Wamda

Maghreb

How this social entrepreneurship coworking space could change Morocco

Don't let the basic interior fool you. Dare Space has huge potential. (Image via Hind Touissate, Dare Space) With its bare walls and...

MCISE Rabat Coworking Spaces

Egypt

How these Egyptians are building a digital community for pet lovers

Ideas and ventures often spring from a common problem that entrepreneurs and their communities face. This was true with Sarah Zohdi and...

dog lovers pet lovers The Dogs Network

Maghreb

Moroccan video project puts Arab success front and center

Arab Excellenceis turning the spotlight on successful Arabs. (Images via Arab Excellence) As a teenager, were you inspired by an Arab...

young arabs Success Stories Education

Saudi Arabia

Saudi telco STC launches accelerator and incubator

Between August and September, Saudi Telecom Company (STC) will launch InspireU, an accelerator and incubator aimed at developing young...

riyadh Demo Day incubators

Maghreb

3D printing tackles plastic on the shores of Morocco

Jennifer Gadient and Fabian Wyss in front of their Ultimaker 3D printer. (Image via Aline Mayard) It’s 6pm on the beach at Taghazout, a f...

3d printing waste morocco

U.A.E

Green is the new black, bringing bamboo sportswear to the UAE

A Baembu t-shirt. The camels approve. (Image via Plhong Flores) Most startup conferences will tell you that perfectionism is an enemy of...

Market OTB PechaKucha Clothing

Regional

Programmatic marketing, what is it and why entrepreneurs need it

There is no doubt that marketing and advertising is now an essential part of any entrepreneur's business strategy. Even if the funding a...

Artificial intelligence Rocket Fuel EMEA Dominic Trigg

Lebanon

CycleHack gets the wheels turning for a more bike-friendly Beirut

Public Interest Design cofounder Ibrahim Zahreddine discusses the challenges of cycling in Beirut at Beirut CycleHack. (Image via Maysaa...

cycling cyclehack Sustainability

Regional

From Egypt to the Gulf: conquering the HR market

Attracting good staff is the MENA-based entrepreneur’s constant lament, yet Egyptian Rania Abdallah says there are ways to solve this d...

talent AHRC AspireHRConsultants

Jordan

Oasis500 takes to the skies with aviation tie-up

MENA accelerator Oasis500 is stepping into the formidably tough aviation sector, signing a partnership with Royal Jordanian yesterday...

aviation royal jordanian industrial internet

Palestine

Ramallah-based real estate analytics startup aims to serve world

When you ask Peter Abualzolof, cofounder and CEO of Mashvisor, a startup for part-time real estate investors what pushes him, his answer is...

Mashvisor Real Estate Analytics

Global

How to build a multi-billion dollar business, according to Ex-Apple CEO John Sculley

John Sculley back in the day. (Image via Associated Press) “There has never been a better time to build a transformative company,” says Joh...

Steve Jobs John Sculley apple

Maghreb

Nurture your network, PR tips for startups

Entrepreneurs had a workshop in an intimate setting. (Images via Kaymu) When and how does one communicate the launch of a new project?...

Kaymu startupyourlife Casablanca

Regional

MENA biogas startups struggle for lift-off [Infographic]

Biogas hasn’t taken off in the Middle East yet, and the entrepreneurs driving it forward are battling both corporate rivals and a...

Taka Solutions Biogas MEMakers

Egypt

Egyptian financial services app takes steady path towards growth

Lack of funding is one of many obstacles that startups face. Many try to develop their goods and services as economically as possible...

mohamed hamada financial services

U.A.E

Payfort acquires White to build dead simple payment solutions to startups

White Payment's Yazin Alrihayem (left) and Payfort's Omar Soudodi. (Image via PAYFORT) PAYFORT, announced today the...

White Payments Payfort online payment

Global

Littlebits makes big in $44.2M funding round

Littlebits, the open source hardware startup from Lebanese founder Ayah Bdeir, has raised over $44 million in what they say is one of the...

MEMakers littlebits Electronics

U.A.E

Banking and insurance comparison startup Bayzat raises $1M led by BECO Capital

Bayzat, a UAE-based comparison site for health insurance services, banking products and car insurance has received a $1 million round...

Bayzat investement Funding

Maghreb

The House of Geeks gives Moroccan developers a reason to stay

Work and play are serious business at Morocco's House of Geeks. (Image via Quentin Qip) In this refurbished garage covered...

house of geeks talents Programme

Maghreb

Morocco attracts startups stars to Level Up event

Moroccan entrepreneurs are rushing to develop a thriving startup sector, and this year they managed to attract major players from their...

LevelUp LevelUp Morocco Moroco

Saudi Arabia

High-tech startups to get up to $2M from new Saudi fund

Since 2010 the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has invested in more than 30 projects through its Seed Fund. These cash...

WATER fund solar energy

Egypt

Lost in the City? LocName wants to find you

Egyptian start-up 'LocName' did not emerge from Cairo’s bustling streets, but in the Spanish city of Barcelona. Two years ago, young E...

Locname Souq.com Jumia

Jordan

Jordan training center links vocational development and community services

Dr. Ibrahim al Weydan, doctor and lecturer at Princess Mona College, and Dr. Yassin al Qudah, professor at Irbid National University,...

vocational development khawater

Egypt

KarmSolar signs first on-grid solar deal

KarmSolar is stepping into Egypt’s challenging grid-connected electricity market after signing a 27-year deal with Egypt’s...

PV KarmSolar solar energy

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