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SoftBank courts Gulf for $100B fund, YoLa Fresh shuts down

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Nabta Health adds PVP backing to $3M pre-Series A as it expands into employer healthcare

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After Careem’s exit, Pakistan’s ride-hailing market is confronting the price of trust

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Dubai's Oraseya Capital doubles venture fund to $272M and broadens global mandate

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Saudi auto-parts platform Autobia raises $12M Series A led by Artal Capital

Endeavor Catalyst closes oversubscribed $320M fifth fund, its largest yet

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