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Cyberport Venture Forum 2026 Concludes With 600 Deal Flows and Global Partnerships
The Cyberport Venture Forum 2026 recorded over 600 deal flows and drew 2,800 attendees, securing cross-border pacts with Gobi Partners and Thailand’s NIA.
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Syria Signs Digital Cooperation Organization Charter in Riyadh
Syria has signed the Digital Cooperation Organization Charter in Riyadh, advancing its process toward becoming a full member state.
Forum Outlines AI and Digital Initiatives to Expand Arab-Brazil Economic Ties
Proposals presented at the Brazil and Arab Countries Economic Forum outline digital platforms, AI trade tools, and fintech partnerships to expand bilateral commerce.
Leap26 Day Three Secures 293 Million Dollars in Startup Funding
Leap26 witnessed 293 million dollars in startup funding across 11 investment deals on day three, solidifying Saudi Arabia’s venture capital position.
Syrian Tech Sector Marks First Participation at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh
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 with Global Tech Leaders and Major Showcases
LEAP 2026 opens in Riyadh featuring 1,289 investors managing $14.5 trillion, robotics demos, and executive speakers from AMD, Cisco, and NVIDIA.
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Monsha’at Showcases SME Programs and Innovation Support at LEAP 2026
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 Secure Consecutive Funding Rounds Through LEAP Platform
Saudi startups Ejari and Torod announced significant investment rounds following their participation in the LEAP technology conference.
Global Investors Managing $14.3 Trillion Gather for LEAP 2026 in Riyadh
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 to Share Startup Scaling Insights at Leap26
Priceline co-founder Jeff Hoffman will speak at Leap26, sharing insights on building startups, international scaling, and creating sustainable economic impact.
Meta Releases Lightweight Muse Glimmer AI Model for Single Computers
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 Expand Digital Economy Cooperation
Saudi Arabia and South Korea have expanded their strategic technology partnerships following high-level ministerial meetings in Seoul focusing on AI and semiconductors.
Uvera Seed Round Closed with Morgan Stanley Support
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.
C3 and HSBC Launch Nature Impact Accelerator to Scale Habitat Restoration
Companies Creating Change (C3) has partnered with HSBC to launch a new program supporting habitat restoration across MENAT and Southeast Asia.
Sanabil Accelerator Announces Batch 11 Startups
The Sanabil Accelerator has selected eight startups from over 690 applications for its eleventh cohort, focusing on AI, fintech, and healthcare.
Tourism Growth Incubator Concludes First Cohort Supporting 30 Startups
The Tourism Development Fund has concluded the first cohort of its tourism incubator, supporting 30 startups with mentorship and international training.
LAHINT Triumphs as Best Startup in Saudi Arabia for 2024 at Prestigious Dubai Ceremony
Dammam, KSA, 28 January 2025, Massive Media: In a remarkable achievement for Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning tech scene, LAHINT has been named the Best Startup in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for 2024, surpassing 6,500 competing companies. This accolade was awarded during the Forttuna Global Excellence Awards ceremony held on the Queen Elizabeth Yacht in Dubai. Among the distinguished […]
UAE is the world’s top hot-spot for hundreds of startups followed by New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Germany, Japan and Sweden
Studies indicate that the UAE is the world’s top hot-spot for hundreds of startups followed by New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Germany, Japan and Sweden. It is observed that startups in the country are mainly involved in e-commerce, marketplaces, and infrastructure/software as a service, which account for 69 per cent of the total number of startups. […]
Start-ups in the UAE account for 88 percent of whole deal value of the region
UAE start-ups secured USD 31.36 million in investments which account for 88 percent of the whole deal value of the region. Local Services, Ecommerce & Financial Services are the top three industries accounting for 44 percent of the entire deal count. In addition, logistics (9.3 percent), software (7.1 percent), media (4.6 percent), education (4.6 percent) […]