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Middle East & Africa

A dedicated hub for the future of the Afro-Arab world. This category exclusively covers the most exciting developments in the Middle East & Africa's Digital Economy. We spotlight game-changing Startups, track crucial Venture Capital (VC) Funding, and share inspiring Founder Stories across key sectors like FinTech, Agritech, and HealthTech. Discover the Innovation driving economic growth and societal change—without the politics.

UAE’s Reno Secures $4 Million to Build the GCC’s First AI-Powered Renovation OS

UAE’s Reno Secures $4 Million to Build the GCC’s First AI-Powered Renovation OS

Dubai-based Reno is scaling its ambitious vision to eliminate the chaos of home renovation. The $4 million equity/debt round will launch an AI-driven app, bringing real-time design and instant budgets to homeowners and investors across the Gulf. The Problem Reno Solves: An Industry in Chaos For years, home renovation

Saudi AI Cybersecurity Firm COGNNA Secures $9.2 Million Series A for Global Expansion

Saudi AI Cybersecurity Firm COGNNA Secures $9.2 Million Series A for Global Expansion

The Kingdom’s burgeoning deep-tech sector receives a monumental boost as an AI-focused startup closes a significant funding round, positioning its 'Agentic SOC' platform for international competition. Riyadh-based COGNNA, a leading innovator in AI-led cybersecurity, has successfully closed a substantial $9.2 million Series A funding round. The

E-Commerce Powerhouse Taager Enters Morocco with Casablanca Launch

E-Commerce Powerhouse Taager Enters Morocco with Casablanca Launch

Egyptian social e-commerce platform Taager has officially launched operations in Casablanca, marking its first strategic expansion into North Africa and a major step in democratizing online selling across the MENA region. Strategic Leap into North Africa The launch in Morocco follows Taager's successful operational footprint in its home

Why Abu Dhabi's Mastiska Just Raised $10 Million to Build the Future of AI, One Chip at a Time

Why Abu Dhabi's Mastiska Just Raised $10 Million to Build the Future of AI, One Chip at a Time

We talk a lot about startups in the Middle East and Africa – the apps, the platforms, the fintech disrupting our daily lives. But every now and then, a company comes along that reminds us there's a whole other layer to innovation, one that's far deeper, more

GAFI Launches New Tech Hub in Nasr City to Supercharge Egyptian Startups

GAFI Launches New Tech Hub in Nasr City to Supercharge Egyptian Startups

Government-Backed Technology Hub Set to Unlock Global Potential for Egypt's Startups The entrepreneurial landscape in Egypt just received a massive institutional boost. The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) has announced the official launch of the Technology Hub situated within the Nasr City Free Zone. This

Revibe Secures $17M Series A to Lead Refurbished Electronics Market

Revibe Secures $17M Series A to Lead Refurbished Electronics Market

In a powerful testament to the growing demand for sustainable and affordable technology, Revibe, the leading marketplace for refurbished electronics with significant operational roots in Egypt, has successfully secured a remarkable $17 million in Series A funding. This substantial investment signals strong investor confidence in Revibe's innovative business

Egypt's HealthTech Star Rology Lands Landmark Funding to Scale AI Teleradiology Across MEA

Egypt's HealthTech Star Rology Lands Landmark Funding to Scale AI Teleradiology Across MEA

In a significant win for the Egyptian startup ecosystem, health technology company Rology has successfully closed a new growth funding round, attracting capital from some of the biggest names in global healthcare and impact investing. The round saw participation from giants like the Philips Foundation, Johnson & Johnson Impact Ventures,