Startups

QIA Backs Plata in USD 405M Round. Latin America’s Digital Banking Race Is Scaling Fast

Qatar Investment Authority is doubling down on digital banking, this time outside its core region. The sovereign wealth fund has...

by WAYA Staff - Apr 20, 2026

Startups

A15 Exits Viral Wave to PopArabia. A Signal of Consistent Exit Pathways in MENA

A15 has completed its ninth exit, signaling continued liquidity in MENA’s early-stage ecosystem even as capital deployment becomes more selective....

by WAYA Staff - Apr 20, 2026

Real Estate

Talaat Moustafa Group Unveils USD 27B “The Spine” Megacity. A Bet on AI-Led Urban Living

The developer is scaling from real estate into full-stack city building backed by capital, infrastructure, and technology. Talaat Mostafa Group...

by WAYA Staff - Apr 19, 2026

Markets

Egypt Moves Forward with State IPO Pipeline. Misr Life Set for June as Banque du Caire Follows.

The move signals a continued rollout of Egypt’s state asset listing strategy, with financial sector offerings leading the pipeline. Egypt...

by WAYA Staff - Apr 19, 2026

Markets

The Gulf Is Building Around Hormuz. Alternative Corridors Are Becoming a Long-Term Strategy.

The Gulf is not just reacting to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. It is building the infrastructure to move...

by WAYA Staff - Apr 16, 2026

Money

Homegrown Ventures Closes USD 22.8M CPG Fund. A New Generation of MENA Consumer Brands Is Taking Shape.

A new consumer economy is forming in MENA, and for the first time, it has a fund built specifically for...

by WAYA Staff - Apr 16, 2026

Markets

Egypt’s Gold Funds Hit USD 178.6M. A New Generation of Retail Investors Is Reshaping Safe-Haven Demand.

Gold investment in Egypt is no longer just about preserving wealth. It is becoming a structured, accessible entry point into...

by WAYA Staff - Apr 16, 2026