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Tokenizing Vision 2030: Meet the Team Architecting the Future of Capital

Behind the momentum of droppRWA stands a team of visionary founders - Christopher J. Kelly, Faisal Al Monai, Koh Onozawa Martínez, and Gurps Singh Rai - who are writing the playbook for how real-world assets (RWAs) are turning from illiquid, inaccessible holdings into instantly tradeable, programmable units of economic potential.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Saudi Arabia Named Fastest-Growing Startup Ecosystem in StartupBlink Ecosystem Index 2025

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Supporting Local Handicrafts: Saudi Cultural Development Fund Launches Nama’ Accelerators in Partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Culture and Quality of Life Program

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Saudi Cultural Development Fund’s Tailored Financing Could Accelerate the Kingdom’s Filmmaking Ambitions

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Technology

Saudi Arabia’s AI-Driven Future: HUMAIN and the Path to Global AI Leadership

Innovation with accountability will be critical in ensuring that businesses thrive while aligning with the Kingdom's vision for a tech-driven future.

By Tareq Alangari

Starting a Business

Saudi AI-Powered Startup Jadwalna Wins Arab Open University’s Startup Competition 2025 in Riyadh

HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal presented the awards to the winners of Arab Open University's inaugural Startup Competition 2025 in Riyadh.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

“We Got Funded!” KSA-Headquartered erad’s US$16 Million Pre-Series A Round Backed by YCombinator and VentureSouq

erad is a financing platform that helps SMEs access Shariah-compliant working capital solutions.

By Aalia Mehreen Ahmed

Marketing

Editor’s Note: Saudis Are Becoming The Kings of Content

The Kingdom's content creator industry is growing at incredible pace.

By Anil Bhoyrul

Business News

Saudi Arabia’s AI Moment Driving a Regional Tech Revolution

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping economies worldwide, and Saudi Arabia is emerging as a key player in this global transformation.

By Ashwaq Alshathri

Business News

Innovator’s Edge: Hera Health Solutions’ Non-Invasive Drug Delivery System Aims to Transform the Future of Healthcare

Hera Health Solutions leverages advanced nanotechnology and bioerodible polymers to create long-acting drug delivery systems.

By Tamara Pupic

Business News

Innovator’s Edge: How Deniz Tekerek’s Archireef Built the World’s First Artificial Reef Structure

"At Archireef, we restore corals and other marine ecosystems via eco-engineered and patented products and use cutting-edge monitoring technologies, such as environmental DNA and computer vision, to track restoration performance."

By Tamara Pupic

Business News

KSA’s HRH Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to Invest $600 Billion in the United States

The investment "could increase further if additional opportunities arise", Bin Salman tells Trump.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Falak Angels Partners with Kassim Legal to Increase Investment Support for Saudi Startups

The partnership reflects the shared commitment of both entities to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia, aligning with Vision 2030.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Oscar De La Hoya Teams Up with Riyadh Season for Boxing’s Golden Era

The Olympic Gold Medalist and 10-time World Champion De La Hoya recently sat down with Entrepreneur Middle East to share his insights on the partnership with Riyadh Season, his passion for boxing, and making strategic business moves in the Middle East.

By Cormac O’Donnell

Business News

Sulaiman Abbar on Boxing, Business, and Building a Legacy in Saudi Arabia

"The principles I've learned in the gym carry over into the business world, allowing me to manage both with precision and purpose. This balance is something I hope others can relate to—finding what drives you and pursuing it without compromising other important aspects of your life."

By Cormac O’Donnell

Business News

Seamless 2024: Amr Aboushady, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, QSalary

Learn more about QSalary's latest initiatives in the Kingdom and how it is supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

“We Got Funded!” KSA-Based Lean Technologies’ US$67.5 Million Series B Round Marks Silicon Valley-based General Catalyst’s Debut Investment in the Kingdom

"By expanding access to financial data and offering seamless payment solutions, we're fostering a more inclusive financial landscape across the region."

By Aalia Mehreen Ahmed

Business News

Seamless 2024: Ibrahim Abdullah Almohaimede, Chief Strategy Officer, Unifonic

Watch the video to learn more about Unifonic's work in Saudi Arabia.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Mastercard and Tap Payments Launch Click to Pay with Payment Passkey Service for Ecommerce

Payment Passkeys will revolutionize the consumer journey by eliminating the need for one-time-passwords (OTPs) and enabling device-based biometric authentication methods, such as fingerprints or facial scans.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Seamless 2024: Badri Alkadhim, Founder and Chairman, Interpay

Watch the video to learn more about Interpay's work in Saudi Arabia.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed Bolsters Biotechnology Portfolio, Announces New Investments

"KBW Ventures is primarily investing in technologies that lead the pack or somehow stand out in the field."

By Tamara Pupic

Business News

Seamless 2024: Muhannad Ebwini, Founder and CEO, HyperPay

Watch the video to learn more about HyperPay's commitment to empowering the fintech industry in Saudi Arabia.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Seamless 2024: Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo, General Manager for MENA, Checkout

Watch the video to learn more about Checkout's commitment to empowering the fintech industry in Saudi Arabia.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Seamless 2024: Faisal AlHazza, Head of Product Management, Bayan Credit Bureau

Watch the video to learn more about Bayan Credit Bureau's commitment to empowering the fintech industry in Saudi Arabia.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Seamless 2024: Faris Alhoshan, Head of Digital Banking, Arab National Bank

Learn about the work of Arab National Bank across the MENA region.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Seamless 2024: Maria Medvedeva, KSA Country Manager, Mastercard

Discover how Mastercard is driving growth and inclusion across the MENA region.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

GITEX 2024: Insights from Tareq Alangari, CEO of e& Enterprise Saudi

At the heart of Saudi Arabia's digital ambitions stands e& Enterprise Saudi, led by CEO Tareq Alangari, who spoke with Entrepreneur TV Middle East about the company's alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

By Mina Vucic

Business News

Zid’s Bold Moves: Pioneering Omnichannel Commerce in Saudi Arabia and Beyond

Zid, Saudi Arabia's leading e-commerce enabler, has launched an Amazon Marketplace integration, becoming the first Arab e-commerce platform to offer this functionality.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Mastercard Supports Transformation of Saudi Arabia’s Digital Payment Ecosystem with the Launch of Local Technology Infrastructure

Mastercard Gateway is a single touchpoint that powers payment and digital acceptance solutions across new and existing markets and channels, locally and globally.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

“We Got Funded!” KSA-Based Ejari Raises US$14.65 Million In A Seed Round Led By Partners For Growth, BECO Capital And anb Capital

"Our broader ambition is to evolve into a comprehensive "rental super app," supporting customers throughout each touch point of their rental journey."

By Aalia Mehreen Ahmed