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Source: Anadolu Ajansı

Iraq’s Najaf Airport Suspends All Flights to and from Iran

The Iraqi government is holding direct negotiations with the United States to exempt several domestic airports from sanctions targeting Iranian airlines. The restrictions halted flights connecting Iranian cities with Iraqi destinations, including Najaf and Baghdad. Iraq is requesting a waiver on humanitarian grounds to resume flights for medical treatment, education, and pilgrimages.

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Source: EnterpriseAM

UAE Startups Face Challenges Securing Lead Investors for Growth Stage Funding Rounds

Startups in the UAE are encountering hurdles in securing lead investors to anchor their growth-stage funding rounds, according to a report by EnterpriseAM. While early-stage capital remains accessible, the scarcity of lead venture capital participants is constraining expansion-stage financing across the ecosystem. The dynamic highlights a financing bottleneck for maturing enterprises seeking larger capital injections within the Emirates.

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Source: EnterpriseAM

UAE Startups Face Challenges Finding Lead Investors for Growth Rounds

Startups in the United Arab Emirates are encountering difficulties securing lead investors for growth-stage financing rounds, according to EnterpriseAM. The bottleneck impacts emerging businesses seeking larger capital injections to scale operations. Regional ventures face a shortage of institutional backers willing to anchor and price late- and growth-stage rounds.

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