Dubai Startup Funding News & Ecosystem Intelligence

BREAKING·17 days ago

Stitch Raises $25M Series A, Andreessen Horowitz Enters GCC Market

Stitch, an operating system for financial institutions, secured $25 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. This investment marks a16z's first venture into the GCC region.

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Ecosystem14 hours ago

UAE Launches Dh1 Billion International Space Cooperation Program

Regulation14 hours ago

UAE Implements New Monthly Salary Payment Deadline

Funding News14 hours ago

Core42 Secures $550M from HSBC for Global AI Expansion

FUNDING

Funding News6 days ago

MENA Startups Attract Fresh Capital Across Key Sectors

Several MENA startups, including UAE-based RemotePass, eVoost AI, and Peekabox, have successfully closed funding rounds. This highlights continued investor confidence in the region's digital economy.

SPOTLIGHT

GUIDE

The Impact of Blockchain and Crypto on the Dubai Startup Scene

Dubai has emerged as the world's most regulated-yet-welcoming crypto hub, with VARA providing clarity that most jurisdictions lack. By early 2026, over 500 virtual asset companies are licensed in the UAE, tokenized real estate has surpassed $50 million in issuance, and institutional adoption is accelerating through ADGM and DIFC frameworks.

ECOSYSTEM

Ecosystem6 days ago

UAE Government Boosts Startup and SME Support

The UAE government has rolled out new initiatives, including equity-free grants and tax incentives, to strengthen support for startups and SMEs. These measures aim to cultivate an innovation-driven business environment.