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Rasmal.com is the leading digital media platform for entrepreneurs, startups, and businesses in the Middle East and North Africa region. We publish news, insightful information, motivational, and inspirational stories to help businesses grow and succeed. Our team of dedicated, multilingual editors shares the experiences of entrepreneurs and business leaders while covering the regional startup ecos

ystem. We also provide digital PR, venture development, growth marketing, and innovation services to aspirational Arab entrepreneurs. Visit our website today to learn more about our offerings and keep up with the most recent changes in the Arab business community.

Stability Over Spectacle: How Qatar’s Measured Response Signals Confidence Amid ComplexityAs regional tensions briefly e...
06/24/2025

Stability Over Spectacle: How Qatar’s Measured Response Signals Confidence Amid Complexity

As regional tensions briefly escalated, Qatar’s response stood out for its speed, coordination, and calm. Within hours, airspace was reopened, markets held steady, and the situation moved toward de-escalation.

But this moment went beyond short-term crisis management. It highlighted the depth of institutional preparation and the value of predictability in uncertain environments.

Qatar’s investment ecosystem, supported by entities such as the Qatar Financial Centre and Invest Qatar, continues to build credibility through clear regulatory frameworks, investor-focused services, and coordinated institutional efforts. The presence of multinational firms and growing interest from venture capital reflects not only favourable business conditions, but also the perception of relative stability in a complex regional landscape.

Rasmal examines how measured leadership, market resilience, and long-term planning reinforce Qatar’s positioning as a trusted base for capital, talent, and innovation.

Read more: https://www.rasmal.com/stability-over-spectacle-qatars-playbook-for-regional-flashpoints/



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Eid Al Adha Mubarak!May this day bring peace, sacrifice, and renewal to all who build, invest, and dream.From all of us ...
06/06/2025

Eid Al Adha Mubarak!

May this day bring peace, sacrifice, and renewal to all who build, invest, and dream.

From all of us at Rasmal, wishing the startup community across MENA a blessed and meaningful Eid.

05/13/2025

In an impactful Fireside Chat H.E. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, joined Lenah Hassaballah of CNN Business Arabic to discuss the intersection of sustainability, policy, and economic growth.

The conversation underscored the urgency - and opportunity - of aligning financial systems with climate goals.

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Eid Mubarak 🌙Wishing peace, purpose, and prosperityto our community of innovators, investors, and founders.
03/30/2025

Eid Mubarak 🌙

Wishing peace, purpose, and prosperity
to our community of innovators, investors, and founders.

Your customers don’t just buy products — they buy outcomes and solutions. How well does your business truly understand c...
03/10/2025

Your customers don’t just buy products — they buy outcomes and solutions. How well does your business truly understand customer needs?

Drop your thoughts in the comments below 👇

Celebrating the women driving innovation, courage, and change in MENA and beyond. Happy International Women's Day! ...
03/08/2025

Celebrating the women driving innovation, courage, and change in MENA and beyond. Happy International Women's Day!

Ramadan Kareem! 🌙 May this holy month bring peace, prosperity, and countless blessings to you and your loved ones.
03/01/2025

Ramadan Kareem! 🌙

May this holy month bring peace, prosperity, and countless blessings to you and your loved ones.

Rasmal is joining as a Featured Alpha Startup on February 26!Meet us at Booth A212 to connect, explore opportunities, ...
02/21/2025

Rasmal is joining as a Featured Alpha Startup on February 26!

Meet us at Booth A212 to connect, explore opportunities, and learn more about what we are building.

We welcome founders, investors, and industry leaders to stop by and engage with our team. See you there!

Rasmal is heading to !From February 23-26, 2025, we will be on the ground covering the biggest conversations shaping th...
02/21/2025

Rasmal is heading to !

From February 23-26, 2025, we will be on the ground covering the biggest conversations shaping the future of startups, venture capital, and innovation in MENA.

⦿ Exclusive interviews with leading investors, founders, and industry pioneers
⦿ In-depth insights on emerging trends, AI, fintech, and frontier technologies
⦿ Full Coverage and key takeaways from the region’s most anticipated tech event

Stay tuned as we bring exclusive stories from the Web Summit stage to the Rasmal community. Let’s connect!

Tabby Raises $160M in Series E Funding, Accelerating Growth & IPO PlansMENA’s leading fintech, Paywithtabby , has secure...
02/12/2025

Tabby Raises $160M in Series E Funding, Accelerating Growth & IPO Plans

MENA’s leading fintech, Paywithtabby , has secured $160 million in a Series E funding round, raising its valuation to $3.3 billion. This milestone further strengthens Tabby’s position as the region’s most valuable fintech company and sets the stage for its upcoming IPO.

With 15 million+ users and 40,000+ merchants, Tabby continues to drive financial innovation with solutions like Tabby Card, Tabby Plus, and BNPL payment plans. The fresh capital will be used to expand its financial services, including digital spending accounts, payment solutions, and money management tools.

This strategic move aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, reinforcing the region’s transition toward a cashless economy. Backed by investors like Blue Pool Capital, Hassana Investment Company, STV, and Wellington Management, Tabby is on track to redefine digital finance in the Middle East.

To read the full News, visit: https://www.rasmal.com/tabby-raises-160m-in-series-e/

📰 Breaking News: Fincart.io Closes Pre-Seed Funding Round to Revolutionize E-Commerce Logistics in MENA and AfricaFincar...
01/28/2025

📰 Breaking News: Fincart.io Closes Pre-Seed Funding Round to Revolutionize E-Commerce Logistics in MENA and Africa

Fincart.io, an innovative e-commerce logistics platform, has secured funding in its pre-seed round, led by Plus VC. It included participation from leading investors such as Plug and Play, Orbit Startups, and Jedar Capital.

This funding marks a major milestone for Fincart.io as it:
⚙️ Enhances its technology to streamline multi-courier shipping.
📈 Expand its courier network to empower SMBs.
🛒 Provides scalable logistics solutions for e-commerce growth in MENA and Africa.

Why It Matters:
With the e-commerce market in MENA projected to exceed $75 billion by 2028, logistics challenges remain a key obstacle for SMBs. Fincart.io’s platform addresses these challenges by unifying Africa’s largest courier network, providing seamless delivery and working capital access for small and medium-sized businesses.

Here’s what the industry leaders had to say:

🔹 Mostafa Masry, Co-founder & CEO of Fincart.io:
"We are thrilled to be backed by such esteemed and astute investors who not only provide capital but also have vast strategic experience in the region."

🔹 Hasan Haider, Founder & Managing Partner of Plus VC:
"We are proud to back Mostafa, Nihal and the team as they tackle one of the most critical challenges in e-commerce logistics. Fincart.io’s innovative platform empowers SMBs to overcome logistical barriers and scale seamlessly. With exponential growth and a deep understanding of the market, fincart.io is well-positioned to become pioneers in this field and an indispensable partner for SMBs across the region."

🔹 Sherif Nessim, Founder & Managing Partner of Jedar Capital:
"E-commerce is one of the fastest growing sectors in the Middle East & Africa. Logistics & Delivery delays remain one of the biggest challenges in the sector that affect customer satisfaction. It was very clear to me how Fincart's data-driven approach can play a pivotal role in addressing these challenges and helping e-commerce business owners with their extensive courier partners making them a go-to for businesses looking for reliable shipping solutions."

🔹 William Bao Bean, Managing General Partner at Orbit Startups:
"E-commerce in MENA is taking off, set to exceed US$50b this year. Small businesses that want to sell online need efficient shipping to sell profitably."

To read the full News, visit: https://www.rasmal.com/fincart-io-successfully-closes-pre-seed-funding-round-led-by-plus-vc/

Oman’s Sampo AI Secures $750,000 Pre-Seed FundingSampo AI, an innovative SaaS startup, has achieved a major milestone by...
01/22/2025

Oman’s Sampo AI Secures $750,000 Pre-Seed Funding

Sampo AI, an innovative SaaS startup, has achieved a major milestone by raising $750,000 in the largest pre-seed funding round in Oman! Backed by Omantel Innovation Labs, Waad VC, and top Saudi investors, this funding is set to transform e-commerce in the Middle East.

Here’s what makes this announcement so impactful:

🌟 Revolutionizing E-commerce: AI-powered dynamic pricing tools to help businesses make smarter, data-driven decisions.
🌟 Expanding Reach: Plans to grow into key markets like Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
🌟 Unique Features: A platform with a 14-day free trial and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee to attract businesses.
🌟 Empowering Businesses: Access to a database of over 10 million regional products for unparalleled market insights.
🌟 Vision for the Future: Co-Founder Saif Al-Essai says, “This funding validates our mission to redefine e-commerce in the region.”

The future of e-commerce in the MENA region is brighter than ever! 🚀

To read the full News, visit: https://www.rasmal.com/sampo-ai-secures-750000-pre-seed-funding/

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