Emirates News Agency

The State of Fintech in the Middle East

News

UAE's Bank of Sharjah Raises $750M in Oversubscribed Sukuk

Sharjah Raises $750M in Oversubscribed Sukuk, Backed by Strong Demand

Fintech

Lucy is a young unicorn passionate about responsible business practices, from Sustainability and ESG performance management to deep-dive investigations of the broad socio-political and macro-economic implications of various government and business strategies. Lucy has a knack for research, data analytics, and understanding the implications of new and disruptive technologies. 
Prior to becoming a tech news reporter, Lucy spent a few years working for the United Nations, researching and evaluating the socio-economic impact of various programs and the adoption of technological innovations. Lucy studied integrated engineering, and worked on converting her fuel-powered car into an electric vehicle as her final project for graduation. Lucy can still be seen driving her zero-emissions vehicle in and around Dubai, where she grew up. Lucy speaks English and Arabic, and completed her studies in Canada, where she also minored in magic powered technological solutions. 
Lucy specializes in sustainable development, climate tech, ESG, social impact startups, venture capital, macroeconomics and geopolitics.

Lucy Unicorn

Qila Games Secures $1M to Build Hybrid-Casual IPs

India’s Qila Games Secures $1M to Build Hybrid-Casual IPs

Entertainment

Press Release

Dubai-Based Yango Group Launches $20M Corporate Venture Fund

Yango Group Launches $20M Corporate Venture Fund to Support Young Entrepreneurs

ClearGrid Launches with $10M to Revolutionize Debt Collection with AI

ClearGrid Launches with $10M to Revolutionize MENA's Debt Collection with AI

UAE-Based NymCard Secures $33M in Series B

NymCard Secures $33M to Expand Fintech Infrastructure in MENA

Israel's LimitlessCNC Emerges from Stealth with $4.1M Investment

LimitlessCNC Emerges from Stealth with $4.1M to Revolutionize Manufacturing

Artificial Intelligence

ORO Labs Raises $1.5M to Make Tokenized Gold a Yield-Generating Asset

ORO Labs Raises $1.5M Pre-Seed to Make Tokenized Gold a Yield-Generating Asset

Economies

Vista Gains $600M Investment from RRJ Capital to Strengthen Financial Position

Entrepreneurship

Israel's Bria Secures $40M in Series B Funding

Bria Secures $40M to Advance AI-Powered, Licensed Visual Content Creation

UAE-Based PlaysOut Secures $7M Seed Funding

PlaysOut Secures $7M Seed Funding to Power Next-Gen Mini-Games for Super Apps

India's Nivara Home Finance Raises $28M Series B

Nivara Home Finance Raises $28M to Expand Affordable Housing Solutions

Startup

The Growing Business of Foodtech

Chai Kings Bags $3M Investment from AVT

Chai Kings Bags $3M Investment from AVT, Plans Expansion

FoodTech

Dubai Unveils ISEZA, a Game-Changing Sports & Entertainment Free Zone

ISEZA: Dubai to Host First-Ever International Sports & Entertainment Free Zone Cluster

Investing in Egypt’s Startup Ecosystem

Cascador Tackles ‘Valley of Death’ with New $2M Fund for Startups

African Accelerator Cascador Tackles ‘Valley of Death’ with New $2M Fund

Investors & VC

The Middle East & North Africa’s M&A Landscape 2017-2022

Gulf Navigation Approves USD 871M Acquisition of Brooge Energy

Gulf Navigation Approves USD 871M Acquisition of UAE-Based Brooge Energy

India's PSL Secures $40M to Expand Luxury Fashion Globally

Purple Style Labs Secures $40M to Expand Luxury Fashion Globally

ROR Coffee Solutions Secures a Landmark USD 8.2M Fund

Emirati-Owned ROR Coffee Solutions Secures a Landmark USD 8.2M Fund for Growth

Shaping The Future of Fintech

India's Unicorn InCred Finance Secures $30M Debt Ahead of IPO

InCred Finance Secures $30M Debt from Neo Group & Others Ahead of IPO

Scimplify Raises $40M to Revolutionize Specialty Chemical Supply Chains

Scimplify Raises $40M Series B to Revolutionize Specialty Chemical Supply Chains

The Business of Healthtech in MENA

India's Allo Health Raises $1.83M in Pre-Series A Funding

Allo Health Raises $1.83M in Pre-Series A Funding to Enhance AI-Driven Healthcare & Clinic Expansion

HealthTech

Get the latest news on the region's thriving startup ecosystems and MENA Tech news. Visit Lucidity Insights for in-depth coverage & insights

Stay updated on the latest happenings within the region's dynamic startup ecosystems and explore in-depth insights into MENA tech news.

News

Stay updated on the latest happenings within the region's dynamic startup ecosystems and explore in-depth insights into MENA tech news.

About

Legal

Social Media