Saudi-based Bubbl App Raises $350,000 in Pre-Seed Funding – Fintech News Pakistan

Bubbl Raises $350,000 in Pre-Seed Funding, Eyes Global Expansion Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Bubbl, the fast-growing social networking platform, has secured $350,000 in a Pre-Seed funding round led by prominent angel investor Abdullah Al-Dosari. The app, founded by Aya Al-Hammoud and launched in March 2024, has quickly become a sensation, amassing over 60,000 daily active users…

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UAE-based Popcorn AI secures $500,000 pre-seed funding to Transform Conversational Commerce in the Middle East – Fintech News Pakistan

Dubai, UAE – Popcorn AI, a leading innovator in conversational commerce, has raised $500,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Spring Studios fund, with backing from Salica Investments, Al Waha Fund of Funds, and prominent angel investors from Saudi Arabia. This funding round marks a pivotal milestone in Popcorn AI’s journey to reshape how businesses connect, engage, and…

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Saudi Arabia’s Adoption of Fintech Makes it an Ideal DeFi Hub, Experts say

Saudi Arabia’s Adoption of Fintech Makes it an Ideal DeFi Hub, Experts say

CAIRO: Fintech experts believe Saudi Arabia is positioned to lead the regional landscape in decentralized finance, and also solve some challenges on the horizon. With active support from the Saudi Central Bank, also known as SAMA, and initiatives like Vision 2030, the Kingdom is creating an ideal environment for solutions to so-called DeFi to flourish….

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Waed Ventures Earmarks $100 Million for Early-Stage AI Investments to Position Saudi Arabia as Global AI Hub

Waed Ventures Earmarks $100 Million for Early-Stage AI Investments to Position Saudi Arabia as Global AI Hub

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Wa’ed Ventures, the $500 million venture capital arm of Aramco, has announced a $100 million commitment to early-stage artificial intelligence (AI) investments, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s ambition to establish itself as a global leader in AI. This significant move aligns with the Kingdom’s broader vision to position AI as a key economic driver, with…

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Dubai-Based Prop-Tech Startup PRYPCO Raises $10M In Seed Funding

Dubai-Based Prop-Tech Startup PRYPCO Raises $10M In Seed Funding To Expand Operations And Offerings

Dubai, UAE – October 22, 2024: PRYPCO, a Dubai-based property technology (PropTech) startup, has successfully raised $10 million in seed funding to drive its expansion and scale its operations. The funding round, which concluded in September, was led by Abu Dhabi’s Shorooq Partners, with strategic participation from the Dubai-headquartered retail giant, Apparel Group, along with other investors. The investment…

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Pakistan Abhi secures $15mn in Credit Financing to expand Financial Inclusion in UAE

Pakistan Abhi secures $15mn in Credit Financing to expand Financial Inclusion in UAE

Dubai: Pakistani fintech startup Abhi has secured $15 million in credit financing, a round led by Shorooq Partners and Amplify Growth Partnership. This funding will enable the company to scale its operations and expand its Earned Wage Access (EWA) services across the UAE, targeting both blue-collar and white-collar workers. In an official statement released on Wednesday, Abhi shared that the…

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HBL recognized as "Best Trade Partner Bank - Middle East" by IFC

HBL recognized as “Best Trade Partner Bank – Middle East” by IFC

HBL has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Pakistani bank to be honored with the prestigious title of “Best Trade Partner Bank – Middle East” by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. This recognition underscores HBL’s significant contributions to regional trade and business growth in the Middle…

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