Regional As global VC interest shifts to MENA fintech, now is the time for local startups An article by Olena Petrosyuk, the co-founders of Waveup, an advisory firm for startups For a long time, MENA startups were underdogs in... Thought Leadership • 26 August, 2024 oped
Regional Key strategies for breaking into the MENA startup ecosystem An article by Dr. Stavroula Kalogeras, MBA Program Director for Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University... Thought Leadership • 19 August, 2024 oped
Regional Essential tools for MENA CFOs to step up their game An article by Karl Crowther, VP of MEA at Alteryx In the digital era, the role of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) has evolved beyond... Thought Leadership • 01 July, 2024 oped
Regional AI redefines MENA corporate travel business An article by Stan Klyuy, a Chief Commercial Officer at Tumodo, an online business travel platform. In 2024, the digital... Thought Leadership • 24 June, 2024 AI Artificial intelligence Travel
Saudi Arabia Tawaref Series: A comprehensive guide to licensing and document attestation Our previous article provided a comprehensive overview of the diverse types of foreign investment licenses available in Saudi Arabia. Now... Tawaref • 10 June, 2024 Tawaref oped
Regional What makes the GCC the ideal destination for entrepreneurs? An article by Nathan Farrugia, Managing Director of Vistage International, the UAE. Expanding into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)... Thought Leadership • 30 May, 2024 oped
Saudi Arabia Tawaref series: Types of foreign investment licences in Saudi Arabia Once entrepreneurs have grasped the Saudi business scene, setup costs, and day-to-day expenses, it's time to delve into the process of... Tawaref • 27 May, 2024 Tawaref
Regional B2B SaaS shapes the future of fintech in MENA An article by Ghady Rayess, the co-founder and managing director of FOO. Across the Middle East, digital transformation is... Thought Leadership • 20 May, 2024 SAAS b2b Fintech
Regional Cybersecurity in the era of remote work An article by Kamal Reggad, co-founder and CEO of RemotePass Remote work has evolved from a short-term fix to a cornerstone of modern... Thought Leadership • 16 May, 2024 cybersecurity
Saudi Arabia Tawaref Series: Understanding annual operating cost in Saudi Arabia Maintaining a legal presence in Saudi Arabia is not a one-size-fits-all approach for any business, with the annual operational cost... Tawaref • 13 May, 2024 Tawaref
U.A.E Five trends UAE fintech can leverage to stay competitive An article by Viktor Kasianov, CEO of UnaFinancial’s digital finance app to be launched in the UAE. With its... Thought Leadership • 02 May, 2024 oped Fintech
Saudi Arabia Tawaref Series: Saudi corporate annual operating costs explained After understanding the CapEx costs (hard costs and setup partner fees) involved in establishing a business in Saudi Arabia, the next... Tawaref • 29 April, 2024 Tawaref Saudi expansion
Saudi Arabia Tawaref series: Categorising Saudi setup partners by soft costs In Saudi Arabia, we often see foreign companies spend two to three months just shopping for service providers who can lead their... Tawaref • 15 April, 2024 Tawaref
Saudi Arabia Tawaref Series: The truth behind Saudi landing hard costs It is no secret that expansion to Saudi Arabia has become notorious for being extremely costly, with complaints of corporate service... Tawaref • 25 March, 2024 Tawaref
Regional Women's role in Mena's green economy Petra Jeffery, Assistant Professor at the School of Social Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Dubai Amidst the stark realities of gender... Thought Leadership • 18 March, 2024 Green Economy International Women's Day IWD
Saudi Arabia Tawaref Series: A blueprint for foreign investment success in Saudi Arabia Although Saudi Arabia has gained considerable momentum as one of the hottest hubs for entrepreneurship, actually securing the first riyal... Tawaref • 11 March, 2024 Tawaref
Saudi Arabia Tawaref Series: an entrepreneur's journey in Saudi Arabia, from bootstrapping to big bucks As an entrepreneur considering a landing in Saudi Arabia and the establishment of a company, a crucial decision awaits: whether to navigate... Tawaref • 19 February, 2024 Tawaref expanding to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Tawaref Series: navigating Saudi expansion In today's interconnected global economy, tech entrepreneurs are continually exploring new frontiers to expand their businesses and... Tawaref • 05 February, 2024 Tawaref expanding to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia An introduction to the Tawaref series Wamda has partnered up with Tawaref, a Saudi Arabia-based tech investment community that also provides startup advisory, legal consultancy... Tawaref • 05 February, 2024 Tawaref expanding to Saudi Arabia
U.A.E UAE corporate tax: what startups need to know Rayhan Aleem is the founder of Alpha Pro Partners, a UAE-based accounting firm focused on the tech sector. The UAE has long been a... Thought Leadership • 08 May, 2023 corporation tax
Global An essential guide to SAFEs A critical part of any startup’s journey is fundraising. This can be particularly challenging in the very early days of building your... Thought Leadership • 08 December, 2022 Clara
Saudi Arabia Startup advice: How to set up a business in Saudi Arabia Paul Arnold is the managing director at Sovereign PPG Saudi Arabia, a provider of corporate and trusts services What are the... Thought Leadership • 28 November, 2022 startup advice
Regional Does Mena need to pay greater attention to developments in AI? Artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated through almost every industry and sector, changing our daily interactions with technology... Nesma Abdel Azim • 15 September, 2022 Artificial intelligence
Global What is yield farming in DeFi? Charlie Martin is the head of operations at Gro, a decentralised finance platform based in the UK. Prior to Gro, he started his career in... Thought Leadership • 14 July, 2022 DeFi cryptocurrency