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Dubai gears up to host GITEX GLOBAL 2025, one of the largest tech gatherings worldwide. 
Highlighted themes include AI, quantum computing, and digital infrastructure across dedicated platforms. 
Arageek, as a new media partner, aims to go beyond the hype in its coverage. 
It promises real-world analysis of AI tools and digital health innovations for MENA startups. 
The event underscores Dubai&#8217;s role as a global hub for tech and digital progress.

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RAKEZ partners with Tawkeel to launch a digital notary service for its clients. 
This allows documents like Powers of Attorney to be notarised in just ten minutes. 
Free phone and WhatsApp consultations simplify the process for busy entrepreneurs. 
The service benefits global founders in Ras Al Khaimah, overcoming geographical barriers. 
RAKEZ’s digital initiative aids firms in focusing on growth by reducing red tape.

Apex Health partners with InterSystems to implement the TrakCare platform for digital healthcare transformation. 
This aims to centralise medical records and improve clinician decision-making through real-time data. 
InterSystems views TrakCare as a blueprint for Apex Health&#8217;s regional expansion. 
The initiative aligns with Qatar&#8217;s National Vision 2030&#8217;s focus on innovation and sustainability. 
Built-in AI will support intelligent workflows, enhancing personalised care and coordination.

Bybit partners with QNB and DMZ Finance to offer the first DFSA-approved tokenised fund. 
QCDT enables investors to use a regulated, dollar-backed instrument on a global exchange. 
The integration aims to attract cautious institutions into digital assets with enhanced security. 
This move signifies growing acceptance of blockchain for investment beyond mere speculation. 
Successful adoption could stimulate more real-world assets entering digital finance in the future.

BHM Capital doubled its share capital to AED 400 million through a successful rights issue. 
Shareholders&#8217; strong demand indicates confidence in BHM Capital&#8217;s growth and technology plans. 
Funds raised will fuel digital transformation and expansion into competitive regional markets. 
Oversubscription highlights faith in management and ambitions to become a tech-enabled powerhouse. 
The challenge now is balancing rapid growth with sustainable, effective execution in competitive markets.

Kamel Pay, a UAE fintech, secured In-Principle Approval for key financial licences. 
This milestone enables comprehensive payroll and business payment services throughout the Emirates. 
Founders emphasise building a trusted, secure financial ecosystem benefiting employers and employees. 
The approval aligns with UAE’s Vision 2030 for digital transformation and financial inclusion. 
Kamel Pay was recently honoured for fintech innovation in the Middle East Technology Excellence Awards.

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Hong Kong’s Cyberport and Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 have partnered to connect start-ups to new markets. 
The Hub71 Start-up Immersion Programme offers Hong Kong start-ups exposure in Abu Dhabi. 
Cyberport aims to push companies beyond their borders, leveraging tech growth in the Middle East. 
The partnership helps founders avoid pitfalls when entering new regions, enhancing cross-border success. 
This agreement is a strategic move to invigorate start-up momentum between Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi.

MoneyMoon, a Saudi fintech startup, raised $2,9 million in a pre-Series A round. 
It enables peer-to-peer lending through Islamic finance principles, promoting transparency via murabaha. 
The company operates under Saudi Central Bank&#8217;s regulatory sandbox, offering quick loan approvals. 
Their machine learning algorithms assess creditworthiness, aiding small businesses seeking rapid financing. 
Aligned with Vision 2030, MoneyMoon aims to boost financial inclusion and drive digital innovation.

Saudi fintech Bynow secures $1,2 million from Merak Capital to expand B2B payment products. 
The firm aims to enhance its Buy Now, Pay Later model and streamline finance processes. 
Merak Capital supports Bynow as an &#8216;infrastructure-grade&#8217; fintech solution, focusing on growth and liquidity. 
CEO Rami Suliman envisions Bynow evolving into a business finance operating system. 
As demand for digital solutions grows, Bynow’s focus on receivables and payables seems promising.

Saudi fintech firm Bwatech secured $16 million funding to accelerate growth in the Kingdom. 
Bwatech&#8217;s platform integrates digital bank guarantees, account management, and open banking in one dashboard. 
Operating under Saudi Central Bank&#8217;s regulatory sandbox, Bwatech offers credible digital solutions. 
Founder Hashim AlHuqail aims to revolutionise digital financial infrastructure for businesses. 
Saudi&#8217;s fintech sector actively embraces digital transformation amid increasing demand for smarter tools.

Automated Economy Company, behind SindbadTech, secures seed funding of 18 million riyals. 
Led by Alkhabeer Capital, this investment supports SindbadTech&#8217;s aim to streamline financial transactions. 
The initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia&#8217;s Vision 2030, focusing on digital transformation. 
Investors view this deal as key, given regional frustrations with outdated payment systems. 
SindbadTech&#8217;s future depends on execution, despite new funding and Alkhabeer Capital&#8217;s backing.

MoneyHash and Moyasar partner to enhance Saudi Arabia’s digital payments landscape. 
The collaboration aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 for fintech transformation. 
MoneyHash brings payment orchestration, while Moyasar offers local market expertise. 
The goal is to simplify payment integration and support SMEs in the region. 
Success will depend on effectively delivering user-friendly solutions to businesses.

Wazen Financial partners with Synclane to improve financial management and cash flow in Saudi Arabia. 
The integration aims to enhance liquidity insights, enabling long-term, data-driven financial planning. 
The collaboration aligns with Wazen&#8217;s digital transformation strategy and Saudi Vision 2030 goals. 
Automated account management promises regulatory compliance and flexibility during economic uncertainties. 
Success relies on intuitive, reliable tools replacing old habits for effective human oversight.

Sharaf Travel partners with Amadeus for a long-term tech-focused strategy. 
The agreement includes NDC-X, Fare Optimizer, and B2B Wallet for enhanced customer experiences. 
This aims to make travel &#8220;more connected, intelligent, and customer-focused.&#8221; 
The deal reflects a digital transformation trend in the Gulf travel market. 
The partnership may reshape travel experiences while streamlining operations and improving pricing efficiency.

ABHI and TRAY are partnering to offer Earned Wage Access in Saudi Arabia&#8217;s hospitality sector. 
This tool lets workers access part of their salary before payday, easing financial stress. 
The initiative supports Saudi Arabia&#8217;s Vision 2030 for financial inclusion and digital transformation. 
ABHI has expanded rapidly, now partnering with over 5,000 firms in several MENA countries. 
The collaboration aims to reduce staff turnover and boost employee satisfaction in the industry.

SmartCrowd&#8217;s fractional property platform joins Africa&#8217;s largest PropTech network, Nawy, broadening its services. 
The Dubai real estate market is evolving, with technology replacing traditional practices. 
SmartCrowd&#8217;s regulated model under DFSA builds credibility, showing over Dh40 million returns to investors. 
With nearly 190 PropTech competitors, SmartCrowd&#8217;s strategic moves and timing are critical for leadership. 
Rapid market changes could impact success, but SmartCrowd makes real estate investment more accessible.

Arat Financial partners with Al-Oswa Al-Hasanah for non-profit finance innovation in Saudi Arabia. 
They aim to develop tailored investment solutions to reduce reliance on donations. 
This could shift financial planning approaches for non-profits in Saudi Arabia and beyond. 
Aligning social goals with investment returns presents challenges but potential benefits outweigh them. 
The partnership might inspire sustainable financial strategies for non-profits and startups alike.

Qashio has received strategic investment from Saudi Arabia’s Alinma Bank to enhance digital financial solutions. 
This collaboration aims to integrate Qashio’s platform into enterprise spending and cashflow management. 
It aligns with Saudi Arabia&#8217;s Vision 2030 for a leaner, cashless economy. 
Success could set a benchmark for other fintechs in the Saudi market. 
The investment boosts confidence in the regional tech ecosystem and supports homegrown innovation.

Resal is ambitiously transforming global transactions with a &#8220;programmable value economy&#8221; at Money20/20. 
A major partnership with Runa enables Resal&#8217;s &#8220;Pay to Card&#8221; services in over 60 countries. 
Resal Pay lets users convert loyalty points into spendable cash, activating forgotten financial resources. 
The micro-loans initiative connects borrowers and lenders through open APIs, offering controlled credit solutions. 
Resal Connect aims to integrate banks, loyalty schemes, and merchants for seamless financial interactions.

Moroccan startup Done secures $2,1 million to launch Morocco&#8217;s first &#8220;super app&#8221; and expand operations. 
Done plans to extend logistics, enhance digital infrastructure, and create job opportunities in more cities. 
The platform, inspired by Asia&#8217;s super apps, includes food delivery, shopping, and mobile payments. 
Challenges remain with Morocco&#8217;s unique market, but success could reshape daily living there. 
The next few months will determine if this funding is a stepping stone or just the beginning.

Egyptian startup Suplyd reaches the final stage of Africa’s Business Heroes 2025 competition. 
Suplyd offers a digital platform for more efficient restaurant and cloud kitchen procurement. 
Suplyd exemplifies Egypt&#8217;s growing digital infrastructure beyond a simple ordering app. 
Finalists compete for $1,5 million, with potential to transform African entrepreneurship. 
Despite challenges, foodtech in Africa gains recognition alongside healthtech and fintech.

Meedaf partners with InDebted to revolutionise debt collection in the UAE with tech-driven solutions. 
This collaboration aims to combine empathy with efficiency, enhancing consumer control over debt resolution. 
Meedaf&#8217;s investment supports InDebted&#8217;s expansion into banking, telecoms, and government sectors. 
The partnership reflects Meedaf’s commitment to modernising financial processes in the GCC region. 
InDebted seeks to replicate its success in other regions, altering traditional debt collection methods.

Subotiz unveiled its AI-driven payment platform at Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh. 
Offering over 200 payment methods in 28 languages, it supports seamless integration with 70+ providers. 
The platform predicts churn, nudges renewals, and ensures GDPR and cross-border compliance. 
Subotiz aims to help SaaS, AI tools, and Web3 sectors scale securely. 
Its success hinges on practical application by regional startups in the Middle East.

Oncount, an Emirati startup, raised $1,5 million to launch its AI-powered accounting platform. 
The platform offers automated bookkeeping, tax services, transaction settlements, and access to finance experts. 
With 90% of UAE businesses being SMEs, the timing capitalises on new corporate tax challenges. 
Oncount aims to expand into Saudi Arabia and other regions facing regulatory challenges for SMEs. 
Fintech tools like Oncount&#8217;s make sophisticated finance solutions accessible to small businesses.

MoneyGram and D360 Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cross-border digital payments. 
The partnership aligns with Saudi Arabia&#8217;s Vision 2030 for a modernised, cashless financial sector. 
MoneyGram&#8217;s vast global network offers faster, safer international transfers to D360&#8217;s tech-savvy customers. 
D360 Bank aims to be the Kingdom&#8217;s first fully digital, Sharia-compliant bank, boosting fintech growth. 
The MoU is a step towards smoother international transactions, crucial for startups and SMEs.

Valu introduces Egypt&#8217;s first in-checkout BNPL service on noon, simplifying digital payments. 
Shoppers can onboard digitally using a National ID and e-signature, avoiding bureaucracy. 
Valu aims to enhance its role as a comprehensive financial ecosystem beyond just BNPL. 
This collaboration marks a step forward in Egypt&#8217;s fintech innovation and financial inclusion. 
The initiative reflects a maturing Egyptian digital economy, embracing paperless, seamless solutions.

Saudi Arabia plans to integrate Alipay+ with mada, launching in 2026, boosting cashless payments. 
This allows international visitors to pay with QR codes at Saudi merchants using linked digital wallets. 
The partnership aligns with Vision 2030, aiming to boost tourism and create a digital economy. 
Ant International has already established a presence in the Middle East, preparing for smooth implementation. 
Though challenges exist, the promise of accessing billions of potential customers is a strong motivator.

CASHPLUS and PayPal&#8217;s new service enables instant withdrawals in Moroccan Dirhams via a mobile app. 
This update eliminates the need for branch visits, paperwork, and lengthy fund clearance times. 
Freelancers and online sellers benefit from seamless access to their PayPal earnings. 
Nabil Amar highlights this partnership as key to democratising financial access and autonomy. 
With Morocco&#8217;s digital payments market set to double, this service aligns with financial inclusion goals.

Saudi fintech company Nami partners with BNPL platform Tabby to streamline payments for merchants. 
The integration allows retailers to offer flexible instalments directly through existing point-of-sale systems. 
While BNPL boosts sales, concerns about debt and consumer overspending persist globally. 
This partnership supports Saudi Arabia&#8217;s shift towards a cash-light economy, aiding small business growth.