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MENA Startup Deals Gather Pace Across AI, Climate Tech and Consumer Brands
A series of new funding rounds and strategic transactions suggests investors are still backing regional growth stories despite the heavier geopolitical backdrop.
MENA Startup Funding Rises 202% to $454.7 Million in May
The monthly increase points to renewed deal activity, although the concentration of funding remains important.
The Great Wealth Transfer of 2026: Why $1 Trillion is Leaving Real Estate for AI
The “Third Generation” has officially taken the keys. Educated in Stanford and London, this new cohort of Arab family office leaders is…
AI Revolutionizes Middle Eastern Higher Education: Exploring Opportunities and Challenges
The Middle East is witnessing a transformative wave in higher education sparked by the rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Across the region…