MENA Startups Raise $1.1 Billion in September 2026 Funding Surge
MENA startups raised $1.1 billion across 73 deals in September 2026, marking a significant rebound in investment activity.
OpenAI to Implement Invisible Watermarks for ChatGPT in the EU
OpenAI will add invisible watermarks to ChatGPT text in compliance with the EU AI Act, enhancing accountability in AI-generated content.
Presight Aims for 50% International Revenue by 2030 with Futuresight Platform Expansion
Presight aims to increase its international revenue to 50% by 2030, expanding into Central Asia, the Balkans, and Africa with its AI solutions.
UAE Launches Nawat Al Qura Accelerator to Empower Rural Entrepreneurs
The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has launched the Nawat Al Qura accelerator to support rural entrepreneurs, starting in November 2026.
Anthropic Expands Claude for Startups With Free Year and $1,000 in Credits
Anthropic’s Claude for Startups program offers eligible companies a free year and $1,000 in credits, enhancing AI-driven fintech solutions in MENA.
PVP Invests in COFE Tech as Company Eyes 2029 IPO
PVP invests in COFE Tech, positioning the company for a potential IPO by 2029, reflecting trends in MENA fintech investments.
Dubai Launches AED2.5M Create AI Agents Championship
Dubai has launched the Create AI Agents Championship with a prize pool of AED2.5 million, promoting AI innovation in the region.
Inception42 Launches Insight AI Platform for Enhanced Boardroom Decision-Making in UAE
Inception42 launched the Insight AI platform on October 7, 2026, to enhance boardroom decision-making in the UAE. Inception42 launched the Insight AI…
Arabic AI Atlas Maps Over 1,000 Open Models and Tools for Developers
Hesham Haroon launches the Arabic AI Atlas, an open-source repository mapping over 1,000 AI models and tools for Arabic applications.
AI Everything Abu Dhabi 2026 to Showcase 150 AI Startups and Connect Founders With Investors
AI Everything Abu Dhabi 2026 will feature 150 AI startups and connect founders with over 200 global investors, fostering innovation in fintech.