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Revenue rises despite regional cost pressures

FAB plans $4.08bn rights issue

UAE’s largest bank seeks capital for growth.

flydubai launches new flights

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Stronger earnings support higher full-year outlook

Agthia 9M profit nearly triples

Third-quarter revenue increased 14.4 percent.

MENA startups raise $103 million in Jan

  • In the first half of 2022, startups in the Middle East raised around $1.8 billion, according to a MAGNiTT report.
  • The fintech sector remained the most capital attracting sector last year, raising nearly $1.7 billion.

Dubai, UAE—During the first half of 2022 alone, startups in the Middle East raised around $1.8 billion, according to a MAGNiTT report. The fintech sector remained the most capital attracting sector, raising nearly $1.7 billion and accounting for 34 percent of the total funding secured across all markets. TRENDS takes a look at the startup sector in some major economies of the Middle East and North Africa region: