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AIAIVenture
Sawt Closes Investment Round Led by T2 and STV to Redefine the Future of Customer Service in the Region
Sawt, the Saudi-based startup pioneering AI voice call systems, announced the closing of its $1 million (SAR 3.75 million) pre-seed…
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OpinionOpinion
Inside Saudi Arabia’s Push to Modernise Finance and Expand Inclusion
By Nauman Hassan, Regional Director, MENA, Paymentology
Despite being home to more than half of the GCC’s population, Saudi Arabia faces one of the region’s most acute…
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47 Agreements Worth $6.4 Billion Signed at the Syrian-Saudi Investment Forum 2025
The Syrian-Saudi Investment Forum 2025 marked the signing of 47 agreements worth $6.4 billion, launching a new phase of economic…
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EGBANK Launches 14th Cycle of MINT Incubator with 18 Egyptian Startups
EGBANK has announced the launch of the 14th cycle of its MINT Incubator, with the participation of 18 promising Egyptian…
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StartupsStartups
Affinity Africa Raises $8M in Seed Round Backed by Attijariwafa Ventures
Affinity Africa secured $8M in an oversubscribed seed round, backed by Attijariwafa Ventures, alongside BACKED VC, GRAZIA EQUITY, and Enza…
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FRA Approves Use of Fintech in Non-Banking Financial Activities for Five Companies
Approval was granted to establish 3 fintech startups operating in the non-banking financial sector. Digified expands its scope to cover…
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Journify Doubles Valuation and Secures Strategic Funding Amid 5x Revenue Growth and GCC Expansion
Journify doubled its valuation and achieved 5x revenue growth in just 6 months, while expanding into Saudi Arabia, the UAE,…
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StartupsStartups
Hakbah Named Among the World’s Top Fintech Companies for 2025
A milestone achievement for the Saudi Central Bank’s Regulatory Sandbox and the Kingdom’s thriving fintech ecosystem. This national startup is leading a transformative shift in the world of social savings by leveraging artificial intelligence—positively impacting individuals and advancing Saudi Arabia’s strategy to foster a robust culture of saving.
Hakbah was named one of the World’s Top Fintech Companies of 2025 by CNBC, in recognition of its impact on…
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