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Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Fund and Hub71 recently hosted a demo day for their Mazn Hub71 program, celebrating 17 promising Emirati startups. This initiative is all about empowering early-stage entrepreneurs to build innovative businesses in key sectors, driving economic growth and diversification in the emirate. The event showcased incredible talent, with three standout startups receiving special recognition and support.
Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Fund and Hub71 recently hosted a demo day for their Mazn Hub71 program, celebrating 17 promising Emirati startups. This initiative is all about empowering early-stage entrepreneurs to build innovative businesses in key sectors, driving economic growth and diversification in the emirate. The event showcased incredible talent, with three standout startups receiving special recognition and support.
Pay10 has officially kicked off its operations in Bahrain following a successful trial run. The company is all set to enhance digital payments across the country by providing comprehensive solutions for individuals and businesses, ultimately supporting Bahrain's growing digital economy.
Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) is moving full steam ahead with its plan to modernize the capital market. This involves connecting digitally with companies, introducing exciting new investment tools, and using artificial intelligence to analyze data and make services fully digital.
Zident Medical is making great strides in Egypt by successfully manufacturing medical devices that used to be fully imported. This includes a special simulator for oral and dental medicine colleges, marking a significant step towards bringing advanced medical technology home and reducing reliance on foreign products.
Bait Al Manshaat Ventures Fund has just injected $500,000 into five promising Saudi tech startups. These crucial pre-seed investments were made using SAFE agreements, a straightforward way to give investors future equity, helping these innovative companies kickstart their journey.
Hey there! Orange Egypt and Nokia are teaming up to offer a fantastic summer training program in 2026. It's designed for university students and recent graduates who are passionate about technology and telecom, giving them a great opportunity to boost their technical and professional skills with a blend of theory and hands-on experience.
This exciting new partnership marks a big step forward for Egyptian sports. It brings together advanced technology from Vodafone Egypt with the strong presence of Al Ahly Club to create a more innovative and digital sports experience for fans.
Aqualima is making big strides to become a key player in water desalination. The company is focusing its future strategy on this important industry, with plans to attract new investments and build a major manufacturing plant in Egypt.
Fixed Investment Group is launching its new platform, 'Fixed Hosting,' to expand its tech services portfolio. This exciting move builds on the company's long history, which began in 2007 with Fixed Solutions, and aims to strengthen its presence in the digital infrastructure market across Egypt and the wider region.
Editorial reporting organised by the sectors shaping the MENA ecosystem.
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