Saudi Arabia Surpasses China as Leading Emerging-Market Bond Issuer

In a significant shift of financial tides, Saudi Arabia has emerged as the foremost issuer of international debt among emerging markets, displacing China from its long-held position. This milestone marks the culmination of the kingdom’s accelerated global borrowing campaign, bolstered by investor confidence in Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s transformative Vision 2030 initiative. Data from…

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Egyptian Fintech Startup Bokra Poised for MENA Expansion with Innovative Wealth Management Platform

Egyptian fintech startup Bokra is set to redefine wealth management in the MENA region with a pioneering platform offering goal-based investment and saving products backed by asset-backed securities. Founded on principles of inclusivity, transparency, and social responsibility, Bokra aims to empower individuals and SMEs by democratizing access to sophisticated financial tools. Scheduled for launch in…

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Alexander Khanin CEO of Polynome Group

Polynome Group Launches $100 Million AI Fund to Drive Innovation in Dubai

In a groundbreaking move set to redefine Dubai’s technological landscape, Polynome Group, a leading UAE-based technology firm, has announced the launch of a visionary $100 million fund dedicated to advancing AI startups. This strategic initiative, unveiled during the prestigious AI Retreat organized by the Dubai Centre for AI Applications in collaboration with the National Programme…

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Andreea Danila, founder and Board Member, Global Millennial Capital

Global Millennial Capital Eyes Bengaluru for Tech Investment Surge

Global Millennial Capital (GMCL), a prominent UAE-based investment firm specializing in tech startups, is setting its sights on Bengaluru, India’s bustling tech hub, for its next phase of strategic investments. Founded in 2021 by Andreea Danila, GMCL has swiftly carved a niche in the global investment landscape, focusing on pioneering technologies and intellectual property-driven businesses….

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Sparking Growth: A Flourishing Landscape of Startup Ventures in the Middle East

Within the labyrinthine corridors of the Middle East’s entrepreneurial landscape, a resplendent tapestry of innovation and investment unfolds, illuminating a path of boundless potential and transformative growth. Against the backdrop of a region teeming with economic dynamism, startups across diverse sectors are carving out their niches, propelled by a symphony of strategic funding initiatives and…

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Arjun Mohan

UAE’s Sustainable Construction Tech Pioneer, Tenderd, Secures $30 Million in Series A Funding

In a resounding testament to the burgeoning potential of sustainable construction technology, Emirati startup Tenderd has successfully concluded a Series A funding round, securing an impressive $30 million from a consortium of esteemed investors, both new and existing. Spearheaded by AP Moller Holding, this landmark investment round witnessed the enthusiastic participation of prominent new backers…

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