{"id":55549,"date":"2026-01-13T12:53:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T09:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/?p=55549"},"modified":"2026-01-13T13:00:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T10:00:43","slug":"phaze-ventures-participates-in-7-5m-funding-round-for-omani-emushrif-to-upgrade-school-transportation-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/2026\/01\/phaze-ventures-participates-in-7-5m-funding-round-for-omani-emushrif-to-upgrade-school-transportation-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Phaze Ventures Participates in $7.5M Funding Round for Omani eMushrif to Upgrade School Transportation Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Phaze Ventures has announced its participation in a $7.5 million funding round for eMushrif, an Omani company specializing in AI and IoT-powered school management solutions.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The round was led by Jasoor Ventures and joined by Annex Investment, Ithca Group, IDO Investment, along with several prominent individual investors.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">eMushrif plans to expand its operations across the Gulf region and enhance its platforms through an integrated suite of solutions aimed at modernizing school transportation and improving operational efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Phaze Ventures has participated in a $7.5 million funding round for eMushrif, an Omani company specialized in IoT-based school management, led by Jasoor Ventures and joined by Annex Investment, Ithca Group, IDO Investment, along with several prominent individual investors.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The funding round aims to support eMushrif\u2019s regional expansion across the Gulf, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE, while also enhancing its investment capacity to develop products and strengthen operational capabilities within Oman and Kuwait.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">eMushrif currently operates a smart school transportation platform that makes operations safer, more efficient, and measurable, by integrating artificial intelligence, IoT, and real-time data, providing visibility and control for all stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The company currently serves over 120,000 students in public and private schools in Oman and Kuwait, in collaboration with government authorities and private sector operators.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Abdullah Al Shuksi, Co-founder and CEO of Phaze Ventures, said:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n&#8220;This investment reflects our continued confidence in eMushrif\u2019s leadership in a highly specialized and vital sector&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">He add:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8220;The team has demonstrated consistent execution across the region, and we believe the company is well-positioned to continue expanding and developing its offerings.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Adnan Al Shaeili, CEO of eMushrif, added:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8220;School transportation and its associated safety technologies represent a multi-billion-dollar global market, driven by increasing focus on student safety, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">He add:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8220;Our expansion into Saudi Arabia and the UAE positions us to capture a significant market share while delivering tangible impact to students, schools, and families.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Phaze Ventures has participated in a $7.5 million funding round 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