Qatar-based AI startup Aligator has raised $1.2 million in seed funding to develop its agentic AI platform for the public relations industry. The funding round was led by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and Next Ventures, a fund by Media City Qatar, with participation from private investors. Founded in 2025 by Ali Abbas and a team
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Saudi Arabia-based investment firm Pinnacle has launched a new venture capital fund aimed at backing growth-stage companies in the Kingdom. The fund will invest through both primary funding rounds and secondary transactions, giving it a dual approach that supports fresh company growth while also creating liquidity for existing investors looking to exit. Pinnacle, part of
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Funding and Support for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Egypt’s Ministry of Youth and Sports has launched the second phase of its national entrepreneurship initiative, opening new opportunities for young innovators and startup founders across the country. The program aims to support more than 2,000 young men and women from governorates nationwide through a combination of funding, incubation,
Dubai Islamic Bank is preparing to secure $750 million through a new Islamic financing transaction, reinforcing its position as one of the leading players in the global Sharia-compliant banking sector. The planned fundraising comes as financial institutions across the Gulf continue to capitalize on strong liquidity conditions and growing investor appetite for Islamic financial products.
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