Markets

Abu Dhabi’s G42 Weighs US Ownership to Secure Access to Advanced AI Chips

Abu Dhabi AI company is exploring a potential majority stake sale to US investors or a new US structure. This...

by WAYA Staff - Sep 6, 2026

Money

Saudi Investment Bank Sells Its American Express Middle East Stakes in USD 381.4M Deal

The Saudi Investment Bank (SAIB) is exiting its 50% ownership of American Express Saudi Arabia in a cash deal valued...

by WAYA Staff - Sep 6, 2026

Markets

FRA Issues First Comprehensive Guide to Consumer Finance Rules

Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) issued its first comprehensive guide to the rules governing consumer finance activity. This brings all...

by WAYA Staff - Sep 6, 2026

Startups

Kuwaiti EdTech Dawraty Raises USD 2M to Scale Medical Education

Kuwait-based education technology startup Dawraty secured an investment from Qatar Development Bank as part of a USD 2 million seed...

by WAYA Staff - Sep 6, 2026

Money

Saudi’s PayTabs Acquires Amazon Payments MENA in USD 100M+ Deal

Saudi payment infrastructure company, PayTabs, is set to significantly expand its footprint across MENA after agreeing to acquire Amazon Payment...

by WAYA Staff - Sep 6, 2026

Startups

Saudi’s Rwaj Raises USD 1.2M to Build Live Shopping & Auction Marketplace

Jeddah-based Rwaj has raised USD 1.2 million (SAR 4.5M) in pre-seed funding. It seeks to scale its live social shopping...

by WAYA Staff - Sep 4, 2026

Startups

Saudi’s Nayla Finance Raises USD 17.9M to Expand AI-Powered Lending for Micro Businesses

Saudi Arabia-based fintech Nayla Finance raised USD 17.9 million in a Pre-Series A round. The round combines equity and debt...

by WAYA Staff - Sep 3, 2026

Startups

ZenHR Raises USD 6M to Scale HR Management Solutions

ZenHR raised USD 6 million in an investment round led by Impact46. With the funding, it aims to support the...

by WAYA Staff - Sep 3, 2026

Startups

Saudi Gaming Startup Takahouse Raises USD 1.5M to Expand Its Product Portfolio

Saudi Arabia-based gaming startup Takahouse raised USD 1.5 million in an investment round from Impact46. The funding will support the...

by WAYA Staff - Sep 3, 2026

Startups

Saudi’s FlyAkeed Raises USD 25.15M to Launch Deferred Payments for Enterprise Travel

FlyAkeed, the Saudi corporate travel technology platform, secured USD 25.15 million (SAR 94.3M) in growth funding. The round combines equity...

by WAYA Staff - Sep 3, 2026