A country in the Gulf region where LRNOVA plans to expand its services and offerings.
North Africa rises on deals as MENA AI funding hits $858 million
The MENA region's AI sector attracted $858 million in funding in 2025, nearly double the previous year's amount. AI funding accounted for 22% of total venture capital deployed across MENA in 2025.
Business For Teens Secures Six-Figure Funding to Expand in Egypt and Gulf
Business For Teens closed a six-figure pre-seed funding round to accelerate growth. The startup was launched in 2024 by Nadeem Barakat in Cairo.
UmrahCash is building the “OPay for pilgrims” travelling to Saudi Arabia
Since 2017, at least 10 million Muslims have traveled to Mecca yearly for Umrah, except during the pandemic. Pilgrims from West Africa face financial challenges due to currency restrictions and unreliable access to hard currency.
Payment24 Accelerates Middle East Expansion with a New Regional Hub
Payment24 has established a new regional hub in Dubai as part of its Middle East expansion strategy. The company secured a major contract with one of the largest oil companies in the region for a comprehensive fleet and payment solution.
EdVentures Invests in LRNOVA’s AI-Powered EdTech Platform to Revolutionize Digital Learning in MENA
EdVentures invests in LRNOVA through its EdTech Venture Studio program. LRNOVA's platform converts traditional curricula into interactive digital courses at a lower cost.
