PayTabs Group and Concept Combined Group partner

PayTabs Group and Concept Combined Group partner to launch PayTabs Kuwait

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 09/Dec/2024 PayTabs Group, MENA’s award-winning payment orchestration powerhouse, today made a groundbreaking leap forward by announcing a partnership with Concept Combined Group Kuwait to operate Advanced Payments Solutions (APS) as a payment technology company in Kuwait. Consequent to this partnership, APS will roll out services locally under the PayTabs Kuwait brand […]

Samsung Pay service launched in Saudi Arabia, says SAMA

Samsung Pay service launched in Saudi Arabia, says SAMA

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the launch of ‘Samsung Pay’ through the national payment system ‘mada’ in Saudi Arabia as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the digital payments ecosystem in the Kingdom, aligning with the Saudi Vision 2030. This initiative aims to promote financial inclusion and expand the use of fintech solutions […]

Aramco-backed Fintech Stake officially launches in Saudi Arabia with first deal in partnership with AlRajhi Seventh

Aramco-backed Fintech Stake officially launches in Saudi Arabia with first deal in partnership with AlRajhi Seventh

Stake becomes the first platform to allow individuals from across the world to invest into real estate in Saudi Arabia. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 9th, 2024: Stake, the leading global digital real estate investment platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, today announced their official launch in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. […]

Falak Investment Hub Invests in HUMD, a GCC largest Printing Marketplace

Falak Investment Hub Invests in HUMD, a GCC largest Printing Marketplace

Dubai, UAE — Falak Investment Hub has announced a strategic investment in HUMD, the Gulf region’s first AI-powered printing marketplace. This move aligns with Falak’s mission to support promising startups by offering dedicated services that foster growth, digitization, and sectoral development. Launched in 2022, Humd is revolutionizing the way startups and SMEs manage their business […]

Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) pledges major Investment in Aliph Capital First Fund

Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) pledges major Investment in Aliph Capital First Fund

Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) announces an investment in Aliph Fund I, a GCC-focused growth fund from Aliph Capital, a GCC-based private equity fund manager. Aliph Fund I invests in mid-market companies across Saudi Arabia and the GCC with an active ownership model focused on value creation and tech enablement.  Dr. Nabeel Koshak, CEO and Board Member […]

Morocco-based mobility startup Enakl secures $1.4 million pre-seed led by Catalyst Fund

Morocco-based mobility startup Enakl secures $1.4 million pre-seed led by Catalyst Fund

Casablanca, Morocco — December 3, 2024 Enakl, a Morocco-based urban mobility startup, has raised $1.4 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Catalyst Fund, with participation from Renew Capital, Digital Africa, Station F, and 15 business angels. Launched in September 2023 by seasoned entrepreneurs Samir Bennani and Charles Pommarede and later joined by Ahmed […]

Saudi-based edtech Aanaab secures $7 million Series A from Dallah Investment Holding

Saudi-based edtech Aanaab secures $7 million Series A from Dallah Investment Holding

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – December 2, 2024:Aanaab, the leading digital professional development platform for teachers, has successfully raised $7 million in its Series A funding round, led by Dallah Investment Holding. This milestone investment highlights Aanaab’s growing impact on the education technology sector in the Arab region. Founded in 2019 by Dr. Munira Jamjoom, Naila […]

Flat6Labs invests in 10 Saudi Startups in the 4th cycle of the Riyadh Seed Programme

Flat6Labs invests in 10 Saudi Startups in the 4th cycle of the Riyadh Seed Programme

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 27th 2024 Flat6Labs, MENA’s most active seed and early-stage venture capital firm, has made significant strides in supporting Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem, now reaching a total of 41 investments in the Kingdom through the Startup Seed Fund. Since its launch in 2023, Flat6Labs has arguably become the most active investor in Saudi […]

Saudi woman makes history: Patents world first Non-Depreciating Crypto Asset

Saudi woman makes history: Patents world first Non-Depreciating Crypto Asset

Quintes Protocol is set to redefine decentralized finance (DeFi) with its innovative no-depreciation cryptocurrency model. Now protected by a newly-secured Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) PCT/IB2024/061188 from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), this groundbreaking protocol offers a unique approach to perpetual asset growth, ensuring long-term value stability and positioning itself as a global disruptive force […]

Geidea leads the fintech revolution by launching SoftPos in Egypt

Geidea leads the fintech revolution by launching SoftPos in Egypt

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Geidea, a leading provider of digital payment solutions in the Middle East, is set to launch its innovative SoftPos service in Egypt, following a successful two-year rollout in Saudi Arabia and later in the UAE. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Geidea’s strategy to drive digital transformation in the region, […]