Careem acquires bike-sharing startup Cyacle, Trukkin raises $3.5 million, Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures co-leads $6 million investment in Amreican blockchain startup and more.

Here's what's happening in the tech, startup and VC universe today: 1. Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures co-leads $6 million investment in American blockchain startup Data Gumbo 2. Dubai-based truck aggregator Trukkin raises $3.5 million to connect shippers and truckers in the Middle East 3. Careem acquires UAE-based bike-sharing startup Cyacle to expand into micro-mobility 4. Ford and Swvl announce strategic partnership The MENAbytes Drop is brought to you Dukkan Media.

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The MENAbytes Drop is a weekly podcast that showcases the latest VC, TECH and STARTUP news in the Middle East and North Africa region. Hosted by Reem, the podcast features weekly exclusive reports, the occasional heavy-hitting guest and of course, the latest news in the MENA startup universe. The podcast is a reflection of the MENAbytes publication, which is the leading online startup news outlet from the Middle East & North Africa in terms of social media reach and engagement. The MENAbytes Drop is a member of the Dukkan Media family.