Saudi Arabia-based quick delivery company Ninja has officially achieved unicorn status after securing approximately USD 250 million in a funding round led by Riyad Capital, according to individuals familiar with the matter. The round values the three-year-old company at around USD 1.5 billion, making it one of the few tech unicorns in the Kingdom. Founded in 2022, Ninja offers ultra-fast delivery services […]
Ericsson establishes new Regional Headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has inaugurated its new regional headquarters in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The new headquarters reflects Ericsson’s strong commitment to the Kingdom and the strategic role of the country in the company’s regional operations across the Middle East and Africa. The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Eng. Haytham AlOhali, Vice […]
ACI Worldwide and iNet extend partnership to bolster fintech growth in Saudi Arabia
OMAHA, Neb. & RIYADH, Saudi Arabia- ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, today announced that iNet, the first independent Saudi Central Bank-licensed Network Service Provider (NSP), has joined ACI’s Retail Payment Solutions (RPS) for Postilion program to support the Kingdom’s rapidly growing fintech sector. Under this partnership, iNet will deploy and […]
Jadwa leads a USD 50 million investment round in PetroApp
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 30 June 2025: Jadwa Investment, a leading investment management and advisory firm in the Middle East, today announced it has led a USD 50 million investment round in PetroApp, Saudi Arabia’s leading fuel management platform, through its flagship blind-pool vehicle, Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Equity Fund. Bunat Ventures, a regional venture capital […]
Tesla officially opens its First Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tesla today, announces the opening of its first Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located on Takhassousi Rd. This reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s growing demand for electric vehicles and its commitment to sustainable transportation, in line with Saudi Vision 2030. On Thursday, June 26, the Tesla Center in Riyadh officially opens to the public. With […]
UAE-based loyalty and rewards company Related secures $8mln investment from Equivator
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: In a milestone transaction poised to reshape the fintech-loyalty landscape in the Kingdom, Equivator, a premier alternative investment firm, has revealed a strategic investment of SAR 30 million in Related, a UAE-headquartered company, pioneer in loyalty and rewards solutions. The important step contributes to reinforcing Saudi Arabia as a regional and global basis […]
Jadwa Acquires Majority Stake in Leading Retailer Makhazen Alenaya Through its GCC Diversified Private Equity Fund
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 23 June 2025: Jadwa Investment, a leading investment management and advisory firm in the Middle East, today announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Makhazen Alenaya through its flagship blind-pool vehicle, Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Equity Fund. Founded in 2019, Makhazen is a fast-growing Saudi retail concept with 15 branches across […]
STV Invests in Saudi Automotive Platform Morni Through its Newly launched NICE Fund
STV, MENA’s largest independent technology venture capital fund, has invested in Morni, a Saudi tech-enabled automotive services platform, from its newly launched $100 million NICE fund. The undisclosed backing reflects STV’s confidence in Morni’s vision as the company expands beyond its roots in roadside assistance to an integrated platform – now spanning roadside assistance, vehicle […]
Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Issues Updated Credit Card Rules to Enhance Transparency and Lower Customer Costs
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – In a move aimed at enhancing transparency and reducing financial burdens on consumers, the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has issued updated “Credit Card Issuance and Operation Rules.” These new regulations replace the existing “Credit and Monthly Debit Card Issuance and Operation Rules” and come as part of SAMA’s broader supervisory and […]
500 Global and Sanabil Investments Announce Batch 9 of the Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global
Nine companies will present live at Demo Day on July 2, 2025, at Sanabil Hub in Riyadh. June 18th, 2025; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 500 Global, a multi-stage venture capital firm, and Sanabil Investments, a financial investment company wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announce the ninth batch of the Sanabil Accelerator by […]