Resal, Xpay, and Little Thinking Minds raise investments, MAF acquires Wadi, Saudi approves new permanent residency permit, and more.| Listen on Anghami

Jul 2019

Amazon Prime launches in the UAE, SoftBank, Tenderd and FreshtoHome raise investment, Tez win the Visa Everywhere Initiative and more.

Here's what's happening in the tech, startup and VC universe today: 1.Web Summit in talks with UAE for global tech event by 2022 2.SoftBank in talks with Saudi, UAE & Oman for second $100 billion Vision Fund 3.Tenderd raises $5.8 million seed 4.FreshToHome raises $11 million Seri ... Show More

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Jun 2019

Careem acquires bike-sharing startup Cyacle, Trukkin raises $3.5 million, Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures co-leads $6 million investment in Amreican blockchain startup and more.

Here's what's happening in the tech, startup and VC universe today: Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures co-leads $6 million investment in American blockchain startup Data Gumbo Dubai-based truck aggregator Trukkin raises $3.5 million to connect shippers and truckers in the Middle East ... Show More

10m 9s

Jun 2019

InstaDeep, Oddigo, eMushrif, KitabSawti, and Checkout.com raise investments, Egypt's ArqamFC gets acquired, Uber's disappointing IPO debut and more.

This week’s headlines: Oman’s eMushrif raises $1 million Pre-Series A Odiggo raises $180,000 seed ArqamFC gets acquired by UK’s StatsBomb. Uber stumbles almost 8% on stock market debut Abu Dhabi Investment Office launches $166 million Ghadan Ventures Fund InstaDeep raises $7 mill ... Show More

13m 33s

Aug 2024

Waad Investment to Boost GCC Startups, Majid Al Futtaim Retail Digital Records AED 1.3 Billion Revenue, Al Majed for Oud Announces IPO Offer

Headlines: - New $200M Investment Firm "Waad Investment" Launches to Boost GCC Startups - Majid Al Futtaim Retail Digital Sees 109% EBITDA Growth and AED 1.3 Billion Revenue in H1 2024 - Al Majed for Oud Announces IPO Offer Price and Institutional Book Building

29m 7s

May 2024

Startup acquisitions & fund raising, Egypt's ride-hailing issue, and crypto regulations

Hala Insurance founder Walid Dib has sold his new startup CallMi, Walid Shihabi's rent now, pay later startup Keyper has secured $4M in equity & $30M in sukuk, the Egyptian government may launch its own ride-hailing service, and we give you the highlights from the Qatar Economic ... Show More

36m 51s

Jul 2024

Air Kerala Launch, UAE's Electra Acquires 20% Stake in Egypt's Elsewedy Electric, Saudi Expats Boost

Headlines: -Dubai Entrepreneur Launches Low Cost Air Kerala, Targeting Affordable Flights for Indian Expats -UAE's Electra Acquires 20% Stake in Egypt's Elsewedy Electric for $450 Million- Saudi Arabia Announces a Major Increase in Job Opportunities for Expats

18m 59s

Jul 2025

Anthropic $5B Raise; PwC Adds Riyadh Al-Najjar; UAE Advertiser Permit

HEADLINES:♦ Anthropic in Talks to Raise $5B at $170B Valuation, CEO Acknowledges Shift on Gulf Funding♦ PwC Appoints Riyadh Al-Najjar to Global Board After Saudi Ban Shakes Regional Strategy♦ UAE Media Council has Launched a Mandatory ‘Advertiser Permit’ for Content Creators♦ Ala ... Show More

34m 4s

Jul 2025

Tech Founders vs Shaun Maguire, Attias IPO Plans, Starlink Launches in Qatar

HEADLINES:♦ Middle Eastern Tech Founders Petition Forces Sequoia Partner Shaun Maguire to Apologize♦ Richard Attias Associates Considers IPO Amid Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Push♦ Dubai’s Xpanceo Raises $250M, Hits $1.35 Billion Valuation♦ Elon Musk’s Starlink Launches in Qatar, B ... Show More

26m 32s

Aug 2024

Saudi Arabia Updates Investment Law, UAE Amens Anti-Money Laundernig Laws, and ADQ invests $1 Bilion in Sotheby's

Headlines: - Saudi Arabia Revamps Investment Law to Attract Foreign Investors - UAE amends anti-money laundering laws - Abu Dhabi’s ADQ invests $1 Billion in Sotheby’s

18m 4s

Sep 2025

G42 AI Stake; Saudi-UK £360M Deals; Alabbar’s F&B Empire

HEADLINES:♦ G42 to Sell 2% Presight AI Stake to Boost Global Investor Base♦ Saudi Shawarmer to Fund Fired Employee Majed Al-Omari’s New Venture After Boycott♦ Saudi Arabia and UK Announce £360 Million in Joint Investment Deals♦ Billionaire Mohamed Alabbar Visits Viral Klay by Kar ... Show More

37m 37s

Aug 2024

Dubai Court Recognizes Cryptocurrency, Fawry to Launch in Saudi Arabia, Resal Secures $9M in funding

Headlines: - Dubai Court's Landmark Ruling Recognises Cryptocurrency as Legal Salary Payment - Fawry to Launch in Saudi Arabia by Year-End - Resal Secures $9M in Funding to Expand Leadership in Alternative Payment Solutions

14m 33s

Mar 2024

Saudi’s $48BN ‘Downtown Riyadh’, Telegram’s $330M in new capital, and Elon Musk’s ketamin habit good for investors

Top Stories Today:Saudi Arabia's $48.00 billion Mega-Project: New Murabba Seeks Global Investors Telegram secures $330 million in new capital through the issuance of bonds - but will it list in Abu Dhabi? Unliver Will Spin Off Ice Cream Branch, cut 7,500 jobs as stock rises over ... Show More

53m 8s

Jul 2024

120 Firms Move to Riyadh, Ryadh Office Market Growth, and Aldar Expansion in Dubai

Headlines: - Over 120 Foreign Companies Relocated to Riyadh in Q1 2024 -Riyadh Office Market Stays Strong Amid Rising Rents and High Demand -Aldar Expands Commercial Portfolio in Dubai with $490 Million Investment

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Resal, Xpay, and Little Thinking Minds r...