Startups

Saudi’s TDF Launches 3 New Programs to Support Tourism Startups

TDF Saudi’s Tourism Development Fund (TDF) launched three new programs designed to support tourism startups and entrepreneurs.  These programs include: ...

by WAYA Staff - Jul 13, 2025

Startups

Morocco’s Mohammed VI Investment Fund Selects 14 Firms to Manage USD 2.1B 

Mohammed VI Investment Fund The Mohammed VI Investment Fund announced the selection of 14 companies to manage thematic and sector-specific...

by WAYA Staff - Jul 13, 2025

Environment

Inside Egypt’s Cleantech Ecosystem

As climate crises intensify worldwide, cleantech has emerged as a vital solution at the intersection of environmental urgency and economic...

by WAYA Staff - Jul 13, 2025

Startups

WaHa Raises USD 8M to Scale Atmospheric Water Tech in GCC 

WaHa What happened? Water Harvesting Inc (WaHa) raised USD 8 million in  a series A-1 financing and corporate reorganization. The...

by WAYA Staff - Jul 13, 2025

Markets

Valu Receives Initial Approval to Launch BNPL Services in Jordan

Valu Valu, a fintech giant, has received initial approval from the Central Bank of Jordan to officially launch Buy Now,...

by WAYA Staff - Jul 10, 2025

Startups

Saudi’s Jahez to Acquire 76% in Qatar’s Snoonu in USD 245M Deal

Jahez What happened? Saudi food delivery app, Jahez, is acquiring a 76.56% stake in Qatari on-demand delivery company Snoonu in...

by WAYA Staff - Jul 10, 2025

Real Estate

Non-Saudis Can Now Own Real Estate in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Saudi’s Council of Ministers led by Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman agreed on July 8th 2025 to approve...

by WAYA - Jul 10, 2025

Startups

BlueFive Capital Raises USD 2B for GCC-Focused Private Equity Fund

BlueFive Capital What happened? Global investment fund, BlueFive Capital, completed raising USD 2 billion for its BlueFive Reef Private Equity...

by WAYA Staff - Jul 10, 2025

Markets

ADIG and Banco do Brasil Close BRICS Summit with USD 100B Deal

BRICS At the conclusion of the 17th BRICS Summit, the ADIG and Banco do Brazil signed one of the largest...

by WAYA Staff - Jul 9, 2025

Money

UAE’s Xpanceo Raises to USD250M to Develop Smart Contact Lenses

Xpanceo What happened? UAE-based deeptech startup, Xpanceo, raises USD 250 million in a series A funding round. The round was...

by WAYA Staff - Jul 9, 2025