The UAE didn’t just lead MENA in Q1 2026 — it dominated. $625.8M. 46 deals. 66.5% of everything raised in the entire region. Saudi Arabia came second with $156.7M across 57 deals — more deals, smaller cheques. Egypt held third. Everyone else? Far behind. This isn’t just a funding story. It’s a signal about where the world’s investors trust their capital most right now. 👀 Are you building in MENA? Which market are you betting on? Drop it below #BytecastDaily #MENATech #UAEStartups #StartupFunding #GCC