MENA, Pakistan & GCC Tech Mid-Week Update
Week of February 3-11, 2026 Based on comprehensive research across the MENA, Pakistan, and GCC
Business
Canva Sets Up Regional HQ in Dubai, Pledges to Support 250,000 SMEs
Global design platform Canva is planting its regional flag in Dubai, announcing a partnership that
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival: Where Visionaries, Founders, and Innovators Converge
Introduction: MENA’s Premier Entrepreneurship Gathering The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) has established itself as the
Qatar Introduces 10-Year Residency for Entrepreneurs and Senior Executives: A Strategic Bid to Attract Global Talent
In early February 2026, Qatar unveiled a significant policy shift designed to strengthen its position
Prosus-Backed Dubizzle Launches ~$2B Dubai IPO Journey
Dubizzle Ltd., the UAE-based classifieds and digital marketplace group, is gearing up for a major
Gulf’s First Woman-Led Private Equity Firm, Raises $200 Million Fund
The MENA region’s entrepreneurial landscape just got a massive boost with Aliph Capital, the Gulf’s
The Global Skills Race Is On—GenAI Takes the Lead in Coursera’s seventh annual Global Skills Report
As the pace of digital transformation accelerates, Coursera’s Global Skills Report 2025 offers a data-rich
OYO Delays IPO for Third Time Amid Market Pressures and SoftBank Pushback
OYO, the SoftBank-backed hospitality and hotel aggregation platform, delays its IPO for the third time
DigiEstate Applies for Real Estate Token Listing on PSX – A First for Pakistan
Clarification on REST by DigiEstate We wish to clarify regarding recent social media posts dated