Abu Dhabi-based startup Ovasave which focuses on addressing women’s health needs has raised $1.2m in pre-seed funding to scale its digital platform for fertility and hormonal health.

Saudi e-commerce fulfilment platform Salasa has secured $30m in Series B funding to accelerate its transformation into a technology-first logistics provider and expand its cross-border operations.

UAE-based Creators HQ has announced a long-term partnership with Snapchat to support and grow the region’s creator ecosystem. The collaboration aims to empower digital talent across the GCC and beyond through a year-round programme of training and talks.

Sharjah’s entrepreneurship hub Sheraa has opened applications for its latest Sharjah Startup Studio (S3) program, inviting UAE-based startups to participate. The initiative offers funding opportunities, mentorship, and access to software tools worth over $0.8m.

Startups across the MENA region raised $289m in May, which was a 25% increase from April. The UAE accounted for $86.7m of that total, spread across 14 deals, highlighting its growing role in the region’s innovation ecosystem.

UAE-based Huspy has secured $59m in a Series B funding round led by UK venture capital firm Balderton Capital.

Riyadh-based Lucidya has secured $30m in a Series B funding round, marking the largest AI-focused investment ever raised in the MENA region.

Saudi Arabia-based digital freight platform TruKKer secured $15m in private credit investment from Ruya Partners via its Ruya Private Capital I fund. The funding will support TruKKer’s expansion across regional markets and the advancement of its AI-enabled logistics platform.

UAE-based biotech startup BioSapien has extended its pre-Series A funding round to over $8m, with new investment from VC firm Globivest which joins existing investors including Global Ventures, Golden Gate Ventures, and Dara Holdings.

The decentralised finance (DeFi) platform World Liberty Financial that is linked to President Trump has secured a $100m investment from the UAE’s Aqua1 Fund. The funding marks a significant boost for the startup’s growth plans in the Web3 finance space.