![Residential housing and skyscrapers stand on the city skyline in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016. Saudi Arabian stocks led Gulf Arab markets lower after oil extended its slump from the lowest close since 2004. Photographer: Waseem Obaidi/Bloomberg](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/Q4KVSXDW5DDI4GHIRUBD2PZ5WY.jpg?smart=true&auth=ec803c93cca4ebafcb0c6688455b7a0c87d29ae881ff41de80fb0bdcf1a59ee8&width=400&height=225)
The skyline of the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia has been aggressively developing its technology ecosystem. Bloomberg
The skyline of the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia has been aggressively developing its technology ecosystem. Bloomberg
Saudi Arabia becomes Mena's top market for venture capital funding with $1.38bn in 2023
Investments were driven by four mega deals across the financial technology and e-commerce sectors, Magnitt says