintech startup, has secured $26 million in funding to accelerate medical insurance claim payments. The funding includes $10 million in Series A equity and $16 million in debt financing. Saudi-based Mad’a Investment led the round, with...
ClearGrid, a fintech company based in the UAE, has raised $10 million in funding after coming out of stealth mode. The funding is split into two rounds: a pre-seed round of $3.5 million, led by Raed Ventures and Beco Capital, and a seed round of $6.5 million, co-led by...
e&, the telecommunications giant based in the United Arab Emirates, has entered into a $1 billion partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) aimed at enhancing cloud adoption and digital transformation across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
The six-year agreement will focus on delivering essential cloud services, including...
Despite a significant decline in funding in 2023, Middle Eastern fintech companies demonstrated remarkable resilience; Navigating challenges such as high-interest rates and geopolitical uncertainties, these fintechs are leveraging innovative technologies and pursuing expansion strategies. According to KPMG, fintech funding in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa dropped to its...
This funding round was led by Flat6Labs, Vision Health Pioneers ( German based incubator) and supported by a group of expat angel investors from the USA, EU, Australia, and KSA. Their investment underlines a shared commitment to improving mental health care quality and accessibility in our region.
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