1001
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AI startup that embeds engineers with airlines, ports and energy operators to develop applied AI products improving efficiency and supply chains.
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Dubai-backed startups raised multiple multi-million-dollar rounds in 2026, led by Fasset’s $51M Series B and 1001’s $30M Series A, with activity spanning AI, embedded finance, Web3, PropTech, FoodTech and e‑commerce.
How AI Supports Real-Time Decision-Making in Saudi Arabia's Airports and Ports
1001, an operational-AI startup led by Bilal Abu‑Ghazaleh, raised $30M Series A to embed real-time decision support across Saudi airports, ports and logistics corridors using a 'living operational model'. The approach aims to improve coordination, reduce integration friction, and unlock measurable economic value.
MENA Startup Funding Surpasses $1.57 Billion in June as AI Leads Investment Activity
MENA startups raised $1.572 billion in June 2026 across 21 disclosed deals, led by ICEYE’s $1.2 billion mega-round (backed by the Qatar Investment Authority) while AI-focused companies accounted for the largest share of deal activity by count.
AI Startup 1001 Raises $30 Million to Expand Sovereign AI Platform Across the GCC
1001, an AI startup building sovereign AI operating systems for critical infrastructure, raised $30M in a Series A led by Lux Capital to expand across the GCC and deepen engineering, sales and regional deployment.