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Catch the latest in MENA's startup scene with Startup 3l Mashi ستارتب على الماشي's weekly digest. We're delivering all you need to stay informed: key headlines, trends, and opportunities.

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Here’s What’s Sparking Interest This Week:

• Weekly Roundup

• In the News

• Trendy, Trendy, Trendy

• Upcoming Programs

• Cool Events

• Interesting Stuff

This Week in MENA Startups

• The Cloud (UAE): $12M Series B funding

• GameCentric (UAE): $1.5M for gaming innovation

• Thiqa Tutoring (UAE): $300k for EdTech growth

• PhysioHome (Regional): Seed funding for home health services

• Pieship (Regional): Pre-Seed funding with Cedra and Nama Ventures

• Revent (UAE): $180k for electronics resale

• in5 startups (UAE): 25% funding surge in 2023

• Nybl and Basserah (Regional): Merger for expansion

• Alinma Pay (Saudi Arabia): Fintech investment in Sukna Ventures

• Tameed (Saudi Arabia): $15M for crowdfunding

In The News

• Sawari Ventures Fund (Egypt): Launches a $150M fund to empower Egyptian startups

• Bahrain EDB (Bahrain): Nets a historic $1.7B in 2023 investments

• Saudi Film Fund (Saudi Arabia): Sets aside $100M to boost the local cinema scene

• Sukna Ventures (Regional): Gains AlInma Pay's support for its fintech venture capital fund

• UAE Investment in Ras El-Hekma (Egypt): Marks $35B for ambitious development, showcasing UAE-Egypt collaboration

• DKK Partners FZE (UAE): Moves closer to launching crypto brokerage services

• Music City (UAE): Dubai's latest venture to harmonize the city's cultural offerings

• Startup Qatar (Qatar): A fresh initiative by Invest Qatar to nurture the startup ecosystem

Trendy, Trendy, Trendy

• Open Banking's $43B Leap: Saudi Arabia's fintech skyrockets

• Future Consumer Vibes: Deloitte decodes MENA's next shopping spree

• Ad Trends 2024: The Middle East's marketing magic unveiled

• Dubai's Foodie Boom: 1.5 million reasons Dubai's dining is thriving

• UAE's Travel Makeover: What's next for nomads and jet-setters

• Saudi, The Investor Magnet: Attracting global gold like never before

Upcoming Programs & Opportunities

• MADAR Corporates: Corporate collab? Apply now!

• Visa's Fintech Sprint: Next-level fintech? Go Visa!

• Go Green with Mega: Climate heroes, this is for you!

• Scale Up @Forward·Inc: Ready, set, grow!

• Techstars x Anjal Z: Tech innovators, step forward!

• Fund Hunt @Mindshift: Women-led startups, get set!

• Cash In with +VC: Tech disruptors, apply within!

Dive into more epic chances here!

Must-See MENA Events

• Seaside Startup Summit - UAE, Feb 23-25, 2024: Beach vibes meet startup drives

• Hub71 Impact Event - Abu Dhabi, Feb 26-27, 2024: Making waves with impact

• WebSummit Qatar - Doha, Feb 26-29, 2024: The global tech conference lands in Qatar

• X26 Dubai Meetup - Dubai, Feb 27, 2024: Where innovators gather

• Dubai AI Founders Happy Hour - Dubai, Feb 28, 2024: Cheers to AI breakthroughs

• ME Proptech Initiative - Dubai, Feb 29, 2024: Real estate innovators unite

• Web3 Networking Night - Dubai, Feb 29, 2024: Connect in the Web3 world

• LEAP 2024 - Riyadh, 4-7 March 2024: Jump into innovation at Riyadh's premier tech event

Catch all the action and book your spot! Dive into our events page

Interesting Stuff

• Saudi Market Secrets: Master the five golden rules to conquer the Saudi landscape

• VCs Decode: What MENA's money minds seek in startups

• Africa's 2024 Boom: Tap into the continent's burgeoning business opportunities

• AI Meets Arabic: Exploring AI's role in teaching robots the language of the future

• Healthcare Innovations: 11 startup ideas transforming the health sphere

• Forbes' 100 Phenomenal Women: Celebrating the female forces reshaping 2024's business world

That's a wrap on this edition! The MENA startup scene is buzzing with action, and we're all about fueling your fire for innovation. Big thanks for diving into this journey with us. Your drive fuels the future – never stop exploring or exceeding limits.

Catch you on the flip side with more insights and inspiration. Keep flying high!

Cheers, The Startup3lMashi ستارتب على الماشي Crew