Zameeli, which is located in Oman, is a platform to connect SMEs to local freelancers who plan to raise their equity crowdfunding with the help of "Mamun '' the Omani fintech.
Tariq Al Habsi and Aysha Alqmashouai founded the Zambezi in 2021. With the support of the Oman Technology Fund...
The MSA was selected by the ISSF because of its board experience in the industry, robust track record, global access, and deep roots in the East and China. And this new access to MSA’s resources will certainly allow the ISSF to develop themselves in a competitive and entrepreneurial ecosystem...
The first companies to have been granted a digital banking license in Saudi are STC Pay along with another local firm. The license was issued by Saudi’s finance minister which was approved by The Saudi Cabinet. And it was announced by the state news agency that day. Now it’s...
Fintech giant FlexxPay, a Dubai-based payment platform has announced raising about $3M. The fund was raised in a pre-Series A round and it was comprised of equity debt. The investors include a lot of popular names from different regions. They include DIFC Fintech Fund, Arzan VC, Nuwa Capital, VentureSouq,...
It’s been four months since Falak Investment Hub, the Saudi-based startup has accepted the application of eight of the most popular tech startups within the MENA regions into their acceleration program. The program consists of three new companies from Egypt along with three from KSA, and one each in...
Google today announced a significant expansion of its digital payment ecosystem, with the official launch of Google Pay in Lebanon and Oman. This strategic move underscores Google's commitment to enhancing access to secure and convenient digital payment tools across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The service...
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia and global investment platform Techstars have teamed up to launch the latest Riyadh Techstars Accelerator project. This particular accelerator program will help improving entrepreneurs and startups to help them innovate and grow their businesses in the MENA region. Their...
KSA’s DIGGIPACKS was founded by Amin Al-Atrash and Hasan Jabarti back in 2020. Amin Al-Atrash is already popular for several things with experience in logistics for 20 years along with last-mile, cold-chain, and even fulfillment sectors. He’s been having a goal to make a footprint within the same industry...
Vogacloset is an online retail platform specializing in fashion, based in the UK. What sets them apart from other platforms is that their main area of catering is for the Middle East. They have recently been acquired by Alhokair, a franchise retail company in Saudi Arabia. The venture is a...
Despite decreasing funding in the African continent, Nigerian startups succeeded in raising their funding to $160 million in the first Q1. Four countries including Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Egypt accounted for %87 of startup investments during Q1, and the founding breakdown showed, Nigeria is leader with $160 m...
