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MENA IPOs Secure USD 2.64B in Q2 2024

IPO activity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region demonstrated significant growth in the second quarter of 2024, with 14 initial public offerings (IPOs) raising a total of $2.64 billion. This marks a...

by WAYA Staff - Aug 14, 2024

Markets

What Does the Iran Conflict Mean for Egypt’s Economy?

The ongoing Iran conflict is placing pressure on the economy on a global scale. The disruption in shipping, energy flows...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 9, 2026

Money

Wider Consulting to Invest USD 14.3M in Egypt & Saudi to Support Entrepreneurship

Wider Consulting Wider Consulting, a joint Egyptian-Saudi advisory firm, is targeting around USD 14.3 million (EGP 750M) in investments over...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 9, 2026

Markets

Egypt & Saudi Among World’s 20 Largest Economies by Purchasing Power in 2026

Purchasing Power Egypt joined the world’s 20 largest economies when measured by purchasing power parity (PPP), according to data, compiled...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 9, 2026

Markets

The G7 Has Called an Emergency Oil Meeting. Here Is What to Know.

Brent crude jumped 24% in a single morning. The G7 has called an emergency meeting. Trump is already reversing course....

by WAYA Staff - Mar 9, 2026

Startups

Egypt Plans to Launch VC & Industrial Funds to Support Startups

VC Fund Minister of iInvestment and Foreign Trade, Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh, disclosed in an interview on the sidelines of...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 8, 2026

Money

Saudi’s SAL Acquires Belgium’s Aviapartner Liège SA in USD 32.7M Deal

Aviapartner Liège Saudi Logistics Services Company (SAL) signed a USD 32.7 million (SAR 123M) to acquire the full 100% stake...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 8, 2026

Energy

Iran Conflict Impacts GCC Energy Exports

Energy The ongoing Iran conflict is putting unprecedented pressure on Gulf energy supplies, with Qatar signaling that exports could pause...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 8, 2026

Money

The Egyptian Company That Quietly Doubled Its Revenues. And the Number Everyone Missed.

Raya Holding’s FY2025 results show 41% revenue growth to EGP 63.8 billion. That figure is accurate. It is also the...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 8, 2026

Money

Investcorp Secures USD 1.25B to Buy Stakes in Private Capital Firms

Investcorp Bahrain-based alternative asset management giant Investcorp closed USD 1.25 billion for its Investcorp Strategic Capital Partners II ((ISCP II)...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 8, 2026

Markets

The Gulf is Rethinking its Financial Relationship with America

The Financial Times is reporting that Gulf states have begun discussing pulling back from their financial commitments to the US,...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 8, 2026

MENA

MENA IPOs Secure USD 2.64B in Q2 2024

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