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Hakbah Fintech is an innovative startup based in Saudi Arabia that focuses on transforming financial savings through a unique social savings model. The company aims to simplify and enhance the savings experience for individuals by offering a digital platform that facilitates the creation and management of savings groups. Users can join existing groups or establish their own, allowing them to save collaboratively with others. The platform supports various savings methods, including time-based contributions, and enables users to conveniently pay installments via debit cards. When it's their turn, participants can easily withdraw funds to their bank accounts, thereby empowering them to take control of their savings in a hassle-free manner. Hakbah's mission is to make savings more accessible to everyone, positively impacting financial habits and social interaction around saving.

Salla is a Saudi-based e-commerce platform that empowers users to establish their own online stores in Arabic, facilitating the sale of products and services directly to customers. The platform allows users to create branded stores with personalized domain names and design options. Store owners can effectively manage their inventory through Salla’s website or mobile application. Additionally, Salla offers a variety of features, including marketing tools, automated invoicing, and performance reports, which aid merchants in enhancing their sales and customer engagement. Users benefit from capabilities such as customer database management, the ability to block customers, and options for promotions and discounts, all without incurring fees or commissions.

Cyble is a cybersecurity firm specializing in cyber intelligence software focused on monitoring dark web activities and cybercrime. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, with additional offices in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and India, Cyble offers extensive coverage of adversaries, infrastructure, and vulnerabilities. Its platform automates risk assessment processes and integrates deep web intelligence to enhance visibility into cyber threats and risks. This enables governments and enterprises to receive tailored notifications and alerts regarding potential threats, vulnerabilities, and risks, allowing for timely detection, prioritization, and remediation of security issues. Through its advanced data analysis capabilities and expert insights, Cyble empowers organizations to protect their citizens and infrastructure effectively.

Quant Data & Analytics is a consultancy company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2015. The firm specializes in data science and offers a range of services including data analytics, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Its expertise extends to data collection, quality management, predictive analytics, and analytics training. Quant aims to empower businesses and government entities by providing them with the tools and insights necessary to become data-driven, thus enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities. Additionally, the company develops a data analytics platform that facilitates project and data management, analytics, and data aggregation, enabling clients to address operational and strategic challenges effectively.

Lucidya, LLC is a software as a service (SaaS) company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2016. It specializes in social media monitoring and analytics, offering a platform that enables organizations to detect and analyze spikes in social media activity, track trending hashtags, and access brand statistics through an interactive live dashboard. Lucidya's solution includes real-time alerting, automated reporting, competitive analysis, and benchmarking, making it valuable for a diverse range of clients, including agencies, brands, non-profit organizations, and media industries. Leveraging proprietary artificial intelligence and Arabic natural language processing technologies, Lucidya provides accurate analysis of social media interactions in Arabic, establishing itself as a leading tool in the MENA region. The company has successfully expanded its customer base beyond Saudi Arabia to over six countries, serving various sectors such as telecommunications, banking, automotive, and retail.

Sary is a digital business-to-business marketplace based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that connects small and medium-sized enterprises with merchant wholesalers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Founded in 2018 by Mohammed Aldossary and Khaled AlSiari, Sary aims to streamline the supply chain in the wholesale industry, allowing businesses to efficiently procure inventory. Its mobile and web application offers a range of FMCG products, including beverages, oils, and snacks, facilitating orders from small quantities to truckloads with rapid delivery options, often within 24 hours. Sary serves a diverse clientele, including mini-market chains, hotels, restaurants, and convenience shops, and has expanded its operations to 12 major cities, catering to over 40,000 customers and partnering with more than 1,700 brands and wholesalers. The platform provides users with immediate price quotations and product comparisons, enabling them to manage their expenses effectively as their businesses grow.

Tabby Inc. is a financial technology company based in the United Arab Emirates that offers innovative payment solutions for online and offline shopping. The company specializes in a buy now, pay later service, providing consumers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia with flexible payment options. Customers can choose to pay for their purchases either in a single deferred payment or in multiple installments, allowing them to manage their spending and enhance their shopping experience. Through its platform, Tabby aims to reshape the relationship between consumers and money, promoting financial freedom and responsible spending.

Quant Data & Analytics is a consultancy company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2015. The firm specializes in data science and offers a range of services including data analytics, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Its expertise extends to data collection, quality management, predictive analytics, and analytics training. Quant aims to empower businesses and government entities by providing them with the tools and insights necessary to become data-driven, thus enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities. Additionally, the company develops a data analytics platform that facilitates project and data management, analytics, and data aggregation, enabling clients to address operational and strategic challenges effectively.

Sary is a digital business-to-business marketplace based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that connects small and medium-sized enterprises with merchant wholesalers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Founded in 2018 by Mohammed Aldossary and Khaled AlSiari, Sary aims to streamline the supply chain in the wholesale industry, allowing businesses to efficiently procure inventory. Its mobile and web application offers a range of FMCG products, including beverages, oils, and snacks, facilitating orders from small quantities to truckloads with rapid delivery options, often within 24 hours. Sary serves a diverse clientele, including mini-market chains, hotels, restaurants, and convenience shops, and has expanded its operations to 12 major cities, catering to over 40,000 customers and partnering with more than 1,700 brands and wholesalers. The platform provides users with immediate price quotations and product comparisons, enabling them to manage their expenses effectively as their businesses grow.

Tabby Inc. is a financial technology company based in the United Arab Emirates that offers innovative payment solutions for online and offline shopping. The company specializes in a buy now, pay later service, providing consumers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia with flexible payment options. Customers can choose to pay for their purchases either in a single deferred payment or in multiple installments, allowing them to manage their spending and enhance their shopping experience. Through its platform, Tabby aims to reshape the relationship between consumers and money, promoting financial freedom and responsible spending.

Quant Data & Analytics is a consultancy company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2015. The firm specializes in data science and offers a range of services including data analytics, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Its expertise extends to data collection, quality management, predictive analytics, and analytics training. Quant aims to empower businesses and government entities by providing them with the tools and insights necessary to become data-driven, thus enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities. Additionally, the company develops a data analytics platform that facilitates project and data management, analytics, and data aggregation, enabling clients to address operational and strategic challenges effectively.

Dapi Ltd is a fintech company that specializes in developing an open banking application programming interface (API) designed to facilitate seamless payment transactions between consumer bank accounts and businesses. Established in 2019 and based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Dapi provides a suite of APIs that enable real-time access to customer bank accounts, payment initiation, and financial data retrieval. This functionality allows developers to create a variety of financial applications, including digital wallets and budget trackers, while also enabling fintech companies to offer services based on bank statement data. Operating in seven countries, including the United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, South Africa, and Kuwait, Dapi has experienced significant demand for its services, achieving notable growth in annual recurring revenue.

Sabbar Ltd., headquartered in Saudi Arabia, operates an on-demand staffing platform focused on blue-collar jobs within the retail, hospitality, and entertainment sectors across MENA. The company's core business is connecting businesses with highly qualified, vetted professionals for casual staff hiring during peak hours or high seasons. Sabbar streamlines the recruitment process by handling interviews, training, placement, shift scheduling, worker payments, and other administrative tasks, thereby reducing associated costs for its clients.

Kitopi is a Kitchen as a Service (KaaS) platform that provides restaurants with the essential infrastructure and software needed to establish delivery-only locations efficiently and cost-effectively. Founded in 2018 by Mohamad Ballout, Saman Darkan, Bader Ataya, and Andy Arenas, the company operates a network of over 60 cloud kitchens across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Kitopi's offerings include kitchen infrastructure, management services, call assistance, delivery management, trained staff, and industry-specific technology, allowing restaurateurs to focus on their culinary creations while minimizing capital expenditure and time. Although Kitopi expanded into the United States in 2019, it exited the market following the onset of the pandemic.

Dapi Ltd is a fintech company that specializes in developing an open banking application programming interface (API) designed to facilitate seamless payment transactions between consumer bank accounts and businesses. Established in 2019 and based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Dapi provides a suite of APIs that enable real-time access to customer bank accounts, payment initiation, and financial data retrieval. This functionality allows developers to create a variety of financial applications, including digital wallets and budget trackers, while also enabling fintech companies to offer services based on bank statement data. Operating in seven countries, including the United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, South Africa, and Kuwait, Dapi has experienced significant demand for its services, achieving notable growth in annual recurring revenue.

Lucidya, LLC is a software as a service (SaaS) company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2016. It specializes in social media monitoring and analytics, offering a platform that enables organizations to detect and analyze spikes in social media activity, track trending hashtags, and access brand statistics through an interactive live dashboard. Lucidya's solution includes real-time alerting, automated reporting, competitive analysis, and benchmarking, making it valuable for a diverse range of clients, including agencies, brands, non-profit organizations, and media industries. Leveraging proprietary artificial intelligence and Arabic natural language processing technologies, Lucidya provides accurate analysis of social media interactions in Arabic, establishing itself as a leading tool in the MENA region. The company has successfully expanded its customer base beyond Saudi Arabia to over six countries, serving various sectors such as telecommunications, banking, automotive, and retail.

Kitopi is a Kitchen as a Service (KaaS) platform that provides restaurants with the essential infrastructure and software needed to establish delivery-only locations efficiently and cost-effectively. Founded in 2018 by Mohamad Ballout, Saman Darkan, Bader Ataya, and Andy Arenas, the company operates a network of over 60 cloud kitchens across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Kitopi's offerings include kitchen infrastructure, management services, call assistance, delivery management, trained staff, and industry-specific technology, allowing restaurateurs to focus on their culinary creations while minimizing capital expenditure and time. Although Kitopi expanded into the United States in 2019, it exited the market following the onset of the pandemic.

Telfaz11 is a media production company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2011. It operates an Arabic multi-channel network that focuses on talent management, comedy, entertainment, and content creation. The company specializes in producing and distributing engaging online content, partnering with video platforms to deliver captivating series and films that resonate with local audiences while maintaining universal appeal. Telfaz11 influences social trends and provides opportunities for brands to promote themselves through its creative entertainment offerings, ensuring a blend of entertainment and brand promotion within its network.

Souqalmal.com LLC FZ operates a leading financial comparison website in the Middle East, providing consumers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia with the tools to search and compare various financial products. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Dubai, the platform offers detailed information on credit cards, personal loans, car loans, bank accounts, mortgages, and various insurance options, including car, home, travel, and SME insurance. Users can obtain real-time quotes for insurance in under 60 seconds and have their policies issued within an hour. Souqalmal.com has also expanded its services to include mobile phone and broadband plans, as well as educational options like schools and nurseries. The company has received multiple awards for its innovative approach and has grown its insurance business significantly. With backing from notable investors and a proven track record, Souqalmal.com continues to empower consumers to make informed financial decisions.

Souqalmal.com LLC FZ operates a leading financial comparison website in the Middle East, providing consumers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia with the tools to search and compare various financial products. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Dubai, the platform offers detailed information on credit cards, personal loans, car loans, bank accounts, mortgages, and various insurance options, including car, home, travel, and SME insurance. Users can obtain real-time quotes for insurance in under 60 seconds and have their policies issued within an hour. Souqalmal.com has also expanded its services to include mobile phone and broadband plans, as well as educational options like schools and nurseries. The company has received multiple awards for its innovative approach and has grown its insurance business significantly. With backing from notable investors and a proven track record, Souqalmal.com continues to empower consumers to make informed financial decisions.