... alone, MENA startups raised approximately $300 million (around 25% more than in April), spearheaded by the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. Local funds and government investors are active in these countries, focusing primarily on fintech, e-commerce, and logistics. As a result, the region has produced its first unicorns, with governments aiming to cultivate even more (for instance, at the 2025 VivaTech forum in Paris, Saudi representatives introduced several candidates for billion-dollar valuations as ...

... $48 million, while the Mexican e-commerce aggregator Merama raised $45 million. Middle East and CIS: In the Middle East and North Africa, there continues to be an influx of funds into the tech sector, largely thanks to state funds. In Saudi Arabia, logistics service Ninja secured $250 million and received a valuation of around $1.5 billion, becoming a new "unicorn" in the region. In the UAE and Qatar, funds are being established for investments in fintech, artificial intelligence, and ...

... states aimed at diversifying economies through technology, and local venture funds are becoming leading investors both in the domestic market and abroad. New "unicorns" are emerging in Southeast Asia: tech companies in e-commerce, fintech, and logistics are reaching valuations over $1 billion amid the booming digital economy and expanding user base. India and Indonesia are also experiencing a surge in venture activity: in recent weeks, several Indian and Indonesian startups have closed funding ...

... mega-projects to diversify their economies through technology, and local venture funds are emerging as leading investors both in the domestic market and abroad. In Southeast Asia, new "unicorns" are emerging: tech companies in e-commerce, fintech, and logistics are achieving valuations over $1 billion against the backdrop of rapid digital economy growth and user base expansion. India and Indonesia are also experiencing a surge in venture activity: in recent weeks, several Indian and Indonesian startups ...

... gas-powered options. Additionally, rising fuel prices often have indirect effects on the economy: increased transportation costs lead to higher overall costs for many goods and services, contributing to overall inflation. Transport Companies and Industry: Logistics operators, agriculture, freight, and passenger transport are particularly sensitive to diesel fuel pricing. Although diesel is rising slower than gasoline, it is already priced above 70 rubles per liter, close to all-time highs. For carriers,...