WeWork to open its first space in Dubai this year, The Luxury Closet and Yumamia raise investments, Bayut expands to Saudi and Airbnb launches in Arabic.| 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

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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

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Sep 2024

Hala Taxi Launches WhatsApp Booking, Hub71 Welcomes 21 New Startups, Majid Al Futtaim Launches Aaouda Returnship Programme, Etihad Airways Eyes IPO by 2025

Headlines: - Dubai's Hala Taxi Introduces WhatsApp Booking - Abu Dhabi-Based Hub71 Welcomes 21 Startups, Bringing the Total Number to 243 - Majid Al Futtaim's New Aaouda Programme to Help Emirati Women Return to Work After a Long Break - Etihad Airways Eyes IPO by 2025: A Strate ... Show More

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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

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

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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

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Apr 2024

Alfii, Shein and Riyadh HQ

Top Stories TodayDubai HR Tech Startup Alfii Shuts down shortly after raising $2.5MDouble Profits For Shein At $2BN Ahead Of Expected IPORiyad Attracts 350 European Companies Moving Their HQS to The Capital

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Sep 2024

Tabby Acquires Saudi Digital Wallet Tweeq to Expand Fintech Offerings, Ziina Banks $22M Series A to Scale Up UAE Fintech Services for Small Businesses, Adidas Collaborates with Saudi Artist Raghad Al-Ahmad for Bloom Sky Collection

Headlines: - Tabby Acquires Saudi Digital Wallet Tweeq to Expand Fintech Offerings - Ziina Banks $22M Series A to Scale Up UAE Fintech Services for Small Businesses - Adidas Collaborates with Saudi Artist Raghad Al-Ahmad for Bloom Sky Collection

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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

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Jul 2024

Tech Turmoil, Saudi Growth Slowdown, and Dubai's Mental Health Initiative

Headlines: - Tech Glitch Sparks Cash Chaos at Starbucks: Digital Dependency Exposed -Saudi Arabia's GDP Growth to Lag Behind GCC Neighbors in 2024 -Dubai Allocates $28.5 Million for Mental Wealth Framework to Boost Community Well-Being

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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

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Sep 2024

Inside Pavel Durov's Arrest, Arabian Mills $271 Million IPO Covered in an Hour, Knovi Launching Fractional Ownership in UAE, Webook Prepares for Billion Dollar IPO on Saudi Exchange

Headlines: - The Who is Who and What is What of Pavel Durov's Arrest - Saudi Arabian Mills’ $271 million IPO Covered within an Hour - Konvi launching fractional ownership in UAE real estate from $280 - Webook prepares for a billion-dollar IPO on the Saudi exchange after significa ... Show More

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WeWork to open its first space in Dubai ...