1. Introduction Oman stands at a pivotal juncture in its economic evolution, guided by Vision 2040’s transformative blueprint for sustainable growth and global integration. As the Sultanate systematically reduces its dependence on oil revenues, Omani high net worth individuals (HNWIs) and the nation’s sovereign wealth fund are recalibrating investment strategies

Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem represents the most ambitious economic transformation in modern history—a petrostate deploying unprecedented capital to build a post-oil future, with startups at the center of a $3 trillion economy reinvention. Despite starting from near-zero just five years ago, Saudi startups raised a record $1.4 billion in 2024,

The UAE’s startup ecosystem represents one of the most remarkable economic transformations in modern history—from pearl diving to unicorn breeding in just 50 years, now standing as the undisputed tech capital of the Middle East and Africa. Despite a population of only 10 million, UAE startups raised a staggering $2.5

Bahrain’s startup ecosystem represents one of the most concentrated innovation experiments in the world—a tiny island nation of 1.7 million people that has positioned itself as the GCC’s regulatory sandbox and fintech pioneer. Despite being the smallest GCC economy, Bahraini startups and fintech companies raised an estimated $150-180 million in

Jordan’s startup ecosystem represents one of the Middle East’s most remarkable achievements—a resource-poor nation that transformed constraints into competitive advantages, building a thriving tech sector amid regional turbulence. Despite hosting 3 million refugees and navigating regional instability, Jordanian startups raised an estimated $180-220 million in 2024, maintaining the kingdom’s position

Tunisia’s startup ecosystem represents one of Africa’s best-kept secrets—a small nation punching far above its weight in tech innovation, producing more startups per capita than any other African country. Despite economic challenges and youth unemployment, Tunisian startups raised an estimated $150-200 million in 2024, marking a 400% increase from just

Lebanon’s startup ecosystem represents one of the most extraordinary stories of entrepreneurial resilience in modern history—a sophisticated tech community surviving and even thriving despite economic collapse, currency devaluation of 98%, and a banking sector in ruins. Against all odds, Lebanese startups raised an estimated $100-120 million in 2024, primarily through