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DawaDose has closed its Pre-Seed round to establish its Saudi HQ and develop the region’s first integrated B2C and B2B pharmaceutical ecosystem. The startup will use the funding to scale AI-driven digital tools, expand pharmacy partnerships, and prepare for Gulf-wide growth in healthcare access.
e& Egypt has partnered exclusively with Shahid to provide customers access to a broad premium content library, including Arabic films, original series, and live channels. The collaboration supports e& Egypt’s digital transformation and Shahid’s expansion in Egypt’s growing streaming market.
Red Sea Global has launched the region’s first Unified Critical Communication System (UCCS), integrating push-to-talk, air-to-ground communication, and digital mobile radio solutions. Developed in collaboration with Zain KSA, the system enhances connectivity, streamlines communication across air, land, and sea, and supports the development of RSG’s major tourism projects.
Nokia and Zain KSA have partnered to launch the first 4G/5G Femtocell solution in the region, aiming to improve indoor mobile connectivity for businesses in Saudi Arabia. This collaboration aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 and supports Zain KSA’s investment in 5G and digital transformation across the Kingdom.
DUBAI, UAE, 16th June, 2025: Mindware, a leading value-added distributor (VAD) in the Middle East and Africa, has announced an…
GBM has partnered with Landmark Hospitality to manage IT services across the GCC for the next three years. This collaboration will streamline IT operations, enabling Landmark to focus on growth and innovation. GBM will provide comprehensive IT infrastructure management and support services aligned with best practices.
Google Pay launches in Lebanon and Oman, offering Android users secure contactless payments with dynamic virtual cards. Sohar International Bank leads adoption in Oman, complementing Apple Pay and Samsung Pay, aligning with Oman’s Vision 2040 digital transformation goals.
Toolmart, Iraq’s B2B e-commerce startup, raised seed funding led by Plus VC and Oasis500 to expand its tech-enabled, inventory-light procurement platform across the Middle East. With strong enterprise adoption and 38% Q1 2025 growth, Toolmart is digitizing industrial sourcing for sectors like oil & gas and construction.
Beyon Money Business partnered with EazyPay to launch a co-branded POS integrating Flexi Wallet, enabling fast, secure payments, real-time analytics, faster settlements, and earnings growth, strengthening Bahrain’s digital payments ecosystem.
Egyptian startup Cloudilic launches Dragify, a no-code AI platform that builds autonomous digital agents to automate workflows. Adopted by fintech and real estate clients, it enables 24/7 intelligent automation without coding. Cloudilic targets MENA, GCC, and Europe markets with tiered SaaS offerings and international partnerships.