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Dubai-based buy now pay later platform Tabby has raised $50 million in debt financing from San Francisco-based Partners for Growth, it announced in a statement today. The startup said that it’s the largest debt facility raised by a fintech in the Middle East & North Africa. It had previously raised a relatively small amount of ...
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The Houthis recently carried out their first attacks in months, sinking two merchant vessels in the Red Sea. Read more ›
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The latest edition of the 'Warhammer 40K' prequel spinoff no longer specifies the 'hormonal and biological make-up' of gender in the process of creating Space Marines, leaving room for fandom interpretations that have existed for many years. Read more ›
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A Ukrainian soldier told BI that the thermonaric warheads have gotten bigger, while a first responder said Russia is using them more frequently. Read more ›
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Nvidia's consumer PC processors N1 and N1X, originally expected in 2025, have been delayed to at least 2026 due to reported 'critical hardware defects' in the chips, possibly requiring a costly and time-consuming silicon respin, according to unofficial sources. Read more ›
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At a Pittsburgh summit, the Trump administration, energy executives, and tech barons joined as one to promote AI as the future of fossil fuels. Read more ›
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The Medicaid changes caused by the now-signed law will cause more deaths, job losses, and rural hospital closures, researchers concluded. Read more ›
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Days after introducing an AI 'waifu' companion for Grok, Elon Musk is now officially teasing a male version for the ladies. So far we can tell it is broody and dark-haired, and according to Musk, "his personality is inspired by Edward Cullen from Twilight and Christian Grey from 50 Shades." This is a decidedly different […] Read more ›
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Google will host its next Made by Google event on August 20, the company announced today. In a media invite, it promised the event would feature new Pixel phones, watches, buds "and more." It's hard to imagine what other product types might be covered by those last two words, but for those who watch the industry closely, this event is likely to see the launch of the Pixel 10 flagship... Read more ›
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Cairo-based fintech Valu has received initial regulatory approval from Jordan’s central bank to launch its Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service in the country, marking the company’s first expansion beyond its home market and a signal of its broader regional ambitions. The entry into Jordan comes on the heels of Valu’s recent listing on the ... Read more ›
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Noon has launched geo-targeted ads on the back of its delivery riders through a new partnership with Flyby, a UAE-based company that produces digital smart boxes for fleets, the company announced on Thursday. The rollout includes hundreds of Noon riders across the UAE, equipped with Flyby’s “Digital Delivery Boxes.” These internet-connected screens display static ads ... Read more ›
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Riyadh-based embedded insurance platform Yasmina has raised $2 million in a seed funding round led by Scene Holding, with participation from Access Bridge Ventures, Arzan VC, and early backing from Sanabil Investment Accelerator by 500 MENA, it announced today. Founded in 2023 by Masoud Alhelou and Bashar Abalkhail, Yasmina positions itself as Saudi Arabia’s first ... Read more ›
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Saudi-based alternative investment platform Sukna Capital has secured regulatory approval to launch a first-of-its-kind open-ended direct financing fund targeting SMEs in the region. The Sukna Fund for Direct Financing (SFDF), now greenlit by Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA), will allow institutional investors to deploy non-dilutive, sharia-compliant capital to small and mid-sized businesses. Unlike typical ... Read more ›
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Lucidya, the Riyadh-headquartered customer experience management platform, has closed a $30 million Series B round. The round was led by Impact46, with participation from Aramco’s investment arm Wa’ed Ventures, government-backed Takamol Ventures, and SparkLabs. Existing investors Rua Growth Fund and ARG participated in the round. The startup previously raised $6 million in a funding round ... Read more ›
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Palm, an Egyptian fintech focused on goal-based saving, has raised over $1 million in a pre-seed round led by 4DX Ventures, with participation from Plus VC and a group of international angels, it announced today. The exact size of the round was not disclosed Founded in 2024 by Mazen El Kerdany and Ahmed Ashour, Palm ... Read more ›
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Casablanca-headquartered Ora has raised $7.5 million in Series A funding to scale its two core consumer platforms: food delivery app Kooul and mobile wallet Ora Cash. The round was led by Azur Innovation Fund, joined by three strategic local investors, and brings the company’s total local fundraising to $11.9 million since January 2023. Founded in ... Read more ›
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