The Egypt-based VC is betting on recycling, industry, and energy startups across MENA, with a Q3 2026 close in sight Averroes Ventures is moving to scale its investment strategy. The Egypt-based firm is preparing to launch a USD 50 million fund targeting startups that turn waste into value across North Africa and the Middle...

F&G Q1 2026 slides: strong sales growth offset by investment headwinds  

Image source: Getty Images Volatile oil prices are rattling stock markets around the world as the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to disrupt passage in the Strait of Hormuz. As of Friday (8 May), Brent crude was hovering above $100 a barrel — roughly 40%-60% higher than February. Global stocks have felt the pinch: the...