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Even though Saudi startup funding dipped to $219 million in the first half of the year, the Kingdom held strong as the second-biggest venture capital market in the region. Early-stage investments kept things buzzing, and FinTech continued to be the top dog, grabbing a huge chunk of the funding.
Khalifa Fund is shaking up how startups get funding in the UAE! They've launched 7 new programs designed to help businesses from their very start, through growth and expansion, and even to adopt AI. This big move aims to make the UAE economy even more competitive.
Syria is making big strides in its digital economy! The country just announced its very first foreign investment in a tech startup, with $10 million going to the innovative 'Labby' app. This exciting move is set to supercharge Syria's digital growth and foster a thriving environment for entrepreneurs.
The Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) has invested in the SEEDRA Ventures II fund, continuing its mission to support tech startups. This fund has seen impressive growth, expanding its investor base sevenfold and already backing 12 innovative companies.
Golden Host, a Saudi platform specializing in smart hospitality, has successfully closed its Seed funding round. This investment, led by Al Arab REIT for Investment, is set to fuel the company's ambitious expansion plans within the smart hospitality sector and accelerate the development of its AI-powered technology solutions.
Talabat's stock jumped on the Dubai Financial Market after Delivery Hero confirmed it's in advanced talks with Uber for a potential acquisition worth over $13.7 billion. This big move could significantly change the game for Talabat, a key player in the Gulf's delivery scene.
