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Special How conflict is driving measles outbreaks in the Middle East and North Africa

How conflict is driving measles outbreaks in the Middle East and North Africa

  • Wars in the region are leaving more children unvaccinated and exposed to measles, a preventable but highly contagious killer
  • Aid groups warn that more measles cases in conflict zones are likely this year as aid cuts and damaged health systems disrupt immunization
By Jonathan Gornall ·
Startup Wrap: MENA startups raise $150m in April as investor activity recovers 

Startup Wrap: MENA startups raise $150m in April as investor activity recovers 

By Nour El-Shaeri  ·
Startup Wrap: MENA startups draw capital as AI bets continue to accelerate

Startup Wrap: MENA startups draw capital as AI bets continue to accelerate

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Startup wrap — Funding momentum continues amid Iran conflict

Startup wrap — Funding momentum continues amid Iran conflict

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PFL MENA 9 in Al-Khobar postponed

PFL MENA 9 in Al-Khobar postponed

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Startup wrap — Early stage funding momentum, IPO plans continue in MENA region

Startup wrap — Early stage funding momentum, IPO plans continue in MENA region

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Kings League remains committed to MENA region despite postponement

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Startups across MENA secure fresh funding to scale chips, AI, mobility and proptech platforms

Startups across MENA secure fresh funding to scale chips, AI, mobility and proptech platforms

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Startup Wrap: MENA ventures draw $190m in multi-sector funding wave

Startup Wrap: MENA ventures draw $190m in multi-sector funding wave

By Nour El-Shaeri ·
MENA M&A hits $106bn in 2025 as cross-border deals surge: EY 

MENA M&A hits $106bn in 2025 as cross-border deals surge: EY 

By ARAB NEWS  ·
MENA funding surges on flurry of startup rounds

MENA funding surges on flurry of startup rounds

By Nour El-Shaeri ·
Consumer packaged goods in MENA market to hit $650bn by 2030

Consumer packaged goods in MENA market to hit $650bn by 2030

By Arab News ·
Capital concentrates as MENA startups close deals

Capital concentrates as MENA startups close deals

By Nour El-Shaeri ·

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