The Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor Mubadala has finally invested about $75M in 5-year pre-IPO convertible bonds of Telegram. Telegram is an open-source popular social media platform mainly known for its security-focused services over other popular social media.
The investment and partnership aimed at creating a new collaboration of opportunities between...
After Lezzoo acquired a seven-figure financing round, there has been increased activity in Iraq’s fundraising sector. Lezzoo has bought Erbil Delivery while Tech Ventures is dominating the six-figure financing round in Alsaree3/Zajil. These activities are a clear indication of the Iraqi market’s potential. Here are some fascinating takeaways based...
Gazal was founded and established back in 2020 with a goal to help innovate, improve and redesign the entire future of transportation in GCC and the KSA region. Their aim is to use it for short-distance travel and innovate the use of sustainable and healthier alternatives for the transportation...
It was announced today that Eyewa, the popular Dubai-based eyewear startup has raised about $21M in a Series B round. The round was co-led by Kingsway Capital and Nuwa Capital. There was also notable participation from French Partners, Endeavor Catalyst, Derayah Ventures, Palm Drive, and Hardy Capital. And it...
The launching of Al Zayani Venture Capital has been announced by Al Zayani Investment Group. The company has its headquarters in Manama, Bahrain. It has its focus on investment in disruptive technology and start-ups.
In 1977, Al Zayani Investment Group was established in Bahrain. This makes it one of the...
Abu Dhabi has made another committee to manage the improvement of free zones in the emirate and survey enactment administering every one of them so that the regulations stay intact. The Executive Council of Abu Dhabi has given a choice to shape the Free Zones Council, led by the...
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...
Amazon’s payment processing service in the MENA region, Amazon Payment Services has announced some changes about waiving all fees for the new businesses. Their aim is to benefit from the services that come with it in Egypt. Amazon Payment Services will postpone their services on accounts and support fees...
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...
Under the oversight of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), Saudi Payments reported the dispatch of Saudi Arabia's instant payment platform 'sarie' in collaboration with IBM and Mastercard and that makes it one of the fastest ways to make transactions in the region.
As of now, 'sarie' upholds all Saudi banks...
