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OpenAI Finalizes $6.6 Billion Secondary Share Sale

OpenAI has completed a $6.6 billion secondary share sale, allowing current and former employees to…

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BECO Capital Raises $370 Million to Boost Gulf Startups

BECO Capital has announced the close of $370 million across two new funds, expanding its…

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PRYPCO Secures Funding to Drive Middle East PropTech Growth

PRYPCO, a UAE-based property technology platform, has secured Pre-Series A funding led by General Catalyst.…

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Wittify.ai Secures $1.5M Pre-Seed to Expand Arabic AI Across MENA

Riyadh-based AI startup Wittify.ai has raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding from prominent Saudi angel…

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Builder.ai drastically Overstated Sales, Missing Targets by 300%

Builder.ai, once a shining star among AI start-ups, is now teetering on the brink of…

General Assembly and Brinc MENA partner to accelerate Bahrain’s startup ecosystem through innovation and education initiatives.
General Assembly, Brinc MENA Unite to Boost Bahrain Startups

General Assembly (GA), a global leader in tech education and career development, has partnered with…

Sheikh Hamdan visits Google's Dubai office to discuss AI innovation.
Hamdan highlights UAE’s Commitment to Tech-driven Future

On Monday, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, reaffirmed…

noon and Urban Company partner to offer home services in Gulf region
Noon, Urban Company roll out Home Services in Gulf

noon, the Middle East’s leading digital marketplace, has partnered with Urban Company to bring on-demand…

Dubai Chamber supporting startups in digital economy growth during Q1 2025.
Dubai Chamber supported 127 Startups’ Launch and Expansion in Q1

The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy recently revealed that it provided support to 127 digital…

The fastest unicorns reaching $1 billion valuations, reshaping industries with bold ideas and timing.
Top 10 Fastest Unicorns of the World (2025)

In 2025, the global startup ecosystem is witnessing a remarkable surge in unicorn companies, particularly…