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Disrupt names Jonathan Doerr as its new SVP of Venture Building. With experience scaling Daraz to an Alibaba exit, co-founding Antler MENAP, and leading Jumia Group, Doerr will spearhead Disrupt’s AI-native venture engine.

Paklaunch Teams Up with AWS for AI Advantage Panel in Lahore on August 12

Paklaunch and AWS are hosting an AI Advantage panel in Lahore on August 12, bringing together Pakistani founders and global experts to discuss GenAI’s role in transforming retail, fintech, and logistics across emerging markets.

Ignite and TDAP to Sponsor Pakistani AI Startups for AI & Big Data Expo Europe 2025

Ignite and TDAP are offering Pakistani AI, ML, Big Data, and Data Analytics startups full sponsorship to exhibit at the AI & Big Data Expo Europe 2025 in Amsterdam. Applications close August 8, 2025.

Pakistan Launches Rs 2.5B Center of Excellence in Gaming and Animation to Boost Youth Skills

Pakistan’s Rs 2.52B Center of Excellence in Gaming and Animation launches August 1, 2025, aiming to train youth in game development, animation, and digital media for the global market.

EZ Wage Granted Exclusive Investment License by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment

EZ Wage receives an exclusive Investment License from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment (MISA), enabling full foreign ownership and advancing its mission to innovate in the earned wage access (EWA) industry while supporting Vision 2030.

NIC Islamabad Organizes Startup Mentor Connect to Support Early-Stage Founders with Expert Guidance

NIC Islamabad is hosting a Startup Mentor Connect on July 29, 2025, offering early-stage startups deep-dive mentorship sessions on product, growth, fundraising, and branding with leading industry experts.

AWS Unicorn Day Malaysia 2025: Salesflo and Leading B2B SaaS Founders Share Growth Insights

AWS Unicorn Day Malaysia 2025 will feature Salesflo alongside B2B SaaS leaders from BrioHR and Decube to share insights on product building, enterprise growth, and scaling strategies for global founders.

Pakistani Startups Invited to Join DealZone by DCO at COMEX Oman 2025 for Global Investment Opportunities

Digital Cooperation Organization’s DealZone will host startups at COMEX Oman 2025, offering Pakistani founders the chance to pitch innovations to global investors. Apply by July 21, 2025.

Bookme Projects $20M Annual Revenue from Saudi Expansion After Mrsool and flyadeal Partnerships

Pakistani e-ticketing platform Bookme expects $20 million annual revenue from its Saudi expansion through partnerships with Mrsool and flyadeal, with further plans across the Middle East and Africa.

Farah Mehboob of Valider to Host Session on Meaningful Startup Alliances

Farah Mehboob, CEO of Valider, will lead an engaging session this July focusing on how founders can build trust-driven alliances that go beyond transactional networking to create sustainable impact in the startup ecosystem.

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