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They defy odds and champion change. #StartupScene is the story of the Middle East's fiercest entrepreneurs. A part of @MO4Network.
Cairo, Egypt
Joined November 2016
Saudi fintech SiFi raised $20 million in Series A funding led by Ra’ed Ventures, with QED Investors, Breyer Capital, MEVP, Sanabil Investments, Khawarizmi Ventures, SEEDRA Ventures, Rua Growth Fund, anb capital, and Tech Invest Com. https://t.co/ZHCeDULhpS
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The round follows a $10 million seed, taking total funding to over $34 million, as SiFi expands spend management across Saudi Arabia.
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Egypt-based customer experience platform Tactful AI has raised $1 million in a Pre-Series A funding round co-led by Foras AI and M Empire, with participation from a group of deep-tech angel investors. https://t.co/4OJqYWLqOp
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Egypt-based Tactful AI will expand its enterprise customer experience platform across Egypt and EMEA.
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NTT DATA acquired Dubai-based Zero&One, an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner, to deepen cloud services in MENA. Zero&One brings nine AWS competencies, as Saudi’s cloud market reached $4.77 billion last year with an AWS Region due in 2026. https://t.co/c53RanGGU9
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The Dubai-headquartered consultancy’s acquisition bolsters NTT DATA’s cloud push as MENA demand grows and Saudi Arabia readies a new AWS Region in 2026.
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Riyadh-based Safqah Capital raised $15.2 million in a seed round led by Shorooq, anb Seed Fund, and Rua Growth Fund to scale Shariah-compliant debt for small and medium real estate developers across Saudi Arabia. https://t.co/encqUt2wjq
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Backed by Shorooq, anb Seed Fund, and Rua Growth Fund, Safqah will enhance its data- and AI-led platform and increase financing capacity nationwide.
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The Startups and Entrepreneurship Charter has been launched in Egypt, establishing a national framework intended to formalise cooperation between government bodies and the entrepreneurship ecosystem and to improve conditions for startups. https://t.co/ACzO6JuyEM
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The Startups and Entrepreneurship Charter introduces unified policies and over 80 executive measures to improve Egypt’s startup business environment.
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Nawy Shares, the tokenised real estate arm of SmartCrowd and part of the Nawy group, has received In-Principle Approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, the final regulatory step before full authorisation subject to licensing requirements. https://t.co/NW0CGsirhz
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Nawy Shares has received in-principle approval from VARA, advancing plans to launch regulated tokenised real estate in Dubai.
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A new Global Microbiome Ecosystem has been launched in Dubai, creating a platform dedicated to advancing microbiome research and development with a focus on longevity, wellness and high-value intellectual property. https://t.co/avYpavodWr
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A Dubai-based platform aims to position the city as a global hub for microbiome research, innovation and intellectual property.
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StartupScene LIVE from the Creative Stage at @RiseUpSummit 2026: Mazen ElFarouk, TikTok LIVE Agencies Regional Operations Manager, and Mohamed Oka, Personal Branding Expert, unpack the opportunities, strategies, and trends driving live digital engagement. https://t.co/5viqBR36W4
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StartupScene LIVE from the Creative Stage at @RiseUpSummit 2026: Victoria Caña of The Pokémon Company on the roadmap from board game hobbyist to a career in video game production. https://t.co/FttciUDSeg
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StartupScene LIVE from the Tech Stage at @RiseUpSummit 2026: Leaders from Wuilt, eXtra, Rabbit, and DXwand discuss why simplicity often beats features in the future of e-commerce. https://t.co/zM1qVOTP4x
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StartupScene LIVE from the Creative Stage at @RiseUpSummit 2026: Amr Salama, filmmaker, takes the stage to explore how new models, platforms, and audience dynamics are reshaping the way films are made, distributed, and experienced. https://t.co/Ge9xGKoj01
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StartupScene LIVE from the Tech Stage at @RiseUpSummit 2026: SolutioAI CEO Fabio Lorenzon tackles the critical question of accountability and governance in AI-driven decision-making. https://t.co/turcOWzTY4
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StartupScene LIVE from the Creative Stage at @RiseUpSummit 2026: Amina Khalil, actress, and Maria S. Muñoz, Co-Founder of Maison Pyramide, come together to explore film as a mirror of social realities. https://t.co/2wyVQJBGyj
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StartupScene LIVE from the Tech Stage at @RiseUpSummit 2026: Mike Butcher of Pathfounders and Shyamal Anadkat (ex-OpenAI) dive into the stories shaping the global AI landscape. https://t.co/Tcnjwp9ziQ
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StartupScene LIVE from the Tech Stage at @RiseUpSummit 2026: Deloitte Partner Sulabh Soral on why trust and reliability are the ultimate drivers for AI adoption. https://t.co/Y4YG0Ach2i
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StartupScene LIVE from the Tech Stage at @RiseUpSummit 2026: Futurist Cathy Hackl on the evolution of Spatial Computing and AI as it moves from our screens into the physical world. https://t.co/sUQskG1s3C
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StartupScene LIVE from the Tech Stage at @RiseUpSummit 2026: Shyamal Anadkat (ex-OpenAI) explains why the right evaluation is the ultimate key to building successful AI systems. https://t.co/BHmcRrjd7E
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StartupScene LIVE from the Creative Stage at @RiseUpSummit 2026: Global Brand Consultant Said Baaghil explains why personal identity is the essential blueprint for an unforgettable brand. https://t.co/yKlDAaCvPq
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StartupScene LIVE from the Tech Stage at @RiseUpSummit 2026: Is vibe coding legit? Pro vibe coders Mohamed Ghaith and Abdelrahman Ayman debate vibe skeptics Karim Tawfik and Gasser Akila to settle the matter. https://t.co/YMbnToTruM
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StartupScene LIVE from the Tech Stage at @RiseUpSummit 2026: IBM’s Ismael Faro explores how the convergence of Quantum and AI is reshaping our approach to the world's unsolvable problems. https://t.co/IOrjGCv8Zl
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