The Swat-based sustainable fashion startup receives funding from Junaid Iqbal and Allied Services CEO Shezad Mumtaz, with plans to expand to the Middle East
DIFC hit a record high, adding 1,081 new companies in H1 2025, driven by strong growth in finance, fintech, and hedge funds.
It aims to build a full-stack e-commerce and fintech platform
Domestic capital now drives the recovery after 2023's investment drought
New report warns that regulatory gridlock and dwindling investor confidence could derail the country’s once-promising innovation ecosystem
Equity funding plummets 70% as investor appetite wanes, but debt financing rises
Incubation centers, policy reforms, and investor interest drive growth in startup ecosystem
The company provides shariah-compliant financing to nearly 8,000 small and medium-sized enterprises
Bank Al-Falah extends PKR 460 million in debt lines to Qist Bazaar
Regulatory clarity and crypto-friendly policies expected to bolster VC activity, but challenges persist
Lulu Retail reaches 250 stores across six GCC nations, with two new express stores in Saudi Arabia boosting its presence to 59 stores in the Kingdom.
Set up more than a decade ago, the GCF is part of UN efforts to help the world's poorer countries adapt to climate change
Dubai's new digital platform, Ignyte, aims to accelerate the growth of 100,000 start-ups by connecting them with global investors, mentors, and corporate partners.
New funding will enable company to scale its operations and further expand its earned wage access (EWA) services.
The joint venture aims to meet healthcare needs across the MENA and expand Citi Pharma’s global export opportunities.
Both secured over 85% of MENA startup funding, highlighting the region's growing tech and innovation sectors, while challenges like gender disparity and uneven market development remain.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund eyes greater investment in Nintendo and other gaming firms, boosting stock amid the Kingdom's $38 billion push to lead the global gaming market
From humble beginnings in Kashmir to designing homes for Hollywood’s elite and contributing to Dubai’s skyline, Tony Ashai shares the secrets behind his success as an 'architect of dreams'
Regulatory hosting solution aims to streamline the entry of hedge funds and investment firms into the city’s financial hub.
The company has disbursed 55,000 loans worth $12 million in three years
