The startup will use the funding to expand into new markets and strengthen its AI-powered advertising and financing platform.
The undisclosed deal would expand Barq’s GCC presence, while Beyon Group retains an economic interest in the Saudi fintech.
The agreement will use the FRA-Sandbox to help young founders test fintech ideas and develop them into scalable businesses.
The Dubai-backed fund has doubled in size and raised its per-startup investment cap to $6 million.
Swvl reported $16.22 million in H1 2026 revenue, with GCC revenue up 107% as Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait drove expansion.
The round was led by Artal Capital, with participation from Aljazira Capital and Wa’ed Ventures.
Jordan’s Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund is among the lead LPs in the oversubscribed vehicle, which has already backed 30 companies.
The agreement covers payment systems, fintech, monetary policy, financial inclusion, regulation and consumer protection.
Students at Cairo's International School of Elite Education will receive three programmes from INJAZ Egypt.
First issuance expected at LE 500 to LE 700 million, accessible from LE 1,000 via Amtaar’s platform.
Qatar Development Bank’s programme combines milestone-based funding with licensing, workspace, visa and market-access support.
The deal will combine the two companies’ payments infrastructure, as NEOPAY looks to Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
The fintech plans to offer 320 million shares on the Egyptian Exchange, with the listing targeted for October subject to approvals and market conditions.
The TAMM service brings government-owned land and built-asset investment opportunities into a single digital platform.
More than 400 AI companies and 180 speakers are expected at the two-day event at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
Dandy will offer 41.2 million shares ahead of an expected listing on the Qatar Stock Exchange Main Market.