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Middle East
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Oman mandates solar & EV charging for new fuel stations, accelerating green ambitions
Oman has introduced new regulations requiring all newly licensed petrol stations to integrate solar power generation and provide electric vehicle charging points
May 5, 2025
Haball raises $52 million in one of Pakistan’s largest fintech rounds, eyes Saudi expansion
Haball has secured $52 million in a pre-Series A round—one of the largest ever for a Pakistani fintech.…
April 14, 2025
UAE’s Masdar acquires Greece’s Terna Energy for €3.2 billion in major clean energy deal
Abu Dhabi-based Masdar has completed its €3.2 billion acquisition of Greece's Terna Energy
April 12, 2025
ClearGrid raises $10 million to transform MENA debt collection with AI
Dubai-based startup ClearGrid raises $10 million in funding to help modernize debt collection and recovery with AI
March 22, 2025
Middle East-based Sigma Capital launches $100 million fund for Web3 startups
Sigma Capital venture asset manager has announced the launch of a US$100 million fund dedicated towards accelerating Web3 innovation
January 15, 2025
Middle Eastern foodtech startup Calo raises $25 million, plans Saudi IPO by 2027
Saudi foodtech startup Calo raises $25 million in Series B funding, aiming for a Saudi IPO by 2027.
December 31, 2024
Oman Investment Authority acquires stake in Elon Musk’s xAI
Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has acquired a stake in xAI, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company
December 19, 2024
Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City offers new startup packages with company lifetime visa and easy launch perks
UAE’s Masdar City has launched two new business packages designed to streamline the setup process for startups and growing companies
December 5, 2024
India’s BluSmart expands to UAE with all-electric limo service, eyes $300 million to expand EV fleet
BluSmart, India's leading electric car operator, has extended its operations to the UAE, introducing the country’s first fully electric premium limousine service.
June 8, 2024
Saudi Arabia rolls out self-driving electric buses
For the first time, Saudi Arabia has launched self-driving electric buses, offering sustainable and environment-friendly transportation.
June 29, 2023