Merak Capital’s investment will support DSShield’s expanding security operations capacity and scaling managed services.
From AI-driven food tech to digital fuel management and the world’s first smart contact lenses, MENA startups raised billions across all funding rounds in 2025.
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Government-backed funds and banks are widening access to finance as tourism ventures scale for peak winter demand.
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From proptech, fintech, and edtech, these are the companies behind the 10 largest funding rounds in Egypt this year.
The partnership outlines joint research centres in Ras Al Khaimah as Faraday Future expands its UAE operations.
Announced around Abu Dhabi Finance Week, the additions include Cantor Fitzgerald and BBVA, alongside a global crypto licence for Binance.
The Saudi-based generative AI startup is focusing on data localisation partnerships and enterprise integrations as AI adoption grows under Vision 2030.
PayTabs Kuwait and BEDE Kuwait, powered by Zain, focus on web enablement, link-based payments and QR codes for small merchants in Kuwait.
2025 Huawei Cloud Developer Competition saw Egyptian developers rise to the top out of 1,400 participants from 10 countries.
The figure would represent roughly 40% growth from an expected portfolio size of around $3.5 billion by the end of 2025.
Abu Dhabi’s ADQ closed a $5 billion five-year syndicated loan with Asian lenders, marking its first financing deal in Greater China.
The global network plans capital and access for Seed–Series B AI teams across emerging markets, with first investments expected in the coming months.
Founded in 2022, the UAE company says it has secured $200 million from institutions and accredited investors to support operations across US equities and digital asset markets.
Tally Solutions has launched TallyPrime 7.0 in the Middle East, adding automation, bilingual workflows, and built-in compliance for SMEs.
