The UAE has retained more than $900 million in Bitcoin exposure despite heightened market volatility and investor outflows.

Madfu plans to use the capital to scale coverage across the Kingdom, onboard more partners across retail, e-commerce, and services, and reinforce its platform to support higher transaction volumes.

The Financial Regulatory Authority updates listing and delisting rules, pairing digital oversight with new retention thresholds and a path for newly established companies.

US-based Luma AI will establish a Riyadh base to support HUMAIN Create and Arabic-native AI development.

‘Egypt Innovate’ - built by a consortium led by Entlaq with Robusta and Kamelizer - unifies startups, investors and research centres on one AI-powered national platform.

Web3 gaming developer iBLOXX Studios secures $5.4 million to expand its mobile multiplayer titles, including StrayShot.

The Central Bank of the UAE has approved DDSC a dirham-backed stablecoin issued by IHC Sirius International Holding and FAB for institutional deployment.

The Saudi AI healthtech startup is turning a veteran ophthalmologist’s expertise into a portable, proactive diagnostic system by using retinal imaging to detect chronic diseases early.

The agreement includes a 45-day go-shop and plans to retain the San Antonio HQ, pending regulatory approvals.

Across the Arab world, startups are finding tech-based solutions to healthcare accessibility and affordability.

Ten founders pitch AI-driven ideas on February 16th for a place at the Silicon Valley World Final and $100,000 in equity-free funding.

Beltone completes its largest acquisition to date, expanding into seven African markets.