Jordan has officially launched its first satellite internet service in partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink, a move that is hoped to dramatically improve digital access across remote and underserved parts of the country. thestartupscene.me/MenaEcosystems…

Deem Finance, a UAE-based non-bank lender backed by the Gargash Group, has secured a $400 million debt financing facility from JP Morgan. The funding is set to support the company’s ongoing expansion into consumer and small business lending. thestartupscene.me/INVESTMENTS/UA…

Sadq, a Riyadh-based provider of digital signatures and workflow documentation solutions, has raised $1.46 million (SAR 5.5 million) in a Pre-Series A round led by X by Unifonic, the early-stage venture arm of Unifonic. thestartupscene.me/MenaEcosystems…

Navigating regulation? Finding the right investment? Scaling at speed? We’re decoding the puzzle to startup success. Startup Scene ME + Falak.startups present 'Dawarha Sah', hosted by Dania Ghoneim. Stay tuned 📈🎧

Startup Scene ME: Startups across the Middle East and North Africa raised a total of $1.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025,driven largely by fintech investments and UAE-based activity. thestartupscene.me/MenaEcosystems…

Introducing the first episode of StartupScene + Falak Startups new podcast series that tackles the tough questions of entrepreneurship, investment and regulation in Egypt. Episode 1 features Tarek Fahim, Managing Partner at Endure Capital. thestartupscene.me/MenaEcosystems…

Saudi health tech startup Kilow has officially launched its Arabic-language platform, offering a personalised, all-in-one digital weight loss solution tailored to local lifestyles. thestartupscene.me/MenaEcosystems…

#SceneAD: Founded by architect and environmental advisor SaraH El Battouty, ECOnsult is reshaping how architecture responds to climate change—by focusing on buildings that breathe, conserve, and serve the people who use them. thestartupscene.me/INVESTMENTS/Sa…

Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has signed a new agreement with Microsoft to train 100,000 Egyptians in artificial intelligence. thestartupscene.me/MenaEcosystems…

Amwaj International expands into the UAE real estate market with an 18% investment in Dubai-based real estate developer Cledor, marking a milestone in its $2.4 billion global portfolio. thestartupscene.me/MenaEcosystems…

Dubai's Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) has entered a Dhs 2 billion deal ($544.5 million) with Microsoft to build a hyperscale data centre in the city. thestartupscene.me/MenaEcosystems…

A group of students in Oman has developed an AI-powered device aimed at supporting communication for individuals who are deaf or mute. The innovation, created by the student-led startup Sirius, integrates artificial intelligence with wearable technology. thestartupscene.me/MenaEcosystems…

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has revealed that it has invested approximately LE 800 million in North and South Sinai over a 10-year period, from July 2014 to December 2024. thestartupscene.me/MenaEcosystems…

Fuze, a UAE-based fintech which provides financial infrastructure for business, has secured a Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes (RPSCS) license from the Central Bank of the UAE. thestartupscene.me/MenaEcosystems…

Saudi-based venture capital investment company iMENA Group has raised $135 million in a pre-IPO investment round, securing backing from Sanabil Investments, FJ Labs, Saygin Yalcin, and other Saudi investors. thestartupscene.me/INVESTMENTS/Sa…

The volume of non-banking finance extended to MSMEs in Egypt reached LE 83.319 billion in February 2025, according to the Financial Regulatory Authority. This reflects a notable increase from LE 61.141 billion in February 2024. thestartupscene.me/MenaEcosystems…

Saudi-based Calo brings its customisable, ready-to-eat meals to the UK. Learn more thestartupscene.me/MenaEcosystems…

Dubai-based luxury startup Hushday - positioned as the Middle East’s first invitation-only premium flash sales platform - has raised $550,000 in pre-seed funding ahead of its official launch on May 2nd, 2025. thestartupscene.me/MenaEcosystems…

South Africa-based e-commerce platform BoxCommerce has launched its services in the UAE, expanding its international footprint with a focus on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in digital trade. thestartupscene.me/INVESTMENTS/So…

The second Middle East Blockchain Awards (MEBA) honoured regional Web3 leaders on April 29th 2025 at Dubai’s Burj Al Arab, coinciding with the global TOKEN2049 summit. thestartupscene.me/MenaEcosystems…