
MENA startups raise $326.6m in February as funding declines 38%
Startup funding across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) fell in February 2026, with companies raising $326.6 million

Startup funding across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) fell in February 2026, with companies raising $326.6 million

Standard Chartered said the rising role of the renminbi (RMB) in the Middle East as a strategic currency stems

Central Bank of Bahrain said the kingdom’s banking and financial sector remains fully operational and highly prepared amid ongoing

Fitch Ratings said property developers in the United Arab Emirates are likely to focus on preserving cash as the

HSBC Private Bank warned that private banks could miss out on an opportunity exceeding $100 trillion as women are

Mastercard cardholders with World Legend, World Elite and World Select cards can now access more than 400 premium restaurants

Meta Platforms said it will begin charging advertisers a location-based fee of 2% to 5% to offset digital services

Baby snow monkey Punch and his stuffed orangutan have gained global attention, inspiring memes and even attracting interest from

The United States and Israel launched some of the most intense airstrikes of the war against Iran on Tuesday,

Moody’s has warned that banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council could face a more challenging operating environment if the
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