MENA Watch: MNT-Halan becomes Egypt’s first fintech unicorn
MNT-Halan’s journey began modestly in 2018 as a fintech app offering digital...
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MENA Watch: Region’s startup funding plunges 76%, fintech dominates amid volatility
Startups in the MENA region raised a staggering USD 1.5 billion, a...
Rakeez Capital: Redefining SME investment with smart, secure, & scalable solutions
Unlike traditional investment routes, Rakeez Capital provides an alternative model focused on...
Kenya will wait to draw down USD 1.5 billion UAE loan: Finance Minister John Mbadi
To handle impending maturities, Kenya has raised USD 1.05 billion this week...
Startup world 2025: Saudi VCs thrive globally
The Saudi government’s support for startups like Revie aligns with its larger...
Saudi-listed ACWA Power secures USD 692 million for Egypt wind power plant
As a leading partner in Egypt’s NWFE programme, the EBRD has emerged...
Saudi banks report 24% profit growth amid strong non-interest income: SAMA
New dynamics have been introduced into the financial landscape by the US...
Qatar Central Bank allocates USD 1.01 billion in successful bills auction
Qatar Central Bank advances the larger goal of preserving monetary stability and...
OpenAI allows employees to sell USD 1.5 billion stock to Japan’s SoftBank
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son has been working to increase his company's exposure...
Go Green with GBO: France-Gabon ‘One Forest Summit’ shows promise, but troubled past lingers too
The One Forest Summit was held just two years after the 2021...