Wamda

Saudi Arabia

A ‘quattro’ of Mix N’ Mentors coming to Saudi Arabia

Wamda is organizing four rounds of its flagship event, Mix N’ Mentor, in Saudi during the last two months of the year. The...

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Tunisia

How this startup digitized the business of second-hand clothes in Tunisia

Almost 30 percent of Tunisians buy second-hand clothes, according to the Trade Union Chamber of the Import, Export and Transformation of...

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Kuwait

‘Scent-preneurs’ are gaining momentum in the region as clients seek individuality

It is said that perfume is something that’s invisible, yet an unforgettable accessory. Beyond the pleasance it evokes, and the...

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Regional

Great potential, more work in store for the MENA’s travel tech sector

At GITEX 2017, Dubai Airport Authority revealed a virtual aquarium tunnel. As you walked through the tunnel, consumed by glimpses of...

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Tunisia

Entrepreneurs in south Tunisia are trying to make an impact

When you leave the capital of Tunisia and its brand new cluster of coworking spaces, the rest of the country is like a new field to explore...

Social Entrepreneurship Mentorship decentralization

Global

Robotics are set to revolutionise hospitality and guest servicing

On Thursday March 10, 2016 the special guest at the ITB Berlin Hospitality Day, one of the world’s leading travel trade shows, was...

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U.A.E

54 hours challenge to build 8 startups in Ras Al Khaimah

The first startup incubator in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) was inaugurated last Thursday at Julfar Towers, in the presence of H.E. Sheikh...

Ras Al Khaimah RAK Startup Weekend

Jordan

Reasons behind the mushrooming of electric cars on Jordan’s roads [Q&A]

In 2016, electric car sales hit a new record with over 750,000 sales worldwide. The same year also witnessed the highest number of electric...

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U.A.E

Highlights you might have missed at GITEX Future Stars

GITEX Technology Week hosted its 37th annual electronics and technology conference and trade show this week, connecting the MENA region to...

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U.A.E

Dubai Startup Hub launches program to facilitate partnerships between startups and corporations

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has launched its Market Access program during the GITEX...

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U.A.E

‘The Trip’ is bringing outdoor cycling indoors with VR

The hype around crossfit is only one example of the increasing need for alternative fitness. However, even this trendy new workout style...

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Saudi Arabia

A Saudi Arabian student succeeded in home-cooked food delivery orders

This year, online food orders in Saudi Arabia reached $644 million so far, and are expected to exceed $1 billion by 2019. After noting...

Mathaqi مذاقي Saudi Arabia

Regional

Middle East NXT Banking Summit: Fintech will boost the banking sector in the region

With the urge of knowing and sharing fintech capabilities and the way they impact the economy, The Middle East NXT Banking Summit,...

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Jordan

Geeks focuses on automation to scale business operations

Time flies when you're having fun! Dubai-based startup Geeks, launched in December 2014 by the Jordanian partners Mousa Yassin and...

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U.A.E

How family traditions inspired a jewelry business

Emirati Salama Mohamed started her pearl business inspired by the roots of her family. Her late grandfather, Mosa Al Qubaisi, was a...

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U.A.E

This after school activities marketplace is using bitcoins to go global

Unlike loaded school days, which fall heavy and stressful on little ones’ shoulders, extracurricular activities, will help them...

Afterschool.ae Kids activities Bitcoin

Regional

When startups create solutions to MENA’s underprivileged communities [Infographic]

The daunting challenges that face underprivileged communities throughout the MENA region will continue to be a central issue for both the...

Humanitarian Aid startups refugess

Global

Five reasons why you should adopt cloud computing

We all know that cloud computing has revolutionized the way business is done at Google, Amazon, Apple, and other IT giants. It...

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Global

What I Know about hotels’ online reputation: PwC’s Martin Berlin

Online payments are playing an increasingly more paramount role in the hotels and hospitality industry. Increasing online bookings are...

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Regional

New startups on the block: October

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

Startup List

Global

How Orange is helping entrepreneurs cooperate with telcos [Q&A]

Orange, the French multinational telecommunications company, has recently made strides in diversifying its business activities while...

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Global

Startup Watch: Porsche’s new hybrid car, patriotic entrepreneurs in China, and babies' F1 innovation

The world of entrepreneurship news is a complex one, with people ever ready to give their two cents on how you should be running your...

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U.A.E

What I know about running a profitable company: NOW Money’s Ian Dillon

Ian Dillon and Katherine Budd were university mates before cofounding NOW Money, a fintech platform that delivers banking services to the...

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Lebanon

Bus stops in Lebanon are getting smarter

The World Bank’s Roads and Employment Project for Lebanon in 2017 estimated the Lebanese road network for almost 21,705 kilometers,...

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