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Google launches its largest AI initiative in the region
Google announced the AI Opportunity Initiative for the Middle East & North Africa, its largest AI initiative in the region, that will provide essential AI skills, research funding and access to he...
Ledger promotes secure digital ownership
Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security for consumers and enterprises, is launching a Global Tour to celebrate its 10th Anniversary and promote secure ownership in crypto and digital value ...
Bugcrowd secures $50 million growth capital facility
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, announced it has provided a $50 million growth capital facility to Bugcrowd, a leading provider of crowdsourced cybersecurity solutions. B...
Entlaq tables the first agritech report on Egypt
Entlaq has announced the release of its first annual report on Egypt’s agritech sector, titled ” The Untapped Potential of The Egyptian Agri-Tech Sector: Driving Innovation and Growth.” T...
Janngo Capital start-up fund oversubscribed at $78 million
Pan-African venture capital firm Janngo Capital announces the final closing of its second fund at $78 million, 20% beyond its initial target. This fundraising demonstrates the confidence of leading in...
EGIW24 drives growth for women entrepreneurs
Encubay, a global startup and angel network dedicated to driving opportunities for women in entrepreneurship and investing, concluded the Global Immersion Week 2024, (EGIW24’). The monumental event fe...
Google appoints Dawn Kubicek as the Women Techmaker Ambassador
A local businesswoman has been selected out of thousands of applicants to represent Google across the Middle East. As a Women Techmaker Ambassador, Dawn Kubicek, CEO of Leaders in Digital, will suppor...
PIF and Google Cloud to create a new global AI hub in Saudi Arabia
PIF and Google Cloud today announced a strategic partnership to create a new global artificial intelligence (AI) hub. The new AI hub will be based near Dammam, in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.
Saudi agritech startup, Nabt raises $1.5 million led by Merak Capital
Nabt, a pioneering Saudi agritech startup, has successfully closed a $1.5 million seed investment round in Q3 2024, led by Merak Capital, a technology-focused investment firm, with the participation o...