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Ash Games, a Saudi studio founded by Anas Bakhsh, Yasser Al-Ahmadi, and Saud Bakolka, has successfully secured $1.5 million in seed funding. They specialize in developing action and adventure games for PC and consoles, drawing inspiration from local culture to captivate a global audience.
Ash Games, a Saudi studio founded by Anas Bakhsh, Yasser Al-Ahmadi, and Saud Bakolka, has successfully secured $1.5 million in seed funding. They specialize in developing action and adventure games for PC and consoles, drawing inspiration from local culture to captivate a global audience.
e& Business and Horizon Egypt have teamed up in a new partnership to bring advanced digital solutions to real estate projects, starting with Saada New Cairo. This exciting collaboration will implement cutting-edge technologies like high-speed fiber optics, Triple Play services, and IoT solutions, making smart digital infrastructure a core part of urban development from the very beginning.
Yalla Financial Solutions has received initial approval from the UAE Central Bank, marking a significant strategic milestone in its regional expansion journey. This approval highlights the company's commitment to delivering secure, innovative, and compliant payment solutions.
Get ready for a game-changer in Egyptian payments! banknbox and Flash have teamed up to launch a new 'Sound Box' device. This innovative solution brings together Flash's payment network and banknbox's Banking-as-a-Service tech to give merchants across Egypt a super-fast, efficient, and easy way to confirm digital payments.
Growth Catalyst has secured an investment commitment from Jada to back its new fund. This fund aims to raise $200 million to help Saudi companies that are ready to grow and expand.
Get ready for Libya Digital 2026! This exciting event will feature a special forum and competition dedicated to robotics. It's all about showcasing amazing youth innovations in artificial intelligence and helping to build the skilled workforce needed to lead Libya's digital economy forward.
Egypt's Ministry of Supply is teaming up with Orange Egypt to launch the 'Carry On' project. This initiative aims to modernize government service outlets by introducing advanced digital solutions, electronic payment systems, and improved governance practices.
Emirates NBD Egypt just launched its new 'Business Prime' account! It's designed to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) manage their money better by offering daily returns, special banking perks, and discounts up to 50%.
Dr. Khaled Sherif has been appointed Assistant Minister of Culture for Digital Transformation in Egypt. He'll use his extensive experience in communications and tourism to help modernize cultural services and content, bringing them fully into the digital age.
Editorial reporting organised by the sectors shaping the MENA ecosystem.
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