Q1 2026$612M raised17 deals3 new startups215 open roles

Dubai Startup Funding News & Ecosystem Intelligence

BREAKING·2 months 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.

By DXB Start

SPOTLIGHT

The UAE Bought an AI Future. Now It Needs Builders.

The country secured the compute, the capital and the chips before it had the builders to use them. That looks like a contradiction. It is really a sequence, and it is finally starting to close.

By DXB Spotlight

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FUNDING

Funding News2 days ago

Abu Dhabi's BlueFive Capital Co-Leads Kling AI's $3 Billion Funding Round

Abu Dhabi-based investor BlueFive Capital co-led a $3 billion funding round for Chinese generative media developer Kling AI, marking a significant regional investment in the global AI sector.

LONG READS

GUIDE

Unlocking Dubai: Your Ultimate Guide to Every Visa for the Best Lifestyle

Dubai offers one of the most diverse visa portfolios in the world, from the 10-year Golden Visa to freelance permits and retirement residency. As of early 2026, expanded eligibility criteria and streamlined digital processing have made relocation simpler than ever, though costs and requirements vary significantly across visa categories.

ECOSYSTEM

Ecosystem5 days ago

UAE Professionals Embrace AI Daily, TechPulse MEA 2026 Reveals

A recent report from IBPC Dubai's TechPulse MEA 2026 event indicates that 70% of UAE professionals use AI daily, highlighting rapid adoption across industries. The event discussed AI regulation, cybersecurity, and SME readiness.

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Our Q1 2026 ecosystem report — $251M raised, 94 deals, sector breakdowns, and what to watch next.

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