Startups are launching faster than we can write about them, so here’s our list of raw newbies to watch.

Biotags
Saudi Arabia
Biotechnology

This startup graduated from Taqadam, an accelerator program at KAUST university. It offers customized protein solutions for research and industrial production using the college’s technology. The Biotags technology reduces costs and development time and facilitates the introduction of engineered research tools and tailored biopharmaceuticals or diagnostics.

Flyex
Egypt
Travel

This mobile app allows users to search, compare and book different airlines, track flights and send feedback directly to the airlines social media accounts.

Karwa
Iraq
Transportation

This new cab hailing startup launched in Baghdad, allowing users to order a cab from their mobile devices using the location feature. The app, which works similarly to Uber and Careem, has an emergency button that users can click on during their trip and a rating section.

Libanshop
Lebanon
Ecommerce

This online store sells everything from electronics to computers and office items, jewelry and watches, to. Customers can also buy using the mobile app available on Android and iOS.

Pdexi
Egypt
Edtech

This online platform offers online courses covering business development, financials, business etiquette, business modeling, digital marketing, among others. The courses are in Arabic.

Return Hound
UAE
Hospitality

This Dubai-based company was launched in 2016. It specializes reuniting owners with items they have lost in hotels. Users on the platform can report their missing item and when a match is found, the company will deliver to their doorstep.

Feature image via Karwa.