Saudi Arabia

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14 October, 2024

Accel-backed Jetapult acquires "major" stake in Saudi-based UMX

Gaming startup Jetapult, which is backed by Accel, Fireside and JetSynthesys, Monday said it has acquired a “major” stake in ......

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General

04 October, 2024

LP Summit Dubai 2024: Robust IPO pipeline driving optimism on exits, say panellists

The robust initial public offering (IPO) pipeline on stock exchanges in the Middle East and India is driving optimism around exit ......

Manufacturing

06 September, 2024

Indian EV maker Wardwizard to form joint venture in Saudi Arabia

Indian electric vehicle maker Wardwizard Innovations and Mobility announced on Friday it received a letter of intent to form a ......

Finance

14 June, 2024

Edmond de Rothschild to open Saudi office, launch debt platform

Edmond de Rothschild Group, a specialist in asset management and private banking, is set to open an office in Saudi ......

Consumer

12 June, 2024

Saudi wealth fund PIF in talks to create boxing league

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is in discussions with multiple boxing stakeholders to create a league, potentially reshaping the ......

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07 June, 2024

MENA Digest: SiFi, Elevate raise funds; May VC funding up 5 times from April, down 58% YoY

Saudi Arabia-based fintech startup Simplified Financial Solutions Company (SiFi) led funding activity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) ......

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Finance

05 June, 2024

Shorooq Partners eyes Saudi expansion with ‘oversubscribed' Bedaya Fund II

Shorooq Partners, an Abu Dhabi-based venture capital firm, is set to double down on its commitments in Saudi Arabia from its oversubscribed ......

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31 May, 2024

MENA Digest: Agritech startups iyris, YoLa Fresh bag big cheques

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region saw a slew of growth-stage startup funding deals this week, led by ......

Economy

31 May, 2024

Saudi government files papers to sell fresh stake in Aramco for potential $13 bn

Saudi Arabia's government on Thursday filed papers to sell a new stake in state oil giant Aramco that could raise ......

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Finance

28 May, 2024

Saudi PIF-backed Jada commits capital to healthcare-focused PE fund

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF)-backed Jada Fund-of-Funds has struck its third limited partner style bet this year, backing a ......