
MNT-Halan's $384M IPO highlights MENA fintech surge
Egyptian fintech MNT-Halan raises $384M in oversubscribed IPO, joining a wave of MENA AI and tech startups securing fresh funding.
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Egyptian fintech MNT-Halan raises $384M in oversubscribed IPO, joining a wave of MENA AI and tech startups securing fresh funding.

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