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RIYADH: International investors accounted for the majority of venture capital participation in Saudi Arabia in 2025, underscoring rising global interest in the Kingdom’s startup...

The UAE has a blueprint to attract global talent. And startups are running with it

20 January, 2026 0

Hiring global talent not only supplies them with skill sets they didn't have, but it's also faster than building tech capabilities in-house. Tax policy, world-class...

Saudi Arabia’s venture scene goes global

11 January, 2026 0

2026 to see more exits, more AI, and a bigger push to tell Saudi’s story abroad RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s business landscape is set to see a...

Logistics startup Shiprocket files revised papers for Rs 2,342 crore IPO

22 December, 2025 0

Gurugram-based Shiprocket, which offers shipment and checkout services to direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands, has filed an updated draft red herring prospectus (UDRHP) for a Rs...

MobiKwik Appoints Navdeep Singh Suri as Board Chairman

21 December, 2025 0

Overview One MobiKwik Systems has appointed Navdeep Singh Suri as its new Board Chairman. This strategic move aims to strengthen the company's governance framework and...

Spacetech startup Digantara raises $50 million to boost space surveillance push

19 December, 2025 0

SynopsisThe Bengaluru-based startup, backed by Peak XV Partners and Kalaari Capital, secured funds from large investors including SBI Holdings Japan, 360 One Asset, and...

HALA Capital doubles down on next tech frontiers

16 December, 2025 0

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s HALA Capital is ready to double down on three of the Kingdom’s most strategic sectors as it prepares to deploy new investment...

Boat auditors flag mismatch in financial statements filed with lenders

14 December, 2025 0

SynopsisBoat's IPO plans face scrutiny as auditors noted mismatches in lender filings and company books. Concerns were also raised about fund utilisation and un-reported...

The UAE’s Crypto Boom: Opportunities and Challenges for Startups

11 December, 2025 0

The UAE is quickly becoming a global leader in the crypto space. The recent approval of major players like Circle and Tether is indicative...

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From Uncertainty to Accountability For over a decade, the cryptocurrency...

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When I wrote my earlier articles in The Financial, I approached UAE e-invoicing as something that was coming. Important, inevitable, but...

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UAE SMEs Are Running Out of Time: Why 2026 and 2027 Will Redefine How Business Is Done

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