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Abu Dhabi’s ADQ Launches $100 Million Tech Fund in Jordan

15 Jun 2022
Launched in collaboration with Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy & [...]

Jordanian Game Developer Tamatem to Expand into China

17 Jun 2022
A new strategic partnership with MSA Nova will help Tamatem bring mobile games to [...]

Saudi E-commerce Logistics Startup Torod Raises $1.4M Seed Round

20 Jun 2022
Founded in 2022 by Faisal Almaklas and Ammar Almaatouq, Torod helps e-store owners [...]

UAE Proptech Huspy Raises $37M Series A Round for European Expansion

22 Jun 2022
The home financing platform already boasts presence in Spain, and will now look to [...]

Egyptian AI Startup Synapse Analytics Raises $2M Pre-Series A

22 Jun 2022
The startup looks to optimise businesses’ use of data by leveraging artificial [...]

Indian News & Content App Dailyhunt Set to Expand into MENA Region

23 Jun 2022
Parnerships with 5,000 content providers has been struck and there are plans to [...]

Egypt's MNT-Halan Acquires B2B E-Commerce Startup Talabeyah

23 Jun 2022
The fintech powerhouse continues its expansion with the acquisition of a platform [...]

Egyptian Real Estate Startup Boyot Raises Six-Figure Pre-Seed Round

26 Jun 2022
Boyot plans on opening its office in Kuwait later this year, and aims to use this [...]

Jordan: The Middle East's Overlooked Tech and Innovation Hub

27 Jun 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi sat down with some of the most established and [...]

How Palestinian Startup Tawazon Capitalises on MENA's Wellness Trend

17 Jul 2022
Mindfulness and meditation has become a multi-billion dollar global business and [...]

Egypt's Fintech Boom in Numbers

12 Jul 2022
The Fintech Investment Focused Landscape Review surveyed 148 fintech startups and [...]

10 Edtech Startups Transforming Education in the MENAP Region

23 Jul 2022
The Middle East and Africa's edtech market is expected to reach $7 billion by 2027, [...]

How Seavo is Leading the Green Transition of Egypt’s Marine Sector

27 Jul 2022
With e-scooters powered by AI, Egypt-based startup Seavo seeks to make Egypt’s [...]

How Pure Harvest is Addressing the Region’s Food Security Challenges

15 Aug 2022
In this exclusive interview, May El Habachi speaks to CEO Sky Kurtz about the [...]

10 MENA Tech Startups to Pitch at SPARK Ignite in Amsterdam

13 Aug 2022
The qualified startups will pitch during SPARK’s Ignite conference on September [...]

Egyptian Foodtech Startup BONBELL Raises $350k Pre-Seed

14 Aug 2022
BONBELL aims to facilitate the food ordering experience in Egypt by enabling [...]

An Ecosystem in Exodus: The Future of Lebanon's Startups

18 Aug 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi sat down with the leaders and major players behind the [...]

Why Investors Should Join the Femtech Revolution in the MENA Region

30 Aug 2022
StartupScene Staff Writer May El Habachi sat down with some of the leading femtech [...]

How to Choose the Right Accelerator Program for Your Business

01 Sep 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi reached out to experienced entrepreneurs in the [...]

How Online Marketplace Esorus Revolutionises Egypt's Design Industry

05 Sep 2022
Breaking the mould by serving as an intermediary on multiple levels between [...]

The UAE's Rise as the Next Foodtech Hub of the Middle East

07 Sep 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi speaks with some of the leading figures of the UAE's [...]

How Startups in the MENA Region are Embracing Sustainability

18 Sep 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi speaks with some of the foremost entrepreneurs in the [...]

The Palestinian Entrepreneur 3D Printing a Brighter Future for Gaza

20 Sep 2022
Creating medical and educational equipment through 3D printing technology, Mohammed [...]

How Startups Can Survive in an Economic Downturn

28 Sep 2022
We go in-depth on the mindset required to approach an economic downturn, and the [...]

Saudi HR Software Startup ZenHR Raises $10 Million in Growth Round

06 Oct 2022
ZenHR, a Saudi-based HR software provider, has raised $10 million in its growth [...]

How to Put Together a Stellar Team for Your Startup

11 Oct 2022
Here's what to consider when building a team that will allow you to set up a solid [...]

How Educational Platform Playbook is Closing the Gender Gap

16 Oct 2022
Bahraini entrepreneur Wafa Al Obaidat has always played by her own rules. Now she’s [...]

Countdown to Forbes Middle East Under 30 Summit in Egypt Begins

17 Oct 2022
Scheduled to take place from November 24th to November 26th, the summit aims to [...]

Egypt’s B2B E-Commerce Startup MaxAB Raises $40 Million Pre-Series B

19 Oct 2022
The new funding will be used to further expand MaxAB to Morocco, and enhance its [...]

Egypt’s E-Commerce Startup Kenzz Raises $3.5 Million Seed Round

20 Oct 2022
Kenzz aims to bridge the gap between traditional offline and online shopping with a [...]

Abu Dhabi to Host Inaugural Middle East Blockchain Awards

21 Oct 2022
The inaugural edition of MEBA is scheduled to take place at the W Abu Dhabi on Yas [...]

Ten Unique Co-Working Spaces in Cairo

24 Oct 2022
Ten co-working spaces across the city that promote a positive work environment [...]

Egypt’s Fintech Startup MoneyFellow Raises $31 Million Series B

31 Oct 2022
MoneyFellows will use the new capital to accelerate its growth by diversifying its [...]

UAE-Based Car Subscription Platform invygo Raises $10 Million Series A

02 Nov 2022
The new investments will be used to expand the company’s operations in new markets [...]

The Future of Palestinian Startups

07 Nov 2022
The Middle East startup ecosystem may be on the rise, but Palestinian entrepreneurs [...]

Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: How Hadia Ghaleb Redefines Modest Swimwear

24 Nov 2022
Seemingly overnight, entrepreneur Hadia Ghaleb changed the narrative around modest [...]

Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: MaxAB Empowers Small Retailers Across Egypt

25 Nov 2022
We speak with the founders of ecommerce platform MaxAB following their recognition [...]

Addressing the Funding Gap for Female-Led Startups in the MENA Region

14 Dec 2022
Despite global trends, these women and movements in the MENA region are working to [...]

How E-Commerce is Giving MENA's Beauty & Fashion Industry a Facelift

14 Dec 2022
Today, new brands and e-commerce platforms are emerging at lightning speeds, [...]

How Cashew Payments is Disrupting the Middle East’s BNPL Industry

19 Dec 2022
We speak with Ibtissam Ouassi about how her platform, Cashew Payments, has helped [...]

How Fintech Galaxy Paves the Way for Open Finance in the MENA Region

26 Dec 2022
Fintech Galaxy founder, Mirna Sleiman, explains how her startup has paved the path [...]

A Year in Review for Egyptian Startups

28 Dec 2022
There is no denying that this year was an absolute rollercoaster for the Egyptian [...]

Why Saudi Arabia is Emerging as a Leading Fintech Hub in MENA

14 Feb 2023
With the Saudi Central Bank introducing a new open banking framework, we examine [...]

Five Ways Startups Can Manage an Economic Downturn

01 Mar 2023
With liquidity in the market drying up, startups need to navigate a recession to [...]

How E-Commerce is Evolving in the MENA Region

12 Mar 2023
We speak with some of the most innovative e-commerce startups on how the sector [...]

Naviatx’s Hamzeh Ghosheh on Creating Safer Roads From Palestine

21 Mar 2023
StartupScene spotlights Palestinian entrepreneur Hamzeh Ghosheh as part of our [...]

How Pure Harvest is Addressing the Region’s Food Security Challenges

15 Aug 2022
In this exclusive interview, May El Habachi speaks to CEO Sky Kurtz about the [...]

How Online Marketplace Esorus Revolutionises Egypt's Design Industry

05 Sep 2022
Breaking the mould by serving as an intermediary on multiple levels between [...]

The Palestinian Entrepreneur 3D Printing a Brighter Future for Gaza

20 Sep 2022
Creating medical and educational equipment through 3D printing technology, Mohammed [...]

How Educational Platform Playbook is Closing the Gender Gap

16 Oct 2022
Bahraini entrepreneur Wafa Al Obaidat has always played by her own rules. Now she’s [...]

How to Put Together a Stellar Team for Your Startup

11 Oct 2022
Here's what to consider when building a team that will allow you to set up a solid [...]

Ten Unique Co-Working Spaces in Cairo

24 Oct 2022
Ten co-working spaces across the city that promote a positive work environment [...]

A Year in Review for Egyptian Startups

28 Dec 2022
There is no denying that this year was an absolute rollercoaster for the Egyptian [...]

How Fintech Galaxy Paves the Way for Open Finance in the MENA Region

26 Dec 2022
Fintech Galaxy founder, Mirna Sleiman, explains how her startup has paved the path [...]

How Startups Can Survive in an Economic Downturn

28 Sep 2022
We go in-depth on the mindset required to approach an economic downturn, and the [...]

How Startups in the MENA Region are Embracing Sustainability

18 Sep 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi speaks with some of the foremost entrepreneurs in the [...]

Countdown to Forbes Middle East Under 30 Summit in Egypt Begins

17 Oct 2022
Scheduled to take place from November 24th to November 26th, the summit aims to [...]

Addressing the Funding Gap for Female-Led Startups in the MENA Region

14 Dec 2022
Despite global trends, these women and movements in the MENA region are working to [...]

Abu Dhabi to Host Inaugural Middle East Blockchain Awards

21 Oct 2022
The inaugural edition of MEBA is scheduled to take place at the W Abu Dhabi on Yas [...]

10 Edtech Startups Transforming Education in the MENAP Region

23 Jul 2022
The Middle East and Africa's edtech market is expected to reach $7 billion by 2027, [...]

How Seavo is Leading the Green Transition of Egypt’s Marine Sector

27 Jul 2022
With e-scooters powered by AI, Egypt-based startup Seavo seeks to make Egypt’s [...]

The UAE's Rise as the Next Foodtech Hub of the Middle East

07 Sep 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi speaks with some of the leading figures of the UAE's [...]

Why Investors Should Join the Femtech Revolution in the MENA Region

30 Aug 2022
StartupScene Staff Writer May El Habachi sat down with some of the leading femtech [...]

How Palestinian Startup Tawazon Capitalises on MENA's Wellness Trend

17 Jul 2022
Mindfulness and meditation has become a multi-billion dollar global business and [...]

How to Choose the Right Accelerator Program for Your Business

01 Sep 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi reached out to experienced entrepreneurs in the [...]

The Future of Palestinian Startups

07 Nov 2022
The Middle East startup ecosystem may be on the rise, but Palestinian entrepreneurs [...]

Egypt's Fintech Boom in Numbers

12 Jul 2022
The Fintech Investment Focused Landscape Review surveyed 148 fintech startups and [...]

Jordan: The Middle East's Overlooked Tech and Innovation Hub

27 Jun 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi sat down with some of the most established and [...]

An Ecosystem in Exodus: The Future of Lebanon's Startups

18 Aug 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi sat down with the leaders and major players behind the [...]

Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: MaxAB Empowers Small Retailers Across Egypt

25 Nov 2022
We speak with the founders of ecommerce platform MaxAB following their recognition [...]

Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: How Hadia Ghaleb Redefines Modest Swimwear

24 Nov 2022
Seemingly overnight, entrepreneur Hadia Ghaleb changed the narrative around modest [...]

How E-Commerce is Giving MENA's Beauty & Fashion Industry a Facelift

14 Dec 2022
Today, new brands and e-commerce platforms are emerging at lightning speeds, [...]

Five Ways Startups Can Manage an Economic Downturn

01 Mar 2023
With liquidity in the market drying up, startups need to navigate a recession to [...]

How E-Commerce is Evolving in the MENA Region

12 Mar 2023
We speak with some of the most innovative e-commerce startups on how the sector [...]

Egypt’s E-Commerce Startup Kenzz Raises $3.5 Million Seed Round

20 Oct 2022
Kenzz aims to bridge the gap between traditional offline and online shopping with a [...]

Egypt’s Fintech Startup MoneyFellow Raises $31 Million Series B

31 Oct 2022
MoneyFellows will use the new capital to accelerate its growth by diversifying its [...]

UAE-Based Car Subscription Platform invygo Raises $10 Million Series A

02 Nov 2022
The new investments will be used to expand the company’s operations in new markets [...]

How Cashew Payments is Disrupting the Middle East’s BNPL Industry

19 Dec 2022
We speak with Ibtissam Ouassi about how her platform, Cashew Payments, has helped [...]

Saudi HR Software Startup ZenHR Raises $10 Million in Growth Round

06 Oct 2022
ZenHR, a Saudi-based HR software provider, has raised $10 million in its growth [...]

Why Saudi Arabia is Emerging as a Leading Fintech Hub in MENA

14 Feb 2023
With the Saudi Central Bank introducing a new open banking framework, we examine [...]

Egyptian Foodtech Startup BONBELL Raises $350k Pre-Seed

14 Aug 2022
BONBELL aims to facilitate the food ordering experience in Egypt by enabling [...]

Egypt’s B2B E-Commerce Startup MaxAB Raises $40 Million Pre-Series B

19 Oct 2022
The new funding will be used to further expand MaxAB to Morocco, and enhance its [...]

Naviatx’s Hamzeh Ghosheh on Creating Safer Roads From Palestine

21 Mar 2023
StartupScene spotlights Palestinian entrepreneur Hamzeh Ghosheh as part of our [...]

10 MENA Tech Startups to Pitch at SPARK Ignite in Amsterdam

13 Aug 2022
The qualified startups will pitch during SPARK’s Ignite conference on September [...]

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ Launches $100 Million Tech Fund in Jordan

15 Jun 2022
Launched in collaboration with Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy & [...]

Egypt's MNT-Halan Acquires B2B E-Commerce Startup Talabeyah

23 Jun 2022
The fintech powerhouse continues its expansion with the acquisition of a platform [...]

Egyptian AI Startup Synapse Analytics Raises $2M Pre-Series A

22 Jun 2022
The startup looks to optimise businesses’ use of data by leveraging artificial [...]

UAE Proptech Huspy Raises $37M Series A Round for European Expansion

22 Jun 2022
The home financing platform already boasts presence in Spain, and will now look to [...]

Egyptian Real Estate Startup Boyot Raises Six-Figure Pre-Seed Round

26 Jun 2022
Boyot plans on opening its office in Kuwait later this year, and aims to use this [...]

Saudi E-commerce Logistics Startup Torod Raises $1.4M Seed Round

20 Jun 2022
Founded in 2022 by Faisal Almaklas and Ammar Almaatouq, Torod helps e-store owners [...]

Indian News & Content App Dailyhunt Set to Expand into MENA Region

23 Jun 2022
Parnerships with 5,000 content providers has been struck and there are plans to [...]

Jordanian Game Developer Tamatem to Expand into China

17 Jun 2022
A new strategic partnership with MSA Nova will help Tamatem bring mobile games to [...]

Naviatx’s Hamzeh Ghosheh on Creating Safer Roads From Palestine

21 Mar 2023
StartupScene spotlights Palestinian entrepreneur Hamzeh Ghosheh as part of our [...]

How E-Commerce is Evolving in the MENA Region

12 Mar 2023
We speak with some of the most innovative e-commerce startups on how the sector [...]

Five Ways Startups Can Manage an Economic Downturn

01 Mar 2023
With liquidity in the market drying up, startups need to navigate a recession to [...]

Why Saudi Arabia is Emerging as a Leading Fintech Hub in MENA

14 Feb 2023
With the Saudi Central Bank introducing a new open banking framework, we examine [...]

A Year in Review for Egyptian Startups

28 Dec 2022
There is no denying that this year was an absolute rollercoaster for the Egyptian [...]

How Fintech Galaxy Paves the Way for Open Finance in the MENA Region

26 Dec 2022
Fintech Galaxy founder, Mirna Sleiman, explains how her startup has paved the path [...]

How Cashew Payments is Disrupting the Middle East’s BNPL Industry

19 Dec 2022
We speak with Ibtissam Ouassi about how her platform, Cashew Payments, has helped [...]

Addressing the Funding Gap for Female-Led Startups in the MENA Region

14 Dec 2022
Despite global trends, these women and movements in the MENA region are working to [...]

How E-Commerce is Giving MENA's Beauty & Fashion Industry a Facelift

14 Dec 2022
Today, new brands and e-commerce platforms are emerging at lightning speeds, [...]

Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: MaxAB Empowers Small Retailers Across Egypt

25 Nov 2022
We speak with the founders of ecommerce platform MaxAB following their recognition [...]

Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: How Hadia Ghaleb Redefines Modest Swimwear

24 Nov 2022
Seemingly overnight, entrepreneur Hadia Ghaleb changed the narrative around modest [...]

The Future of Palestinian Startups

07 Nov 2022
The Middle East startup ecosystem may be on the rise, but Palestinian entrepreneurs [...]

UAE-Based Car Subscription Platform invygo Raises $10 Million Series A

02 Nov 2022
The new investments will be used to expand the company’s operations in new markets [...]

Egypt’s Fintech Startup MoneyFellow Raises $31 Million Series B

31 Oct 2022
MoneyFellows will use the new capital to accelerate its growth by diversifying its [...]

Ten Unique Co-Working Spaces in Cairo

24 Oct 2022
Ten co-working spaces across the city that promote a positive work environment [...]

Abu Dhabi to Host Inaugural Middle East Blockchain Awards

21 Oct 2022
The inaugural edition of MEBA is scheduled to take place at the W Abu Dhabi on Yas [...]

Egypt’s E-Commerce Startup Kenzz Raises $3.5 Million Seed Round

20 Oct 2022
Kenzz aims to bridge the gap between traditional offline and online shopping with a [...]

Egypt’s B2B E-Commerce Startup MaxAB Raises $40 Million Pre-Series B

19 Oct 2022
The new funding will be used to further expand MaxAB to Morocco, and enhance its [...]

Countdown to Forbes Middle East Under 30 Summit in Egypt Begins

17 Oct 2022
Scheduled to take place from November 24th to November 26th, the summit aims to [...]

How Educational Platform Playbook is Closing the Gender Gap

16 Oct 2022
Bahraini entrepreneur Wafa Al Obaidat has always played by her own rules. Now she’s [...]

How to Put Together a Stellar Team for Your Startup

11 Oct 2022
Here's what to consider when building a team that will allow you to set up a solid [...]

Saudi HR Software Startup ZenHR Raises $10 Million in Growth Round

06 Oct 2022
ZenHR, a Saudi-based HR software provider, has raised $10 million in its growth [...]

How Startups Can Survive in an Economic Downturn

28 Sep 2022
We go in-depth on the mindset required to approach an economic downturn, and the [...]

The Palestinian Entrepreneur 3D Printing a Brighter Future for Gaza

20 Sep 2022
Creating medical and educational equipment through 3D printing technology, Mohammed [...]

How Startups in the MENA Region are Embracing Sustainability

18 Sep 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi speaks with some of the foremost entrepreneurs in the [...]

The UAE's Rise as the Next Foodtech Hub of the Middle East

07 Sep 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi speaks with some of the leading figures of the UAE's [...]

How Online Marketplace Esorus Revolutionises Egypt's Design Industry

05 Sep 2022
Breaking the mould by serving as an intermediary on multiple levels between [...]

How to Choose the Right Accelerator Program for Your Business

01 Sep 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi reached out to experienced entrepreneurs in the [...]

Why Investors Should Join the Femtech Revolution in the MENA Region

30 Aug 2022
StartupScene Staff Writer May El Habachi sat down with some of the leading femtech [...]

An Ecosystem in Exodus: The Future of Lebanon's Startups

18 Aug 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi sat down with the leaders and major players behind the [...]

How Pure Harvest is Addressing the Region’s Food Security Challenges

15 Aug 2022
In this exclusive interview, May El Habachi speaks to CEO Sky Kurtz about the [...]

Egyptian Foodtech Startup BONBELL Raises $350k Pre-Seed

14 Aug 2022
BONBELL aims to facilitate the food ordering experience in Egypt by enabling [...]

10 MENA Tech Startups to Pitch at SPARK Ignite in Amsterdam

13 Aug 2022
The qualified startups will pitch during SPARK’s Ignite conference on September [...]

How Seavo is Leading the Green Transition of Egypt’s Marine Sector

27 Jul 2022
With e-scooters powered by AI, Egypt-based startup Seavo seeks to make Egypt’s [...]

10 Edtech Startups Transforming Education in the MENAP Region

23 Jul 2022
The Middle East and Africa's edtech market is expected to reach $7 billion by 2027, [...]

How Palestinian Startup Tawazon Capitalises on MENA's Wellness Trend

17 Jul 2022
Mindfulness and meditation has become a multi-billion dollar global business and [...]

Egypt's Fintech Boom in Numbers

12 Jul 2022
The Fintech Investment Focused Landscape Review surveyed 148 fintech startups and [...]

Jordan: The Middle East's Overlooked Tech and Innovation Hub

27 Jun 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi sat down with some of the most established and [...]

Egyptian Real Estate Startup Boyot Raises Six-Figure Pre-Seed Round

26 Jun 2022
Boyot plans on opening its office in Kuwait later this year, and aims to use this [...]

Egypt's MNT-Halan Acquires B2B E-Commerce Startup Talabeyah

23 Jun 2022
The fintech powerhouse continues its expansion with the acquisition of a platform [...]

Indian News & Content App Dailyhunt Set to Expand into MENA Region

23 Jun 2022
Parnerships with 5,000 content providers has been struck and there are plans to [...]

Egyptian AI Startup Synapse Analytics Raises $2M Pre-Series A

22 Jun 2022
The startup looks to optimise businesses’ use of data by leveraging artificial [...]

UAE Proptech Huspy Raises $37M Series A Round for European Expansion

22 Jun 2022
The home financing platform already boasts presence in Spain, and will now look to [...]

Saudi E-commerce Logistics Startup Torod Raises $1.4M Seed Round

20 Jun 2022
Founded in 2022 by Faisal Almaklas and Ammar Almaatouq, Torod helps e-store owners [...]

Jordanian Game Developer Tamatem to Expand into China

17 Jun 2022
A new strategic partnership with MSA Nova will help Tamatem bring mobile games to [...]

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ Launches $100 Million Tech Fund in Jordan

15 Jun 2022
Launched in collaboration with Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy & [...]

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Bahrain's Procural Raises $1.2 Million Seed Round

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From Waste to Wardrobe: A Push for Circular Models in Egyptian Fashion

A generation of Egyptian entrepreneurs seeks to break the paradigm by embracing ‘circular’ fashion and product design. [...]

Tamara Raises $150 Million Debt Financing From Goldman Sachs

Tamara is a buy now pay later startup that acts as a commerce enabler for more than 15,000 partner merchants across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, [...]

Saudi Healthtech Platform Aumet Raises $7 Million Pre-Series A

The new fund will be used to develop Aumet's AI capabilities and expand its reach to more pharmacies across the region. [...]

Saudi Healthtech Platform Aumet Raises $7 Million Pre-Series A

The new fund will be used to develop Aumet's AI capabilities and expand its reach to more pharmacies across the region. [...]

Tamara Raises $150 Million Debt Financing From Goldman Sachs

Tamara is a buy now pay later startup that acts as a commerce enabler for more than 15,000 partner merchants across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, [...]

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A generation of Egyptian entrepreneurs seeks to break the paradigm by embracing ‘circular’ fashion and product design. [...]

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