
Ma’an and Hub71 Partner to Support Social Tech Entrepreneurship in Abu Dhabi
Ma’an will provide resources, mentorship, and incentives, including the Social Certificate, to Hub71’s social startups.
Ma’an will provide resources, mentorship, and incentives, including the Social Certificate, to Hub71’s social startups.
Katalyst Labs hosted the two-day +92Disrupt conference, gathering tech startups, investors, and industry experts to discuss Pakistan’s IT and fintech potential. The event showcased the country’s youth-driven innovation, with discussions on AI and fintech, along with an AI Challenge competition won by a female team from NED University.
Revibe, a UAE-based startup specializing in refurbished electronics, raised $7 million in Series A funding to expand its business. The company, which has sold over 80,000 devices, plans to accelerate growth in emerging markets and enhance customer service. It currently operates in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa.
Harvard graduates Nicole Mao and Yiwei Zhu have built a successful startup in Bangladesh, creating a battery-swapping network for electric rickshaws. This innovative network, which aims to reach 1,000 stations next year, is gaining rapid popularity and is helping transform urban transportation in the country.
Asyad Group and Omantel launched the ASYAD Accelerator to support local tech startups in Oman’s logistics sector. The programme nurtures innovative digital solutions, focusing on cold chain logistics and operational efficiency. Four startups were selected for their scalability and potential to drive Oman’s logistics innovation in alignment with Vision 2040.
Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) has welcomed 13 international startups to participate in its Global Innovation Link (GIL) program. The program aims to foster collaborations in tech research and development, connecting Qatar’s innovation ecosystem with global entrepreneurs from various industries, including spacetech, fintech, and edtech.
Flat6Labs has invested in 10 Saudi startups as part of the fourth Riyadh Seed Program, focusing on diverse sectors such as e-commerce, logistics, and cybersecurity. These startups benefit from a four-month acceleration initiative, cash investment, and tailored support to scale their operations, positioning them for growth in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
The Riyada Business Accelerator Program in Bahrain, launched by Tamkeen and Salica Investments, is now accepting applications for its second cohort. Start-ups with MVPs or close to product launch can apply for mentorship, funding, and support. The program aims to empower entrepreneurs and foster growth within Bahrain’s tech ecosystem.
The Aswan Bootcamp Series, launched by Egypt’s MCIT in collaboration with ITIDA, USAID, and Plug and Play Egypt, aims to empower startups in Upper Egypt by providing mentorship and essential skills in market development, financial management, and scalability. The program targets over 60 startups in sectors like agri-tech and health-tech.
Tamkeen and Salica Investments have launched the second cohort of the Riyada Business Accelerator Program in Bahrain, inviting tech start-ups with MVPs or near-launch products to apply by December 4, 2025. The six-month accelerator will provide mentorship, funding, and commercialization strategies to empower entrepreneurs and help their businesses grow.