Future Fund of Oman launches SME Lending Portfolio
The Future Fund of Oman (FFO), an affiliate of the Oman Investment Authority, has announced the launch of a new lending portfolio dedicated to supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs). […]
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NEOHUB and Teknopark Istanbul Sign Strategic Collaboration to Boost the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
NEOHUB and Teknopark Istanbul have signed a collaboration agreement designed to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem by enabling entrepreneurs to exchange knowledge and expertise through mutual mentorship programs, while also creating
GEA Launches Entertainment Partner Initiative to Empower Entrepreneurs and Accelerate Startup Growth
The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) in Saudi Arabia has officially launched the “Entertainment Partner” program, designed to empower entrepreneurs and foster the growth of startups in the entertainment industry, as
“The Map of Entrepreneurial Potential” – Misk City Unites Entrepreneurs and Decision Makers
Mohammed Bin Salman Non-Profit City (Misk City) is set to host the “Map of Entrepreneurial Potential” event today, May 19, 2025, where the annual report on entrepreneurship support programs in
Uber to Acquire 85% Stake in Turkey’s Trendyol GO for $700 Million
Uber has announced its acquisition of an 85% stake in Turkish food delivery platform Trendyol GO for approximately $700 million in cash, according to a securities filing. The deal is
Fawry Partners with Microsoft to Accelerate Digital Transformation for SMEs in Egypt
Cairo, Egypt – Leading Egyptian fintech company Fawry has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Egypt by integrating Microsoft 365 solutions into
Bahraini Startup Calo Expands Internationally by Acquiring Two UK Brands
Bahraini foodtech startup, Calo, has announced its expansion into the UK through the acquisition of two local meal delivery brands, Fresh Fitness Food and Detox Kitchen, as part of its
UAE-Based Fintech ClearGrid Raises $10 Million in Pre-Seed and Seed Funding Rounds
ClearGrid, a UAE-based fintech specializing in debt collection solutions, has raised $10 million in pre-seed and seed funding rounds. The pre-seed round was led by RAED Ventures and BECO Capital,
Emirati Entrepreneur Saeed Al Hamli Establishes «Nqubator» to Empower Entrepreneurs
Emirati entrepreneur Saeed Al Hamli has announced his participation in the founding of «Nqubator», where he serves as the company’s CEO. «Nqubator» aims to empower ambitious entrepreneurs to build innovative
Registration Opens for “Sunbolah” Food Tech Incubator to Support Startups
The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has announced the opening of registration for “Sunbolah,” an incubator specializing in the food technology sector. The incubator targets local startups in early
Ibtikar Fund Invests in MENA Analytics for Market Research and Data Analysis
Ibtikar Fund, based in Palestine, has announced its investment in MENA Analytics, a company specializing in market research and data analysis. The company aims to transform how businesses in the Middle
Khalifa Fund Continues to Support Entrepreneurs with Innovative Financing Programs
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has announced the continuation of its new financing packages as part of its ongoing programs to support Emirati entrepreneurs with startups and existing projects
FORAS Acquires 36% of Bahraini Crowdfunding Platform “Beban”
FORAS AI, a leading investor in innovative startups across the Middle East and North Africa, has announced the acquisition of a 36% stake in the Bahraini crowdfunding platform “Beban“, licensed