From extracting water out of thin air to deploying AI leak detection, these MENA startups are building practical solutions for one of the region’s most urgent climate risks.
Algerian super app Yassir has acquired Paris-based advertising technology company Kawarizmi.
The collaboration aims to move business communication beyond SMS with verified messaging and rich media interactions.
Vision Hospitality will acquire Bla Bla Dubai at Jumeirah Beach Residence, with the venue set to operate as Bla Bla by McGettigan’s.
USSD-based banking services will launch in Sudan next week to expand access to financial services without internet.
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service Starlink has launched in the UAE with plans starting from Dh230 per month.
The MiSK-owned company purchased 26.7 million shares, adding to Saudi-linked holdings in the developer.
The collaboration will assess regulated digital asset products using Fuze’s infrastructure and Arab Bank’s regional banking network.
Egyptian startup Collard launches an event platform linking invites, RSVPs, tickets and payments in one system.
The blockchain startup is developing infrastructure allowing institutions to process USDT payments on the Bitcoin network.
The investment will support the rollout of AI voice verification and deepfake detection tools across regional organisations.
Applications are open now and close on March 28th 2026, with the programme running from April 29th to 29th July 2026.
The Cairo startup plans to scale its AI career platform across universities in Egypt and the Middle East.
The platform enables international investors to access Saudi equities, ETFs and REITs following market access reforms.
At the the date and AI community's latest gathering, we speak to the architects of Egypt's digital future.
Founded in 2024, Infobrim is scaling its AI-driven analytics platform designed for executive reporting and real-time insights.
