Tag: KSA

$120 Billion in DeFi Locked Up — Is This the Future of Finance or a Disaster Waiting to Happen?

In 2025, Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is no longer just a crypto buzzword — it’s a full-blown financial movement. With over $120 billion in Total...

Startup Wrap: Saudi Arabia leads MENA startup funding in H1 with $1.34bn raised

Regional firms secure $2.1 billion through 334 deals in the first half of 2025 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia emerged as the Middle East and North Africa’s...

Why tech startups should choose Riyadh as their MENA launchpad

Saudi Arabia offers startups access to a high-spending consumer base and a gateway to regional expansion RIYADH: Riyadh is becoming a leading destination for tech startups...

Saudi Arabia crowns new technology unicorn

Q-commerce startup Ninja valued at $1.5bn following $250m funding RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East and North Africa region have witnessed a surge of...

Closing Bell: Saudi main index slips to 10,843

Parallel market Nomu dropped 340.01 points to close at 26,740.01 MSCI Tadawul Index declined by 1.33% to 1,390.20 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped...

Snapdeal parent AceVector confidentially files DRHP for D-Street debut

Synopsis AceVector Group, parent of Snapdeal and Unicommerce, has confidentially filed for an IPO with Sebi, joining a wave of new-age companies seeking public listing....

500+ Fintech Licenses in Saudi Arabia: Is the Kingdom Overregulating or Building the Next Global Fintech Hub?

In 2025, Saudi Arabia's fintech scene is booming — but not without careful regulation. Over 500 fintech licenses have been issued by the Saudi...

Closing Bell: Saudi bourses end week in red at 11,007

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index fell on Thursday, shedding 31.76 points, or 0.29 percent, to close at 11,006.98. The benchmark index recorded a...

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