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:
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.
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