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.

Pathfinder Group and CITADEL launch Jeddah Startup Challenge 2026, inviting startups from Pakistan and OIC countries to showcase at WEF Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting in Saudi Arabia.

Mohammad Amer Khan, business leader and entrepreneur, shares his perspectives on Paklaunch UNConference25.2, reflecting his expertise in investment facilitation, corporate strategy, and creative entrepreneurship.

Pakistani venture capital firm Sarmayacar expands into Saudi Arabia, aiming to connect validated Pakistani startups with local markets, support regulatory processes, and foster bilateral innovation.

Pakistani coworking startup COLABS announces expansion to Saudi Arabia, establishing a flagship site in Riyadh and partnering with Waseel Investment to connect startups across MENA.