Middle East Startups Hit Record $1.2 Billion in Q3 2025 as UAE and…

Team S · 2025-10-17T11:25:00.000Z

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region achieved a record-breaking funding milestone in Q3 2025 , with startups raising $1.2 billion — the highest-ever quarterly total . This surge was fueled by mega deals in the UAE and Saudi Arabia , including significant rounds in fintech, mobility, and AI.Across the first nine months of 2025, MENA startups collectively raised $3 billion , marking their best-ever 9-month performance and — for the first time — surpassing Southeast Asia in total funding volume. The record growth highlights the region’s emergence as a global innovation hub, supported by government initiatives like Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the UAE’s NextGen FDI program. Leading contributors include UAE-based Tabby, Floward, and Fenix Games , alongside Saudi firms like Jahez and Foodics , showcasing a strong investor appetite for regional tech expansion.

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