Weekly Roundup: Sept 21-25
The week of 21 to 25 September in MENA tech. Half of Paymob's revenue now comes from the Gulf as it raises $35 million, Huspy buys its way into Italy, Microsoft adds about $2 billion to its Gulf commitments and Qatar's sovereign fund signs a $20 billion partnership with J.P. Morgan.
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How Peak Games Became a Starting Point for Turkey’s Next Gaming Companies
In 2019, five employees left Peak Games to build another mobile gaming company in Istanbul.
4 Nov 2026
What It Takes to Take a Gulf Restaurant Brand Abroad
At Harrods in London, Somewhere serves guacamole hummus, kunafa-wrapped shrimp and beef shawarma with beetroot rice.
1 Nov 2026
Tabby vs Tamara: The Competition Is Moving Beyond Buy Now, Pay Later
Tabby and Tamara became familiar to Gulf shoppers through a simple offer: buy something now and spread the payment across instalments.
31 Oct 2026
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