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DIFC sees record growth in H1 2025 as global finance firms flock to Dubai
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DIFC sees record growth in H1 2025 as global finance firms flock to Dubai

DIFC hit a record high, adding 1,081 new companies in H1 2025, driven by strong growth in finance, fintech, and hedge funds.

Pakistan's Bazaar Technologies eyes profitability as it acquires Keenu
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Pakistan's Bazaar Technologies eyes profitability as it acquires Keenu

It aims to build a full-stack e-commerce and fintech platform

Pakistan startups rebound with homegrown funding as foreign investors pull back
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Pakistan startups rebound with homegrown funding as foreign investors pull back

Domestic capital now drives the recovery after 2023's investment drought

Pakistan’s startup sector at risk as funding crashes 88%
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Pakistan’s startup sector at risk as funding crashes 88%

New report warns that regulatory gridlock and dwindling investor confidence could derail the country’s once-promising innovation ecosystem

Pakistan’s startup ecosystem contracts sharply in 2024
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Pakistan’s startup ecosystem contracts sharply in 2024

Equity funding plummets 70% as investor appetite wanes, but debt financing rises

Pakistani startups secure over $1 billion in funding despite economic challenges
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Pakistani startups secure over $1 billion in funding despite economic challenges

Incubation centers, policy reforms, and investor interest drive growth in startup ecosystem

Pakistani fintech Haball secures $52 million funding, plans Middle East foray
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Pakistani fintech Haball secures $52 million funding, plans Middle East foray

The company provides shariah-compliant financing to nearly 8,000 small and medium-sized enterprises

Qist Bazaar secures PKR 800 million in Series A funding
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Qist Bazaar secures PKR 800 million in Series A funding

Bank Al-Falah extends PKR 460 million in debt lines to Qist Bazaar

Crypto venture capital funding to recover in 2025: JPMorgan
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Crypto venture capital funding to recover in 2025: JPMorgan

Regulatory clarity and crypto-friendly policies expected to bolster VC activity, but challenges persist

Lulu Retail hits 250-store milestone across six GCC nations
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Lulu Retail hits 250-store milestone across six GCC nations

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.

Pakistani venture Sarmayacar says Green Climate Fund pledges $15 million
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Pakistani venture Sarmayacar says Green Climate Fund pledges $15 million

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 launches Ignyte: A game-changing platform for start-ups
UAE

Dubai launches Ignyte: A game-changing platform for start-ups

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.

Pakistani fintech company Abhi secures $15M to boost financial inclusion in UAE
UAE

Pakistani fintech company Abhi secures $15M to boost financial inclusion in UAE

New funding will enable company to scale its operations and further expand its earned wage access (EWA) services.

Pakistan's Citi Pharma and Saudi's All Care partner to boost API production in KSA
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Pakistan's Citi Pharma and Saudi's All Care partner to boost API production in KSA

The joint venture aims to meet healthcare needs across the MENA and expand Citi Pharma’s global export opportunities.

UAE, Saudi Arabia lead MENA startup funding with $328M raised in September
UAE

UAE, Saudi Arabia lead MENA startup funding with $328M raised in September

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.

Game on: Nintendo shares surge as Saudi bets big on gaming
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Game on: Nintendo shares surge as Saudi bets big on gaming

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 knocking on doors to shaping skylines: Tony Ashai’s journey
UAE

From knocking on doors to shaping skylines: Tony Ashai’s journey

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'

Dubai propels hedge fund growth with the launch of new platform
UAE

Dubai propels hedge fund growth with the launch of new platform

Regulatory hosting solution aims to streamline the entry of hedge funds and investment firms into the city’s financial hub.

Qist Bazaar raises $3.2 million to accelerate BNPL adoption in Pakistan
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Qist Bazaar raises $3.2 million to accelerate BNPL adoption in Pakistan

The company has disbursed 55,000 loans worth $12 million in three years

OpenAI in advanced talks to raise $6.5 billion at a massive $150 billion valuation
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OpenAI in advanced talks to raise $6.5 billion at a massive $150 billion valuation

OpenAI aims for a $150 billion valuation as it enters talks to secure $6.5 billion in funding, with tech giants lining up to invest.

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