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Madinah Hubs makes first strategic investment in SBTL
Madinah Hubs, the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, has announced the completion of its first strategic investment and partial acquisition through its investment a...
Aramco, Pasqal unveils Quantum Computing as a Service
Aramco, in partnership with Pasqal, a global leader in neutral‑atom quantum computing, has officially inaugurated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s first quantum computer, marking a historic milestone in ...
IPV delivers 16 exits in FY2026, achieves 41% blended IRR
Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), one of India’s most active angel investment platforms, delivered 16 exits in FY2026, achieving a blended IRR of 41% and a MoM multiple of 2.86x. In a market where liqu...
Stream secures $5.2M seed extension led by BECO Capital
Stream, the Riyadh-born payments and billing platform, has announced a $5.2 million seed extension. This comes less than six months after closing its initial seed round; bringing total seed funding to...
Siin raises total capital to $3 million after new funding
Siin, the fastest-growing live shopping marketplace in MENA, today announced new funding, bringing its total capital raised to $3 million. The round was led by VentureSouq and Shift Group, with partic...
Five startups showcase smart solutions at Agriboost 2026
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and the National Agriculture Center have concluded Agriboost 2026 – a comprehensive training and hands-on program to empower agritech startups, develop inn...
Udora raises $10 million for regional expansion
Udora, the global gifting marketplace formerly known as Flowwow, has closed a $10 million private round and relaunched under a new brand. The round will go toward market expansion, with the Saudi Arab...
SPARK supports empowerment of Emirati talent
The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) set in motion a unique initiative that seeks to boost the empowerment of Emirati talent and enhance their role in driving innovation and sh...
Athar+ Announces Winners of the ‘Impact Makers Challenge | AED 1 Million Grant’
Athar+, Abu Dhabi’s first purpose-driven hub dedicated to accelerating social impact, announced 15 social enterprises as the winners of the ‘Impact Makers Challenge | AED 1 Million Grant’. The initiat...