CITADEL Cohort 2's Session 9, led by Abdul Rafey of Muhammad Abbas & Co., helps founders identify business bottlenecks and strengthen decision-making for sustainable growth.
Paklaunch will host Dr Aamir Farooq of KAUST for a webinar on the KAUST Startup Playbook, covering the TAQADAM Startup Accelerator and deep tech entrepreneurship opportunities in Saudi Arabia.
MENA startups raised $172.6 million across 45 deals in July 2026, according to Wamda, with debt financing accounting for 56 percent of total capital as Saudi Arabia led regional funding.
Twelve Pakistani companies have signed agreements with Al Raee Group to launch operations and investments in Saudi Arabia, signed at the Saudi Company Formation and Business Expansion Summit 2026 in Islamabad.
OfficeFlow AI, a recent Hatch 8 graduate from NSTP, has been offered a one-year incubation at Dhahran Techno Valley Company in Saudi Arabia, following NSTP's strategic partnership with DTVC that created direct pathways for Pakistani startups to access Saudi Arabia's innovation ecosystem.
Pakistani coworking startup COLABS has launched its first international campus in Riyadh, marking a major expansion into Saudi Arabia’s growing startup ecosystem.
The Entrepreneurship World Cup 2026 is now accepting applications from startups worldwide, offering $1 million in equity-free cash prizes, mentorship, and global investor access. Registration closes in May 2026.
National Incubation Center Lahore has announced a strategic partnership with Tech Horizons Venture to help Pakistani startups scale into Saudi Arabia through soft landing programs, investor networking, and joint ecosystem initiatives.
Paklaunch has announced a Riyadh Meetup during LEAP 2026, bringing founders, investors, and innovators together for networking and collaboration as the tech ecosystem converges in Saudi Arabia.
CITADEL Cohort 2's Session 9, led by Abdul Rafey of Muhammad Abbas & Co., helps founders identify business bottlenecks and strengthen decision-making for sustainable growth.
NIC Islamabad hosted ANFA VC investor Ibrahim Hafeez, connected through the Pakistan Global Alumni Network, for a closer look at founders growing within its ecosystem.
NIC Islamabad hosted students and faculty from Riphah International University for an industry-focused visit exploring Pakistan's technology and startup ecosystem.