Startup Scene ME

Saudi-based Savvy Games Group acquires mobile gaming studio Moonton from ByteDance, the Beijing-based technology company and owner of TikTok, in a deal valued at over $6 billion. thestartupscene.me/INVESTMENTS/Sa…

Since 2011, Gaza Sky Geeks has trained more than 60,000 people in digital freelancing. Two years after the war destroyed its offices and scattered its staff, it is rebuilding from the ground up. thestartupscene.me/In-Depth/How-G…

The GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 will take place in Marrakech from April 7th to April 9th, bringing together technology leaders, governments, startups, and investors from across the continent to explore Africa’s evolving digital economy. thestartupscene.me/OPPORTUNITIES/…

Water scarcity defines MENA’s future. These six startups are building climate tech to rethink supply, efficiency and energy use. thestartupscene.me/MenaEcosystems…

Stockholm-based communications platform Truecaller has partnered with regional communications technology provider Cloudcom to introduce Truecaller’s Business Chat service to enterprises in Egypt. thestartupscene.me/MenaEcosystems…

Algeria-founded super app Yassir has acquired Paris-based advertising technology firm Kawarizmi as part of plans to expand its retail media and digital advertising capabilities. thestartupscene.me/INVESTMENTS/Ri…

As Partner at QED Investors, Bill Cilluffo reminds us that the power law makes the 'one that got away' the most painful part of the venture game. instagram.com/reel/DWCWA7DjA…

Vision Hospitality has agreed to acquire Bla Bla Dubai for an undisclosed sum as it expands its entertainment portfolio in the United Arab Emirates. thestartupscene.me/INVESTMENTS/Vi…

USSD-based mobile banking services are set to launch in Sudan next week, allowing users to access financial services through basic mobile phone networks without requiring internet connectivity. thestartupscene.me/MenaEcosystems…

Satellite internet service Starlink is now available in the United Arab Emirates, according to the company’s website, with residential packages starting at AED 230 per month. thestartupscene.me/MenaEcosystems…

Saudi-based investment firm Electronic Gaming Development Company has disclosed a 5.03% stake in Japanese video game publisher Capcom - famed for long-running franchises such as 'Street Fighter' and 'Resident Evil' - after purchasing 26,788,500 shares. thestartupscene.me/INVESTMENTS/Sa…

AB Xelerate, the innovation and fintech accelerator of Arab Bank, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Fuze to explore digital asset products and services in Jordan. thestartupscene.me/OPPORTUNITIES/…

Egyptian startup Collard has launched a digital platform designed to consolidate event management and attendance into a single system, following two years of development and an investment of $700,000. thestartupscene.me/MenaEcosystems…

UAE-based blockchain infrastructure startup Utexo has raised $7.5 million in a seed funding round led by Tether to expand its payment infrastructure supporting stablecoin transactions on the Bitcoin network. thestartupscene.me/INVESTMENTS/Ut…

Wa’ed Ventures has invested in California-based Resemble AI, which specialises in AI voice generation and real-time deepfake detection, to support expansion into Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. The startup previously raised a $13 million strategic round. thestartupscene.me/INVESTMENTS/Wa…

Over four months, up to 20 startups receive mentorship and practical workshops while developing their MVPs. thestartupscene.me/OPPORTUNITIES/…

Cairo-based career technology company Qualiphi has acquired the Career Club platform from iCareer in a six-figure deal completed in the second half of 2025, with plans to scale AI-enabled career and employment services across Egypt and the Middle East. thestartupscene.me/INVESTMENTS/Qu…

Saudi-based, CMA-licensed brokerage Sahm App has launched Saudi stock investment services for retail investors worldwide, among the first to enable global onboarding after the regulator’s move effective February 1st, 2026. thestartupscene.me/INVESTMENTS/Br…

With the speed and accessibility of AI leveling the global playing field, People of Data is a data and AI community trying to ensure Egypt is on the frontlines, not just an observer. thestartupscene.me/In-Depth/Peopl…

Saudi-based artificial intelligence startup Infobrim has raised $3.5 million in its first angel investment round to expand its analytics platform focused on executive reporting and real-time business insights. thestartupscene.me/INVESTMENTS/Sa…