barq's Beyon Money deal puts Gulf fintech expansion in focus DOTGO NEWS · SAUDI BUSINESS · 13 OCTOBER 2026 Saudi barq Group has agreed a transaction that would bring Bahrain's Beyon Money into its fintech platform. Announced by Beyon on 7 October, the deal rema... 13/10/2026
Autobia raises $12 million to expand Saudi auto-parts commerce DOTGO NEWS · SAUDI BUSINESS · 12 OCTOBER 2026 Autobia has raised $12 million in Series A funding to expand its Saudi auto-parts business. For founders building business-to-business marketplaces, the d... 12/10/2026
Echelon’s funding puts Saudi AI deployment in focus DOTGO NEWS · SAUDI BUSINESS · 8 OCTOBER 2026 Saudi AI company Echelon has raised an investment round of undisclosed size, according to Jawlah’s 6 October report. The Riyadh business focuses on helping... 08/10/2026
World Bank’s Gulf outlook: plan for pressure, prepare for recovery DOTGO NEWS · REGIONAL OUTLOOK The World Bank’s latest regional outlook gives founders two planning horizons: economic pressure now, and a possible recovery next year. The recovery depends on condition... 07/10/2026
Saudi business demand strengthens: what founders should watch DOTGO NEWS · SAUDI BUSINESS Saudi businesses entered autumn with stronger demand, but a growing order book still comes with delivery and cost challenges. September’s non-oil survey offers founders a u... 06/10/2026
Rolls-Royce–MAKEEN deal puts Saudi manufacturing in focus DOTGO NEWS · INDUSTRY & MARKET ENTRY Saudi–European industrial cooperation has a concrete new example: a licence to manufacture and assemble marine engines in the Kingdom. On 1 October, Rolls-Royce Po... 05/10/2026