Middle East
The GCC and broader Middle East.
Blockchain
Pulsar Group Leads $300M Solmate Investment to Boost Solana Infrastructure in UAE
UAE-based Pulsar Group participates in a $300M PIPE deal for Solmate, establishing the region’s first major Solana infrastructure hub and strengthening the Middle East’s position in block
Qatar Poised as MENA’s Emerging Hub for Gaming and Digital Innovation
Qatar is fast becoming a regional gaming and innovation hub, attracting global brands like Tencent, supporting local studios, and offering infrastructure, funding, and talent programs to
Accor and BinDawood Partner to Develop 3,000+ Hotel Keys Across Saudi Arabia
Accor and BinDawood Investment collaborate to develop over 3,000 hotel keys in Saudi Arabia, including landmark properties in Makkah, Madinah, and Jeddah, supporting the Kingdom’s tourism
FIVE Holdings Secures $460M Facility to Expand Music-Driven Experiential Hospitality
FIVE Holdings strengthens its global hospitality footprint with a $460M credit facility, blending high-energy electronic music, immersive dining, and luxury experiences across Dubai and I
Qatar Unveils 2025–2026 National Events Calendar
Visit Qatar launches its unified 2025–2026 events calendar, showcasing sports, culture, entertainment, and family activities.
The Royal Marsden Pioneers CAR-T Therapy for Multiple Myeloma in the UK
During Blood Cancer Awareness Month, The Royal Marsden becomes the first UK centre to treat multiple myeloma patients with CAR-T therapy outside clinical trials, offering renewed hope and
Biotech
Saudi Arabia Reframes Healthcare as Strategic Investment for Resilience
H.E. Dr. Majid Alfayyadh urges viewing healthcare as a driver of security, prosperity, and innovation.
Hub71 + Life Sciences: Abu Dhabi’s Next Chapter in Healthcare Innovation
Discover how Hub71’s new Life Sciences vertical is transforming Abu Dhabi into a global hub for biotechnology, digital health, and medical innovation — with startups like Bio Sapien and E
Saudi Media at 95: From Radio Waves to AI Storytelling
On its 95th National Day, Saudi Arabia reflects on how media—from early radio to AI-powered platforms—has shaped national identity, connected generations, and evolved into a digital, AI-d
Fintech
PayPal Commits $100M to Accelerate Digital Commerce in MENA
PayPal pledges $100 million across the Middle East and Africa to fuel innovation, support startups, and expand digital commerce.
Clarity Raises $12M to Redefine Customer Experience with AI
AI-powered customer-experience platform Clarity, formerly Anecdote, secures $12M led by Prosus Ventures.
Fintech
Tamara Secures $2.4B Asset-Backed Facility to Boost Regional Expansion
Saudi fintech unicorn Tamara raises up to $2.4B in the region’s largest asset-backed facility, refinancing prior debt and supporting new credit and payment products, accelerating growth,
Apave Group Inaugurates Advanced Testing Laboratory in Abu Dhabi to Boost UAE Industrial Growth
Apave Group has opened a state-of-the-art testing lab in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing its UAE presence.
Fintech
Botim Partners with Commercial Bank of Ethiopia to Streamline UAE-Ethiopia Remittances
Botim and CBE launch a landmark partnership, enabling Ethiopians in the UAE to send secure, flexible remittances to Ethiopia via direct accounts, cash pick-up, and mobile wallets, boostin
Saudi eLeague Fighting Season 3 Showcases Rising Esports Talent
Saudi eLeague Fighting Season 3 crowned champions in Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8 at SEF Arena, Riyadh.
Fintech
