MENA

The MENA tag highlights startup activity, technology developments, and key ecosystem events across the Middle East and North Africa. It covers emerging companies, regional innovation trends, investment movements, and community-driven initiatives shaping the local tech landscape. Through this section, The Top Voices tracks how founders, investors, and enablers are building and scaling ventures across the region.

This section is curated by:

Anna Lebedeva

Chief Editor & Co-founder at The Top Voices

Anna Lebedeva is Editor-in-Chief and Co-founder of The Top Voices. She is a marketing and communications leader with 15+ years of experience, including leadership roles at Semrush and The Open Platform. She also works as a communications advisor and mentors early-stage founders at Alchemist Accelerator. Anna leads The Top Voices’ content and editorial direction.

AI Cybersecurity

September 18, 2026

5 min

CloudSEK Reports Rising Cyber Threat Activity Across the UAE

CloudSEK recorded 2,588 cyber threat indicators in the UAE as ransomware, hacktivism, dark-web activity and state-linked attacks intensified.

AI Cybersecurity

September 16, 2026

6 min

CloudSEK Reports 20-Fold Ransomware Surge Across the Middle East

CloudSEK reports a 20-fold rise in Middle East ransomware activity as cybercrime, hacktivism and state-linked threats intensify.

August 3, 2026

1 min

Bundle Raises $5.5M to Expand Shared Rewards Platform for Brands

Bundle secured $5.5M in pre-seed funding to expand its shared rewards platform for customer acquisition, engagement and loyalty.

June 5, 2026

1 min

ARRW Secures $4M to Expand Egypt’s Mobility Platform

Egyptian ride-hailing startup ARRW secured $4M to expand operations, improve technology, and strengthen its position in the local mobility market.

June 4, 2026

1 min

SPARQ Raises $8.5M to Democratize AI-Powered Game Development

SPARQ opened an $8.5M seed round to expand its AI-native game engine for creators and accelerate global growth.

This section is curated by:

Anna Lebedeva

Chief Editor & Co-founder at The Top Voices

Anna Lebedeva is Editor-in-Chief and Co-founder of The Top Voices. She is a marketing and communications leader with 15+ years of experience, including leadership roles at Semrush and The Open Platform. She also works as a communications advisor and mentors early-stage founders at Alchemist Accelerator. Anna leads The Top Voices’ content and editorial direction.

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