Markets

Saudi Central Bank Licenses Digital Bank “EZ Bank” with USD 667M Capital

EZ Bank The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announces the cabinet’s approval to license a new digital bank in Saudi Arabia...

by WAYA Staff - Oct 2, 2025

Startups

UAE’s YAL.ai Raises USD 12M to Tackle Telecom Scams with AI

YAL.ai UAE-based startup tackling telecom fraud, YAL.ai, raised USD 12 million in a Series A funding round.  With the newly...

by WAYA Staff - Oct 2, 2025

Startups

UAE’s Tokinvest Raises USD 3.2M for Tokenised Asset Push

Tokinvest UAE’s Tokinvest raised USD 3.2 million in a pre-seed funding round. The round was led by VCs, family offices...

by WAYA Staff - Oct 2, 2025

Markets

A USD 1B Overhaul and 400 Store Closures: Is Starbucks Losing Its Spark?

Starbucks Starbucks, once seen as the café on every corner, is rethinking its structure. The company recently announced a USD...

by WAYA Staff - Oct 1, 2025

Startups

UAE’s Climaty AI Secures USD 2M to Build Carbon-Conscious Marketing Tech

Climaty AI  UAE-based Climaty AI raised USD 2 million in early-stage funding. The round was led by global venture capital...

by WAYA Staff - Oct 1, 2025

Startups

Aramco Ventures Joins USD 28M Round for UK’s OXCCU to Scale Sustainable Jet Fuel

Aramco Ventures UK-based OXCCU raised USD 28 million (GBP 20.75M)) in a Series B funding round. The round includes backing...

by WAYA Staff - Oct 1, 2025

Startups

UAE’s UPFRONT Raises USD 10M to Tackle SMB Cash Flow in MENA

UPFRONT Dubai-based fintech startup UPFRONT has secured a USD 10 million pre-seed round in a mix of equity and debt...

by WAYA Staff - Oct 1, 2025

Money

Merak Capital Launches USD 80M Fashion Private Equity Fund in Saudi

Merak Capital Saudi’s Cultural Development Fund signed an agreement with Merak Capital, an investment firm, to establish a private equity...

by WAYA Staff - Sep 30, 2025

Money

UAE’s Iliad Partners Secures Second Closing of USD 50M MENA VC Fund 

Iliad Partners   UAE-based venture capital firm Iliad Partners has announced the second closing of its USD 50 million Iliad Partners...

by WAYA Staff - Sep 30, 2025

Markets

UAE Launches New AI Specialists Visa

AI Specialists Visa The UAE has announced a new wave of visa reforms designed to attract skilled talent, boost tourism,...

by WAYA Staff - Sep 30, 2025