Dubai Startups

LEAP 2026 concluded its fifth edition in Riyadh, awarding 1 million dollars in startup prizes and confirming over 15 billion dollars in tech deals.

Syria has signed the Digital Cooperation Organization Charter in Riyadh, advancing its process toward becoming a full member state.

Proposals presented at the Brazil and Arab Countries Economic Forum outline digital platforms, AI trade tools, and fintech partnerships to expand bilateral commerce.

Leap26 witnessed 293 million dollars in startup funding across 11 investment deals on day three, solidifying Saudi Arabia’s venture capital position.

Syria’s communications and technology sector makes its debut at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, presenting seven startups and exploring bilateral investments.

LEAP 2026 opens in Riyadh featuring 1,289 investors managing $14.5 trillion, robotics demos, and executive speakers from AMD, Cisco, and NVIDIA.

Monsha’at participates in LEAP 2026 to offer direct consulting, startup gate services, and smart city innovation programs for SMEs in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi startups Ejari and Torod announced significant investment rounds following their participation in the LEAP technology conference.

More than 1,000 investors representing $14.3 trillion in assets under management will convene in Riyadh for the fifth edition of the LEAP tech conference.

Priceline co-founder Jeff Hoffman will speak at Leap26, sharing insights on building startups, international scaling, and creating sustainable economic impact.

Meta has launched Muse Glimmer, a lightweight open-source AI model optimized to run on single computers, reducing infrastructure costs for regional developers.

Saudi Arabia and South Korea have expanded their strategic technology partnerships following high-level ministerial meetings in Seoul focusing on AI and semiconductors.

Saudi deep-tech startup Uvera has closed its Seed funding round with backing from Morgan Stanley, LAB7, and Core Vision to expand its food preservation platform.

Companies Creating Change (C3) has partnered with HSBC to launch a new program supporting habitat restoration across MENAT and Southeast Asia.

A new $5 million investment from Jordan’s Innovative Startups Fund into Saudi VC fund STV establishes a strategic technology corridor between the two nations.

The Sanabil Accelerator has selected eight startups from over 690 applications for its eleventh cohort, focusing on AI, fintech, and healthcare.

The Tourism Development Fund has concluded the first cohort of its tourism incubator, supporting 30 startups with mentorship and international training.

Gulfood 2026 launches Gulfood Startups, a dedicated platform connecting food-tech innovators with global investors and markets. The initiative features a USD 135,000 startup challenge and positions Dubai as the global headquarters for food innovation.