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Egyptian Fintech Blnk Raises $37.1 Million to Expand Consumer Credit Access and Power the Next Phase of Financial Inclusion

Egypt’s consumer finance market is growing rapidly, but access to formal credit remains out of reach for millions of people. Blnk believes it can change that. The Egyptian fintech startup has raised $37.1 million in fresh funding, comprising $12.5 million in Series A equity financing and $24.6 million in local debt facilities, as it seeks […]

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How Abubakar Sheriff Is Building Qariyb Into The Event Operating System For Muslim Organizations

After moving from Dubai to Dallas, Sheriff found it surprisingly difficult to discover meaningful Muslim events and stay connected to community life in a new city. The events existed, but discovery was fragmented. Organizations were doing important work, but they were often relying on scattered systems to reach people and manage operations. That frustration became […]

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Saudi Healthtech Startup Aumet Raises $12M To Build AI Infrastructure for Healthcare Supply Chains

Building the Operating System for Healthcare Procurement Saudi Arabia-based healthtech startup Aumet has raised $12 million in Series A funding as it looks to expand its AI-powered procurement infrastructure across the GCC and international markets. The round was led by Emkan Capital, with participation from Qatar Development Bank (QDB), SABAH Fund, and AAIC, alongside existing […]

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Every Two Minutes, A Mother Dies. Isra Chaker Built A Maternal Health Movement That Mobilized Nearly $130 Million To Help Stop It.

Every two minutes, somewhere in the world, a woman dies from complications related to pregnancy or childbirth. Not because the world does not know how to save her. But because too often, the care does not reach her in time. For Isra Chaker, that reality is not just heartbreaking. It is unacceptable. Through Every Pregnancy, […]

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Egypt’s ARRW Raises $4M To Build a Locally Focused Ride-Hailing Platform

Building Mobility Infrastructure Designed for Egyptian Cities Egypt-based mobility startup ARRW has secured a $4 million investment from Tasheed Egypt as it looks to expand its footprint within the country’s rapidly evolving transportation sector. Founded by Ahmed Taalab, ARRW describes itself as Egypt’s first licensed ride-hailing platform and is positioning itself as a locally built […]

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Saudi Fintech Startup Arib Raises $23.5M To Expand Sharia-Compliant Digital Financing Infrastructure

Building the Digital Marketplace for Financing in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia-based fintech startup Arib has raised $23.5 million in a funding round led by Merak Capital as the company looks to strengthen its position within the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding digital finance sector. The round also included Sharia-compliant Murabaha financing facilities, reflecting rising investor demand for […]

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UAE Startup Peekabox Raises $1.5M To Turn Surplus Food Into a Scalable Marketplace

Building a Marketplace Around Food Waste and Affordability Dubai-based foodtech startup Peekabox has raised an oversubscribed $1.5 million seed round as it looks to scale its surplus food marketplace across the UAE and eventually the wider GCC. Founded in 2025 by brothers Hasan and Omair Sarwar, Peekabox enables restaurants, cafes, bakeries, hotels, and grocery retailers […]

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Saudi Fintech Startup Stream Raises $5.2M To Build the Billing Infrastructure Layer for MENA Businesses

Building the Financial Operating Layer Behind Modern Businesses Saudi Arabia-based fintech startup Stream has raised a $5.2 million seed extension round led by BECO Capital as it looks to strengthen its position within the region’s rapidly evolving financial infrastructure sector. The round included participation from STV, Flourish Ventures, and Arab Bank, alongside existing investors Outliers […]

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UAE Startup RemotePass Raises $17.4M Series B To Build the Global Infrastructure for Remote Work

Building a Global Employment Platform From the Middle East UAE-based global employment and payroll platform RemotePass has raised $17.4 million in Series B funding as it looks to expand across Europe and the United States while deepening its AI and fintech capabilities. The round was led by EBRD Venture Capital, with participation from 500 Global […]

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How Masfara Wahidah Built Diet Ideas Into a Preventive Health Platform Focused on Sustainable Nutrition

From Aspiring Lawyer to Founder in Preventive Healthcare For Masfara Wahidah Abdul Rahman, the journey into nutrition and entrepreneurship was never part of an original master plan. Growing up in Malaysia, she initially wanted to become a lawyer. In fact, she only discovered the field of dietetics while filling out her university applications. The term […]