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Opinion: Why hiring an MBA- or getting one- isn't a bad thing

This is an opinion piece written by Kia Davis, who advises startups throughout the Middle East and Africa. “To value your company, add $1 ...

Data, women, and failure: Wamda launches new topics

Small things get us excited at Wamda. Last week, we quietly redesigned our sidebar, shifting to new categories that reflect the ways we...

Wamda News

What is your favorite online advertising method?

Note: This piece has been adapted from its Arabic original. Sometimes it pays to look beyond the surface of...

Advertising Social Media Marketing

Is mandatory military service hurting entrepreneurship in Egypt?

Imagine what the world would be like if Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg had all been forced to spend three years in...

Government Ecosystem Legal

Leading Egyptian content portal switches to horizontal navigation: a model to follow?

Websites adopting designs originally made for desktop screens often look cluttered on tablets and mobile. As smartphone and tablet use...

Egypt User Experience Design

How Algeria's mobile operators fare on social media [Infographic]

A strong social networking strategy can be a game-changer in any industry. Mobile operators for example, many of which have been around...

Telecommunication Infographic Social Media

Why sharing your ideas can change the world: The power of email

I bet you’ve had at least one great idea pop into your head during the last couple of weeks, and I also bet you didn’t do anything about it...

Advice

Weekly Wrap-Up: July 28-August 01

This week, our top articles gave a general, macro view of workspace and social networks dynamics. How do you keep up with what's happening...

Weekly Wrap-Up

Moroccan iftars à la geek: a look at how the Maghreb ecosystem is developing

In Morocco, the geek and startup social life doesn’t stop during Ramadan. Au contraire! Two major events take place during the holy month: t...

Talks Marrakech Casablanca

Regional

Global vs. local: What is the best strategy for building a mobile game?

On our Facebook page, we've previously discussed the importance of localizing when building a product that will find...

Poll Results Mobile Gaming Gaming

How customers connect with brands on social networks [Infographic]

For startups looking to better market their products and engage with consumers, mastering social media is key. According to a recent study...

Infographic Social Networks Social Media

Overcoming failure, Jordan's Wheels Express founder launches logistics startup in Dubai

When we last caught up with Ibrahim Manna, he was just closing down his delivery startup, Wheels Express, one of Jordan’s early s...

Logistics Shipping Failure

Can this Jordanian startup revolutionize social networking using voice?

Sowt could be called Twitter for audiophiles. As a social network based upon short voice recordings, this Jordan-based platform (whose...

Social Networks Social Media

Using technology to conquer harassment in Egypt: A look at HarassMap

When we see major social problems around us continue to grow, we can either ignore them, deny them, or face them head on to find solutions...

Crowdmapping Social Change Social Entrepreneurship

What happens online every 60 seconds [Infographic]

While you're taking a full minute to Google "grumpy cat," Amazon just made $83,000 in sales, 571 new websites were created, and 1.4 million ...

Social Networks Social Media Digital Media

Regional

16 popular coworking spaces in the Arab world

This piece has been updated from its original publishing date on November 22, 2012. As more and more people catch the entrepreneurial...

Top Lists Ecosystem Coworking Spaces

Football e-commerce store launches in Dubai to offer fans more niche apparel

It's not hard to see a Barca jersey almost anywhere in the Arab world these days. But when it comes to finding more obscure jerseys, the...

Sports E-commerce

How Jordanians are using the internet [Infographic]

Although internet penetration in Jordan is only around 48%, those who do use the internet have been incredibly active. Of the 1.5 million...

Internet growth Jordan Social Networks

How workplace dynamics are changing in the Arab world [Infographic]

Nine in ten professionals in the Middle East and North Africa have friends and relatives who have been hit by unemployment. But times are...

Infographic Programme

What does Rotana's entrance into the Arabic video on demand market mean for startups?

The massive popularity of online video streaming in the Arab world is beginning to attract the attention of big companies looking for...

Video On Demand

Weekly Wrap-Up: July 21-25

What makes a brand? At Wamda, we've come across companies that work hard to build a friendly, accessible profile by cultivating a solid...

Weekly Wrap-Up

Regional

Signs you are a natural born entrepreneur [Infographic]

Are you a natural entrepreneur, a mid-level manager, or better as a team member? The infographic below shows what type of person you may be...

Infographic

Global

11 tips for managing your company blog

Gone are the days when blogging was only an online diary, where bloggers would post about favorite meals and activities....

Top Lists Tips Advice

Entrepreneur launches magazine, radio show for Egypt's startups

As Egypt’s startup community continues to grow, coverage of entrepreneurship here has remained the domain of Western or more regional A...

Egypt Media Digital Media

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