Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Hypeo AI, a Moroccan AI startup, has secured investment from Renew Capital to expand its automated influencer marketing platform. Known for creating Kenza Layli—the world’s first Miss AI 2024 winner—Hypeo AI will scale operations, onboard more creators, and diversify into wellness coaching, bridging African and global markets.
Coraly.ai has raised $2M in pre-seed funding led by Salica Oryx Fund to expand its AI-powered real estate automation platform. The Dubai startup plans to grow in Saudi Arabia, launch pilots in France and the US, and deepen AI capabilities to help agents cut time and close deals faster.
Morocco has entered the MENA startup top five after Ora Technologies’ $7.5 million raise pushed it past Egypt in July 2025. The month saw record funding of $783 million across the region, with Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Iraq leading. Morocco’s momentum highlights its growing role as a rising tech hub.
Egypt’s TIEC continues to empower tech startups through its Start IT incubation program and new digital perks platform, while the Global Fatwa Index advances understanding of AI’s ethical use in Islamic legal rulings, underscoring Egypt’s leadership in innovation and religious scholarship in the digital era.
Visa’s 2025 Africa Fintech Accelerator program supports 22 startups across 12 countries tackling SME digitization, lending, cross-border payments, AI, and climate insurance, fueling financial inclusion and innovation across the continent.
Saudi startups Ninja and PetroApp raised $250M and $50M respectively, reflecting growing tech investment in Saudi Arabia and MENA, supporting rapid expansion, digital transformation, and Vision 2030 goals.
The Digital Cooperation Organisation’s Startup Country Guide 2024 highlights Oman’s evolving startup ecosystem, emphasizing Vision 2040, government incentives, and sectoral opportunities in fintech, AI, 5G, and IoT, supported by initiatives like the Oman Future Fund and OTF’s Techween.
Saudi Arabia’s explosive growth in startup funding, led by a booming fintech sector, highlights its rising prominence as a dynamic investment hub in the MENA region, attracting significant capital and fueling innovation.
NICAT opens Cohort 6 applications to scout startups advancing aerospace, defense, and deep tech in Pakistan. With strong industry integration and a founder-focused bootcamp model, NICAT aims to drive innovation, inclusion, and global competitiveness in frontier technologies.
ORA, a Casablanca-born Moroccan startup, raised $7.5 million in Series A funding, championing the value of local innovation and signaling Morocco’s readiness to support homegrown tech ventures.