Money

Trump Ethics Filing Reveals Up to USD 750M in Trades Across Major US Securities

New ethics filings show extensive trading activity tied to securities linked to companies including Microsoft, Nvidia, Apple, Meta, and Goldman...

by WAYA Staff - May 17, 2026

Startups

UAE’s MGX Joins USD 2.1B Round for UK-Based Isomorphic Labs

The round signals growing Middle East interest in AI infrastructure beyond core computing and data centers. London-based Isomorphic Labs has...

by WAYA Staff - May 17, 2026

Markets

Egypt’s Consumer Finance Market Surges 57% to USD 1.8B

FRA data points to deeper adoption of non-banking finance across lending, investment, insurance, and capital markets as fintech expansion broadens...

by WAYA Staff - May 17, 2026

Startups

Tatweer Misr Is Launching Its Innovation Competition for the Seventh Time. Here Is Why That Number Matters.

Tatweer Misr has launched the seventh edition of its Innovation Competition through a partnership with Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards (EEA), continuing...

by WAYA Staff - May 14, 2026

Markets

Egypt Prepares New State-Owned Companies for EGX Listings

The listings programme and updated State Ownership Policy aim to expand private-sector participation, improve governance of state assets, and support...

by WAYA Staff - May 14, 2026

Startups

Saudi-based Fintech Stitch Raises USD 25M in Series A Funding Led By a16z

Riyadh-based fintech Stitch has raised USD 25 million in a Series A round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), marking the...

by WAYA Staff - May 14, 2026

Startups

SIC Backs Khwarizmi Ventures Fund II to Support Saudi Industrial Tech Startups

Saudi Arabia’s industrial development push is moving deeper into venture capital. SIDF Investment Company (SIC), a subsidiary of the Saudi...

by WAYA Staff - May 14, 2026