The startup sector in Syria has seen a new funding deal! Al Mukhtar platform, which specializes in digital services for the real estate and automotive sectors, successfully closed a $100,000 seed investment round. This move aims to speed up its expansion plans and develop its digital services within the Syrian market.
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