Investment
Taranis Capital Receives DFSA Acknowledgement for Disruptive Tech Fund
Taranis Capital Limited has received formal acknowledgement from the DFSA for the establishment of the Taranis Disruptive Tech Fund LP, marking a key regulatory milestone in its growth ac
AI & ML
Ivo Raises $55M Series B to Scale AI-Powered Contract Intelligence
Ivo has secured $55M in Series B funding to accelerate its AI-driven contract intelligence platform, helping enterprises extract insights, reduce review time by up to 75%, and transform c
UK Tech Funding Hits $15.3B in 2025, Staying Second Globally
UK tech startups raised $15.3B in 2025, ranking second globally despite a funding dip.
PebblePad Acquires myday to Accelerate Global EdTech Growth
Private equity-backed PebblePad has acquired student engagement platform myday, creating an integrated learning and engagement experience for over 200 institutions worldwide and strengthe
Khalifa Fund Backs 16 Emirati Ventures at The Rage Festival 2026
The Khalifa Fund is supporting 16 Emirati-led SMEs at Abu Dhabi’s Rage Festival 2026, helping local brands showcase creativity, expand market access, and strengthen entrepreneurship acros
Emirates Growth Fund and Hub71 Partner to Boost UAE SMEs and Scaleups
The Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) and Hub71 have signed a strategic MoU to support UAE SMEs and growth-stage companies by combining growth capital, mentorship, and ecosystem access, strength
CARE MENA 2025: Driving Climate Action, Renewable Energy & Sustainability Investments
CARE MENA 2025, co-located with DATE in Dubai, unites global leaders, investors, and startups to accelerate renewable energy, climate tech, and sustainability investments, fostering partn
Global Investment in 2025 Shifts Toward Strategic Sectors
FDI fell 3% in early 2025 as geopolitical tensions and high financing costs reshape global capital flows.
Global Logistics Companies Pivot Narratives to Navigate Trade Volatility
Global logistics leaders are redefining their role from carriers to strategic partners, using AI, policy engagement, and storytelling to ensure resilient supply chains and maintain trade
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
Unive Raises €410K to Expand AI-Powered College Counseling Platform
Unive secures €410K in funding to scale its AI-driven college and career counseling platform, combining AI guidance with expert tutors to make admissions support efficient, equitable, and
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
Nothing Raises $200M Series C at $1.3B Valuation to Build AI-Native Platform
Nothing secures $200M in Series C funding to scale its AI-native hardware and software ecosystem, moving beyond smartphones into wearables and future devices, aiming to create hyper-perso
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.
The Scale-Up Gamble: Lessons from Sharmadean Reid on Leading High-Risk Growth
Sharmadean Reid shares how vision, trust, small teams, and hands-on leadership keep teams motivated in fast-growth, high-stakes ventures, turning risky bets into calculated opportunities
Fintech