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Baims, Kuwait's EdTech startup, raises $4m in Series A funding round

Baims, an EdTech startup in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, and Turkey, raised $4 million in its Series A funding round led by AK Holding with participation from Al-Wazzan Educational Group, Rasameel Investment House and...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 8, 2023

Startups

Startup Spotlight: Tamara

Tamara, a shariah-compliant buy now, pay later (BNPL) service, is making a significant impact in the regional market. Founded in...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 23, 2023

Tech

New investment plan in SpaceX by Saudi Arabia, UAE

New investment plan in SpaceX by Saudi Arabia, UAE Badeel, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s investment fund, and UAE’s Alpha...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 23, 2023

<strong>W</strong><strong>B </strong><strong>approves </strong><strong>US</strong><strong>$7</strong><strong>b</strong><strong> for development cooperation</strong><strong> in Egypt </strong>

Money

WB approves US$7b for development cooperation in Egypt

The Word Bank approved a new Country Partnership Framework at a budget of US$7 billion, including IFC-backed US$2 billion for the...

by Waya Staff - Mar 22, 2023

Markets

Rakiza secures US$1b to invest in Omani, Saudi construction projects

Infrastructure investor Rakiza it had closed its first fund at more than US$1 billion. The Omani fund announced that 25% of its...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 22, 2023

Tech

Central Bank of UAE approves direct debit platform for cashless solutions

The Central Bank of UAE authorized the launch of a fintech platform, developed by a Direct Debit System, to allow all UAE citizens...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 22, 2023

Money

Egypt suspends sale of Telecom Egypt stake -sources

Telecom Egypt, a government-owned telecom company, has suspended the recent decision to sell 10 percent of its stake. The news reports...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 22, 2023

Real Estate

Tatweer Misr, Saudi Arabia sign MoU for bilateral regional expansion

Tatweer Misr and the Saudi Arabian Ministries of Investment, Municipal, and Rural Affairs, and Housing have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 21, 2023

Startups

‘CORBEH’ first hub by EGX to engage startups in non-banking finance

The first hub ‘CORBEH’ is recently launched by the Egyptian Exchange in partnership with the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 21, 2023

<strong>Amazon</strong><strong> </strong><strong>axe</strong><strong>s</strong><strong> </strong><strong>9,000 roles</strong><strong> amid financial uncertainty</strong>

Tech

Amazon axes 9,000 roles amid financial uncertainty

Amazon.com has announced it would eliminate another 9,000 roles in its company amid a wave of lay-off in the tech sector due to current financial...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 21, 2023

Environment

Elemental Excelerator to invest US$43m in climate technologies

Elemental Excelerator, the non-profit investor in climate-tech startups including BlocPower and ChargerHelp, has announced investing US$43 million in climate technologies....

by WAYA Staff - Mar 21, 2023

KUWAIT

Baims, Kuwait's EdTech startup, raises $4m in Series A funding round

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