Press release:

Dubai, UAE – August 4, 2025 — Wamda, the platform dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship and innovation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has entered into a collaboration with Inc. Arabia, the official Middle East edition of the US-headquartered Inc.com, which is published by 7awi Media Group, to broaden and enrich journalistic coverage of the region’s startup ecosystem.

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to inclusive storytelling and media access for founders, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem enablers across the Arab world. By combining Wamda’s regional network and ecosystem insights with Inc. Arabia’s editorial reach and publishing capabilities, both entities aim to highlight the people and ideas shaping the MENA’s innovation economy.

“At Wamda, we believe in the power of consistent and credible storytelling to support ecosystem growth. This collaboration with Inc. Arabia is a practical step toward expanding the visibility of entrepreneurial voices and contributing to a more informed and connected regional narrative,” said Fadi Ghandour, the CEO of Wamda. 

The collaboration will focus on co-publishing selected stories, exploring opportunities for research-based content, and ensuring broader reach for under-represented voices in the regional ecosystem. It also opens the door for potential joint initiatives that can deepen the media’s role in supporting economic and social development through entrepreneurship.

“Inc. Arabia has always championed bold ideas and brave founders. This partnership with Wamda helps us go further—unearthing and amplifying stories that matter across the startup ecosystem,” said Anas (Andy) Abbar, CEO of the UAE-headquartered 7awi Media Group. “Together, we’re building the region’s most powerful media engine for innovation and entrepreneurship.”

In a region experiencing rapid digital transformation and an increasingly active startup landscape, both Wamda and Inc. Arabia see value in working together to provide high-quality, accessible coverage that informs, supports, and reflects the realities of entrepreneurship in the MENA.

About Wamda 

Wamda is a leading platform tracking and supporting entrepreneurship and innovation across the Middle East and North Africa. Through its news coverage, research, and community programmes, Wamda provides in-depth insights into the region’s startup ecosystem while fostering connections between founders, investors, corporates, and policymakers.

 About Inc. Arabia and 7awi Media Group

Launched in the MENA region in 2023, Inc. Arabia is the official Middle East edition of Inc. Business Media—an award-winning US-based multimedia brand for entrepreneurs that aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of risk-takers, innovators, and go-getters who are creating the future. 

Inc. Arabia is part of 7awi (pronounced “Hawi”) Media Group, a leading MENA-based group that has been creating engaging, meaningful content across its publishing platforms for the past 12 years.