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Meet 1001 AI, a groundbreaking sovereign AI platform that's connecting data and operational systems to supercharge decision-making and efficiency. This innovative company just raised $39 million to help transform critical sectors like airports, ports, energy, and construction across the Gulf region.
Meet 1001 AI, a groundbreaking sovereign AI platform that's connecting data and operational systems to supercharge decision-making and efficiency. This innovative company just raised $39 million to help transform critical sectors like airports, ports, energy, and construction across the Gulf region.
EFIKA, an Egyptian company specializing in operating and maintaining solar power systems, has been recognized as a GreenTech Startup Leader in Egypt. With over five years of experience, EFIKA currently manages a portfolio of solar assets totaling more than 65 MWp, playing a key role in Egypt's renewable energy future.
Green Power is making big strides in waste management! The company plans to ramp up its production of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) to 8,000 tons per month by 2026. They're also busy developing key facilities in Edko and El Khanka, and even manufacturing their processing equipment right here in Egypt, creating a truly integrated and sustainable industrial model.
Velents AI, a Saudi company, is transforming its business, moving beyond just automating HR tasks to become a key player in enterprise AI. This exciting shift comes with a $1.5 million funding boost, a strategic partnership with Claude, and plans for significant solution expansion in 2025 and 2026.
Arabic.AI has teamed up with Stanford University to introduce HELM Arabic Enterprise, a new platform designed to evaluate Arabic AI models for businesses. This initiative focuses on assessing models across six key enterprise tasks, including content creation, financial analysis, and legal question-answering, aiming to provide a clear and reliable way for companies to choose the best AI solutions.
CompuScience offers a wide range of tech products, including laptops, monitors, printers, scanners, storage devices, gaming accessories, cables, adapters, and other electronic essentials. It's your go-to for all things tech!
Naran, a UAE-based FinTech founded in 2025 by Paiskhalan Alekseev and Alexander Gubarev, has just raised $10 million in new funding. The company offers a unique 'lease-to-own' model, making it easier for ride-sharing and delivery drivers to own cars or motorcycles through flexible contracts lasting one to five years. This funding will fuel their expansion and help more drivers achieve vehicle ownership.
AgriCash, known for its agricultural financing expertise, is partnering with NoorNation, a leader in clean technology and decentralized energy solutions. This exciting collaboration aims to make renewable energy more accessible to farmers and agricultural communities, helping them adopt sustainable practices and modern tools through flexible payment options.
Lookta, an Egyptian startup, is creating a specialized digital marketplace for home furnishing products. It aims to connect brands with consumers, offering more variety and better value, by addressing the gap between available inventory and family needs.
Editorial reporting organised by the sectors shaping the MENA ecosystem.
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