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09/07/2025

At the conclusion of the 17th BRICS Summit, the Abu Dhubi Investments Group - ADIG مجموعة أبو ظبي للإستثمار and Banco do Brazil formalized one of the group’s most significant economic agreements to date.

The USD 100 billion development fund, signed by Abu Dhabi Investment Group (ADIG) and Banco do Brasil, will channel investment into key sectors including infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and education.

The move reflects a broader shift within BRICS toward long-term, cross-border collaboration grounded in shared development goals and strategic economic alignment.

Read the full story here: https://waya.media/?p=24960

09/07/2025

A contact lens that can zoom, check your vitals, and one day replace your phone?
That is the long-term vision behind XPANCEO, a UAE-based startup that just raised USD 250M to bring extended reality to the surface of the eye.

The company is aiming for clinical trials by 2026, but for now, it is still in the lab, where prototypes face the test of feasibility.

Read the full story here: https://waya.media/?p=24956

$With a majority stake in Smart Crowd , a DFSA-regulated platform that helped channel over USD 100M into fractional real ...$

09/07/2025

With a majority stake in Smart Crowd , a DFSA-regulated platform that helped channel over USD 100M into fractional real estate investments, Nawy is positioning itself at the intersection of tech, finance, and property in the Gulf.

The acquisition follows a USD 52M Series A round backed by regional and global investors and gives Nawy a strong entry point into a market where real estate is being reshaped by tokenization, fractional ownership, and rising demand from cross-border investors.

Read the full story here: https://waya.media/?p=24948
Nawy | SmartCrowd

08/07/2025

Mortgages, furniture, even maintenance, Huspy wants to be part of every step of the home-buying process.

The UAE-based startup just raised USD 59M to expand its footprint across the Middle East and Europe, with Saudi Arabia next on the map.

Read the full story here: https://waya.media/?p=24939

08/07/2025

Many service businesses, gyms, salons, repair shops, still rely on a mix of spreadsheets, phone calls, and scattered tools for daily operations.

Rekaz, a Saudi startup, is offering an alternative: a single system to handle day-to-day operations, from bookings to payments to client engagement.

With USD 5 million in new funding, the team plans to expand its reach across the region and continue simplifying how these businesses run behind the scenes.

Read the full story here: https://waya.media/?p=24935

07/07/2025

When Central Banks Move, Markets React: MENA's Monetary Policy Unpacked

Central banks are pulling the levers of interest rates, liquidity, and exchange rates, and their decisions are fundamentally reshaping investment opportunities across MENA.
◀️▶️ MENA’s monetary landscape is split between two realities:
— GCC nations, pegged to the US dollar, imported Fed rate hikes but used sovereign wealth buffers to stay resilient.
— Reform-driven economies like Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco had more flexibility—but also more volatility.

💰 Egypt tightened sharply in 2024 (rates hitting 27.25%), then began easing in 2025. But high yields continue to attract global carry trade capital.
📈 Meanwhile, sukuk issuance is booming across Saudi and the UAE, and UAE banks are posting strong profits with 3.4% net interest margins.
Why This Matters:
Monetary policy isn’t just about inflation targets—it’s now a key driver of capital flows, debt issuance, and investor strategy across the region.
👉 Curious how these rate decisions are reshaping MENA’s bond, equity, and FX markets? Full article here: https://waya.media/?p=24928.

🔔 This is By the Numbers: A bi-weekly series decoding MENA’s economic landscape through data-driven visuals and analysis.
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07/07/2025

UAE-headquartered BioSapien has extended its pre-Series A round to over USD 8M, bringing MENA-based Globivest on board alongside Global Ventures, Golden Gate Ventures, and Dara Holdings.

The startup is developing MediChip™, a 3D-printed platform for localized cancer treatment, aiming to deliver chemotherapy directly to tumor sites and reduce harmful side effects.

The round was first announced at USD 5.5M in December 2024, then extended to USD 7M in January before reaching this latest milestone.

Read the full story here: https://waya.media/?p=24919

06/07/2025

Founded in 2016, TruKKer has grown into a regional player in digital freight, operating across nine countries and connecting thousands of transporters with enterprise clients.

This week, the company secured USD 15M in private credit from Abu Dhabi-based Ruya Partners. The funding will support TruKKer’s continued regional expansion and investment in logistics infrastructure and technology.

Read the full story here: https://waya.media/?p=24906

02/07/2025

In Saudi, Flawless began in 2023 as a blog sharing tips on studying, internships, and navigating early career choices.

It has since turned into a full-fledged platform using AI and psychology to support career decisions.

Now, with USD 1.5M in fresh funding, the team behind Flawless is building out its platform, investing in better user experience, adding new features, and expanding the team to support a growing number of users across the region.

Read the full story here: https://waya.media/?p=24899

02/07/2025

In 2022, a delivery startup was founded out of Saudi Arabia with a focus on speed and everyday convenience.

Three years later, Ninja KSA is valued at USD 1.5B after raising USD 250M from Riyad Capital, becoming the latest Gulf-based startups to reach unicorn status.

Now active in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait, Ninja delivers everything from groceries to pet supplies. The company is also preparing to go public by 2027.

As Saudi Arabia continues to attract regional funding and tech talent, Ninja’s story reflects how local infrastructure, investor appetite, and market demand are beginning to align.

Read the full story here: https://waya.media/?p=24896

01/07/2025

The Financial Regulatory Authority has approved licenses for Telda, Bokra, EgyTrend for Trading Securities, and True Finance Lease expanding their scope across Egypt’s non-banking financial sector.

The decisions include the establishment of two new investment funds—one in real estate and another in metals—along with approvals for IPO services, founding securities-issuing companies, and factoring activity.

This comes as a part of the FRA’s ongoing oversight through its licensing committee, formed in 2023 to regulate the growth and diversification of non-bank financial services.

Read the full story here: https://waya.media/?p=24893

01/07/2025

Egypt’s FRA has licensed Valify Solutions to issue digital contracts and create electronic registries.

These services leverage blockchain technology, are locally developed, and fully comply with national law, aiming to reduce paperwork and improve how institutions manage documentation.

This marks a step forward in Egypt’s ongoing digital transformation.

Read the full story here: https://waya.media/?p=24887

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