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While mega-rounds have defined the market, the global investment climate suggests a new wave of AI-driven startups could soon reshape the MEAPT ecosystem. With AI taking up a third of global venture investments in 2024, the region’s tech landscape might see a surge in AI-powered innovation and funding. Whether this trend will continue or take another unexpected turn remains to be seen—but one thing is clear: all eyes are watching closely as 2025 unfolds.
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