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11/09/2025

Saudi Arabia’s Vision Invest has stepped into Africa’s industrial landscape, committing USD 700M to ARISE IIP.

The capital will fuel ARISE IIP’s expansion across Africa, helping build green, inclusive, and sustainable industrial zones.

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11/09/2025

QIA is backing PsiQuantum in a USD 1B Series E round as the company gears up to build commercially useful quantum computers.

The funding will power utility-scale sites in Brisbane and Chicago, scale production of Barium Titanate for ultra-high-performance optical switches, and deploy prototype systems to test its photonic chips.

Read the full story here: https://waya.media/?p=25420

11/09/2025

TikTok is making its mark on Saudi Arabia’s economy.

A recent report suggests platform activity may be linked to around USD 1B in GDP and more than 25,000 jobs.

From small businesses testing new products to creators turning audiences into income, the platform appears to be opening new opportunities for entrepreneurs, youth, and women across the Kingdom.

Read the full story here:https://waya.media/?p=25423

10/09/2025

TERN Group has built an AI-powered workforce platform that trims hiring timelines to weeks, not months, while keeping compliance in check.

Backed by USD 24M in fresh funding, TERN will expand its GCC operations, strengthen compliance automation, and deepen integrations with hospital systems.

Read the full story here: https://waya.media/?p=25417

10/09/2025

UAE’s CE-Invests has joined Flipspaces’ USD 50M Series C funding, supporting the tech-first interior design firm’s expansion into India, the US, and the wider MENA region.

The investment will help Flipspaces enhance its AI-driven design software, streamline operations, and integrate established firms to boost efficiency and profitability.

With the UAE as a launchpad, the company is positioning itself at the center of the Asia-UAE-USA innovation corridor in commercial interior design.

Read the full story here: https://waya.media/?p=25406

10/09/2025

Businesses across the Middle East and North Africa often face a maze of fragmented payment systems, juggling multiple providers just to serve customers in different markets.

MoneyHash and Noon Payments are stepping in with a single connection that opens doors to regional payment options—from Mada in Saudi Arabia to KNET in Kuwait and Meeza in Egypt.

For merchants, it is not just about accepting payments; it’s about smoothing operations, speeding up market entry, and making checkout feel seamless for every customer.

This partnership is about creating a payment infrastructure that works as fast as the region’s growing digital economy demands.

Read the full story here: https://waya.media/?p=25411

09/09/2025

The biggest buzz is the iPhone 17 Air slimmer than ever, with a radically thin, durable frame, mirrored finish, and Pro-level features.

Stay tuned for more information!

Apple

09/09/2025

Apple unveils its slimmest Watch yet with 5G, heart and sleep tracking, plus new Nike & Hermès editions!

09/09/2025

Riyadh is preparing to host one of the fintech world’s biggest gatherings.

Money20/20 will debut in September 2025, bringing together banks, startups, investors, and policymakers under one roof.

The event has grown from its Las Vegas origins into a global stage for the money ecosystem, and now the Middle East is its next chapter. With fintech high on Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 agenda, the choice of Riyadh reflects the Kingdom’s growing role in shaping the sector.

For three days, more than 450 brands and 600 investors will share ideas, strike deals, and explore the future of payments, digital banking, and financial technology.

Read the full story here: https://waya.media/?p=25400

09/09/2025

Small and medium businesses in Oman just got a new financing option.

The Future Fund of Oman has rolled out a lending portfolio designed to get money into the hands of entrepreneurs faster.

The fund has tapped Beehive Strategic Communication, a regional platform specializing in SME financing, to run the portfolio. Beehive brings an AI-driven tool to assess applicants and tailor financing to their needs.

The move fits into a wider push to diversify Oman’s economy, expand access to capital, and support local businesses in becoming stronger contributors to the market.

Read the full story here: https://waya.media/?p=25396

09/09/2025

Private capital giants Permira and Blackstone just took a USD 525M bet on
Property Finder, the homegrown real estate platform founded in Dubai in 2007.

The investment will help the company push deeper into MENA’s real estate sector at a time when Dubai’s USD 160B market is booming and projected to keep climbing.

Read the full story here :https://waya.media/?p=25393

09/09/2025

At London’s Emirates Stadium, EFG Holding’s 11th Annual Investor Conference brought together investors and MENA companies.

Over four days, discussions focused on Saudi Arabia’s growth, market developments, and real estate opportunities. The event gave investors a clear view of the region’s capital markets and a chance to engage directly with key companies.

Read the full story here: https://waya.media/?p=25390

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