ADREC and Hub71 Sign MoU to Connect Startups with Abu Dhabi Real Estate

ADREC and Hub71 signed a MoU to connect technology startups with Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector challenges, enhancing innovation in the region.
SDAIA Tests Over 150 Candidates for AI Professional Badges in Saudi Arabia

SDAIA has tested over 150 candidates for AI Professional Badges, enhancing AI skills in Saudi Arabia’s workforce as part of Vision 2030.
Kuwait’s New Law Allocates 10% of Foreign Project Work to Local SMEs

Kuwait’s updated public tenders law mandates 10% of foreign project work for local SMEs, reshaping the economic landscape.
Oman’s Riyada Launches Entrepreneurship Training for 30 Academics

Riyada’s five-day entrepreneurship training program in Musandam empowers 30 academics to foster innovation and economic growth in Oman.
Saudi Arabia Proposes 50% Margin Requirement for Overseas Investments

Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority proposes a 50% margin requirement for foreign investments, aiming to enhance investor protection.
Sharjah’s Ruwad Foundation Invests Over AED 11.5M in Women-Led Projects

Sharjah’s Ruwad Foundation has invested over AED 11.5 million in 63 women-led projects, empowering female entrepreneurs in the region.
Jordanian Venture Fund Surpasses $109M Target, Boosting 180 Startups

The Jordanian Venture Fund has mobilized $109 million, exceeding its target and benefiting 180 startups, marking a milestone for the ecosystem.
Replit Acquires Atta to Enhance AI Business Analysis Capabilities

Replit’s acquisition of Atta aims to enhance AI-driven business analysis tools, impacting the MENA fintech landscape. Replit announced the acquisition of…
Shorooq and Presight Invest $100M in Maven Robotics’ Series A

UAE investors Shorooq and Presight lead a $100M Series A funding round for Maven Robotics, focusing on autonomous logistics solutions.
Ziina CEO Highlights Open Finance Potential in MENA’s AI Landscape

Faisal Toukan, CEO of Ziina, discusses Open Finance and AI’s potential to address financial fragmentation in MENA’s fintech landscape.