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MENA startup funding surges to $1.1 billion in September 2026

Source: Wamda · Published 10 Oct 2026 (time in Dubai)

MENA startup funding staged a sharp comeback in September, crossing the $1 billion mark for the first time in months as a string of large Saudi fintech deals pulled the region out of August s slowdown. Startups across the Middle East and North Africa raised $1.1 billion through 73 deals during the m

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