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Saudi Fintech Muhlah Raises $7.5M for Shariah Microfinance

Saudi Fintech Muhlah Raises $7.5M for Shariah Microfinance

Saudi fintech Muhlah secures $7.5M seed round led by BIM Ventures and SBI Group to expand Shariah-compliant consumer microfinance services. Saudi fintech startup Muhlah has raised $7.5 million (SAR 28.25 million) in a seed funding round to

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UAE Prepares for Mandatory E-Invoicing Rollout in 2026

UAE Prepares for Mandatory E-Invoicing Rollout in 2026

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Egypt Plans VC and Industrial Funds to Boost Startups

Egypt Plans VC and Industrial Funds to Boost Startups

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How Gulf Money Is Shaping Global Tech Innovation

How Gulf Money Is Shaping Global Tech Innovation

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Alibaba Launches $1.5M Grant to Boost African Entrepreneurs

Alibaba Launches $1.5M Grant to Boost African Entrepreneurs

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