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Aqar takes early stake in Syria’s Doushesh
PLUS: Al Rajhi Bank raises USD 600 mn via Tier 2 social trust certificates
Startup funding + venture investments at Leap top USD 293 mn
The third day of the conference also saw a handful of data center and AI announcements
Saudi’s venture pause won’t last, and the money is ready to redeploy
A senior venture investor in the Kingdom expects funds to redeploy once LEAP and Money20/20 reopen the room
MENA VC funds sit on USD 1.5 bn as deployment lags
Nearly nine of every ten dollars committed to funds since 2024 is still undeployed
Saudi venture market emerges smaller, more local in 1H 2026
Saudi-based investors supplied nearly three-quarters of startup funding in 1H as international participation fell to 13%
1001 banks USD 30 mn to bring predictive AI to GCC ports, energy, and aviation
The platform gives operators real-time visibility into complex infrastructure, predicting disruptions and automating decisions
Americana in Adnoc stations, Local firms awarded gravel sites, Fintech Arib raises USD 23.5 mn
Americana Restaurants and Adnoc partner for a multi-market outlet expansion plan
Funding gaps, portfolio pivots, and AI’s shift in MENA venture capital
The retreat of global investors such as SoftBank and General Atlantic has left a noticeable funding gap
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