Startup Wrap: Regional activity gathers momentum across funding, technology and new markets 

RIYADH: Startup and investment activity accelerated across the Middle East and Africa over the past seven days, with fresh funds reaching final close, founders securing new capital, and new platforms targeting healthcare, climate, finance, property and digital commerce. Phaze Ventures launches two AI funds Oman’s Phaze Ventures launched two investment funds targeting more than $75 million combined, with over $40 million already committed to backing artificial intelligence startups in Oman and