Founded in 2024 Qwacks is building a unified layer for game development as demand for Saudi-made infrastructure grows.

Binance has secured full regulatory approval from the Abu Dhabi Global Market, marking the first such global licence granted to a major crypto exchange under its framework.

Digital Islamic bank ruya, in partnership with asset infrastructure provider Fuze, has rolled out a regulated, Shariah-compliant Bitcoin trading feature in its app, a global first for Islamic banking.

This funding round represents one of the largest allocations in the region’s B2B financing space.

The AI-driven tailoring platform unveiled a redeveloped app and is targeting GCC expansion in 2026 and 2027.

Founded in 2022 by Antoine Azer, Byit began in Egypt, expanded to the UAE, and is now using its new capital to target Saudi Arabia and wider Gulf markets.

The platform will use AI agents to process legislation, regulatory frameworks and policy documents.

The Egyptian government will provide EGP 10 billion in concessional funding to startups and SMEs through a new support programme.

The Saudi angel network targets early-stage funding gaps with capital access and mentorship.

Dubai startup Reno raises $4 million to expand its technology-driven renovation services across the UAE and Gulf markets.

A DIFC-domiciled multi-asset product blending equities, fixed income, gold and Bitcoin opens retail access to digital exposure under oversight.

Founded in 2022, Nabt builds digital and physical rails linking farmers and buyers as Saudi Arabia prioritises food security.