Regional Hub Archives

World Bank Launches a New Regional Hub in Riyadh

The World Bank The World Bank announced the opening of a new regional hub in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to serve the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAAP) region. The Riyadh hub will be...

by WAYA Staff - Oct 6, 2025

Markets

Egyptian Banks Hike Administrative Fees

Egyptian Banks Several of Egypt’s largest banks are raising fees on a range of banking services. This includes opening bank...

by WAYA Staff - Oct 6, 2025

Markets

World Bank Launches a New Regional Hub in Riyadh

The World Bank The World Bank announced the opening of a new regional hub in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to serve...

by WAYA Staff - Oct 6, 2025

Startups

UAE’s DIEZ Launches Programme to Turn Staff into Startup Founders

DIEZ The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) launched its ‘Employee to Entrepreneur Programme.’ The initiative aims to empower employees...

by WAYA Staff - Oct 6, 2025

Startups

Tagaddod Raises USD 26M From Arab Energy Fund to Turn Cooking Oil into Biofuel

Tagaddod Tagaddod, a platform for Biofuel Feedstacks, raised USD 26.3 million in Series A equity round led by The Arab...

by WAYA Staff - Oct 6, 2025

Money

Janus Henderson Secures USD 125M in First Close of USD 300M MENA Fund

Janus Henderson Janus Henderson, global active asset manager, secured its first close of its targeted USD 300 million Shariah-compliant direct...

by WAYA Staff - Oct 6, 2025

Money

Chinese Media Giant ORI to Invest USD 533M in Saudi’s Cultural Sector

ORI Recently, Saudi Arabia announced nearly USD 1 billion in new cultural investments. This is part of its mission to...

by WAYA Staff - Oct 5, 2025

Markets

UAE Sets Minimum Salary for Visit Visa Sponsors

Visit Visa UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) introduced new conditions and income requirements for...

by WAYA Staff - Oct 5, 2025