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Jan 9, 2026

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Revolut continues UAE hiring spree, as it eyes acquisition of neobank FUPS in Turkey

Revolut continues UAE hiring spree, as it eyes acquisition of neobank FUPS in Turkey

The London-headquartered fintech is advertising new roles across compliance, risk, and senior commercial leadership, including a Head of Marketing and Growth.

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MEVP’s annual letter discloses a number of unannounced funding rounds, including for Stake, Ziina, and MealPlanet

Jan 9, 2026

MEVP’s annual letter discloses a number of unannounced funding rounds, including for Stake, Ziina, and MealPlanet

Musk's xAI raises $20B Series E as Qatar Investment Authority and Abu Dhabi-based MGX anchor mega-round

Jan 7, 2026

Musk's xAI raises $20B Series E as Qatar Investment Authority and Abu Dhabi-based MGX anchor mega-round

eMushrif raises $7.5M to scale school transport platform across the Gulf

Jan 9, 2026

eMushrif raises $7.5M to scale school transport platform across the Gulf


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