The platform brings banking, payments, logistics and financing services into one digital marketplace for SMEs.

‘The Pitch’ is open to Dubai-based startups and entrepreneurs. Successful ventures will advance to the Shark Tank Dubai Finale.

The global payments company will use its new Dubai base to expand cross-border payments and treasury services between China and the region.

YS Lootah Robotics has opened a Dubai showroom where organisations can test humanoid, cleaning and service robots.

The Abu Dhabi AI startup will use the undisclosed investment to expand sovereign AI applications across finance and healthcare.

The programme combines digital skills, entrepreneurship training and incubation for women across Cairo, Upper Egypt and the Red Sea.

The Egyptian SPAC is issuing 90 million new shares to fund acquisitions worth up to $500 million.

ADIA will join as a minority investor, with the transaction expected to close in the first half of 2027.

The Oman-based fintech will use the seed round to scale AI-powered trade origination and underwriting across the Gulf-Asia corridor.

The financing will support procurement from Italian suppliers and fund eligible green projects under PIF’s Green Finance Framework.

The agreement will assess opportunities across payments, digital wallets, smart data and fintech platforms.

Saudi Arabia is tightening its IPO regulations, introducing stricter underwriting requirements, investor checks and financial disclosure rules.