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Saudi Tech Startup Lucidya Raises US$6 Million To Fund Its Expansion Across The MENA Region
The startup aims to provide its products to businesses in other Arab countries who face the same challenges that customers in Saudi face, which is the ability to analyze Arabic content in online channels.
Strategy Bites: Hani Weiss, CEO, Majid Al Futtaim Retail
Hani Weiss, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Retail, on how the enterprise has supported modernizing the retail sector and building KSA's digital infrastructure.
KSA-Headquartered Foodics Acquires Jordan-Based POSRocket To Become The Leading Restaurant Tech Provider In The MENA
Foodics' acquisition is a strategic move that will help solidify its position and become the market leader in Egypt, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan, while also opening the possibilities for further M&A activities and international expansion.
2021, The Year That Was: Salwa Radwi, Founder, Nuqtah
Having recently closed a pre-seed round led by Shorooq Partners, Nuqtah, which was also part of the Sanabil 500 MENA seed accelerator program, aims to be "the ultimate environment" for creatives in Saudi Arabia.
Strategy Bites: Jay Rosen, CFO, The Red Sea Development Company
Jay Rosen, CFO, The Red Sea Development Company, on leading the world's most ambitious regenerative tourism project based on the west coast of Saudi Arabia.
Entrepreneur Middle East and Fintech Saudi Release A Special Report On The Fintech Industry In Saudi Arabia
Powered by Fintech Saudi, the special report, An Ultimate Guide To Fintech In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, uncovers first-mover advantage opportunities in the kingdom's fintech industry.
Saudi Aramco's Wa'ed And Raed Ventures Lead US$5.5 Million Seed Round Raised By Riyadh-Based Fintech Startup Lamaa
Lamaa, a Riyadh-based fintech startup, has raised a seed investment in a round led by Raed Ventures and Saudi Aramco's entrepreneurship arm Wa'ed.
Dusting Away Challenges: KAUST-Based Talon Dust Control Is Looking To Become A Market Leader In Its Field In Saudi Arabia
Talon Dust Control's mission is simple: to negate the operational, maintenance as well as health-related challenges that arise due to poor industrial or on-site air quality.
Driving Impact: How KAUST Innovation Ventures Is Spurring The Growth Of Saudi Arabia's Startup Ecosystem
The KAUST-based fund has supported around 71 startups and projects since its inception, and it is currently managing a growing portfolio of 27 startups, in which it has invested a total of US$27 million.
Strategy Bites: Muzzammil Ahussain, Executive Vice President - Consumer Travel, Seera Group
Seera Group's Muzzammil Ahussain delves into his company's journey, how his entity is embracing Vision 2030, and what it means to sustain international collaborations
Over SAR1.3 Billion Has Been Invested In Saudi Fintech Industry In The Last 12 Months, According To Recent Annual Report
The number of Saudi fintech entities operating in the Kingdom rose significantly by 37%, with investments exceeding SAR1.3 billion (US$347 million).
EFG Hermes Completes Successful Advisory Of ACWA Power's US$1.2 Billion Listing On Saudi Stock Exchange, Tadawul
EFG Hermes' Investment Banking Division closed a record eight transactions to date worth US$ 3.5 billion.
Saudi Agtech Startup Red Sea Farms Is On A Mission To Enable MENA Farms To Grow Crops Using Saltwater
With a vision to reduce food insecurity, carbon, and freshwater use in the MENA region's food sector (and hopefully, across the world), Red Sea Farms develops sustainable, saltwater-based agriculture systems.
We Got Funded: KSA Customer Engagement Platform Raises US$125 Million From SoftBank And Sanabil
Considered as the first investment by SoftBank in a Saudi startup, it's a commendable feat for the team and their efforts.
TAQADAM Tales: Saudi Arabia-Based Miqyas Has Its Sights Set On Providing Online Sizing Options For Fashion E-Commerce Retailers
Built as a software as a service (SaaS) platform, Miqyas helps online fashion retailers precisely measure clothing sizes for customers.