Dubai Startup Funding News & Ecosystem Intelligence

BREAKING·10 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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Regulation16 hours ago

New Wage Protection System Requirements for UAE Businesses Effective June 1

Funding News16 hours ago

Dubai Fintech Startups Raise Over $319M in 2026

Ecosystem16 hours ago

UAE Government Enhances Startup and Business Support

FUNDING

Funding News16 hours ago

UAE Startups Secure Significant Funding in Week 21

UAE startups Peekabox (Food Tech) raised $1.5 million, RemotePass (HR Tech) secured $17.4 million, and eVoost AI (Proptech) received $2.2 million in recent funding rounds. These investments highlight strong investor confidence in key UAE tech sectors.

SPOTLIGHT

GUIDE

How does Dubai's startup ecosystem compare to other MENA regions

Dubai captured the lion's share of $3.8 billion in UAE venture capital in 2025, representing 74% growth year-over-year and cementing its position as the MENA region's dominant startup hub. But competition from Riyadh's deep-pocketed Vision 2030 programs and Cairo's cost advantages is intensifying.

ECOSYSTEM

Ecosystem2 days ago

Mastercard Launches AI & Fintech Startup Program in UAE

Mastercard introduced its Lighthouse 2026 program in the UAE, backed by the UAE Digital Economy Office, to accelerate high-potential AI and fintech startups. The initiative aims to foster innovation and growth within these key sectors.