Wamda

U.A.E

Overhauling MENA's biodiesel industry [Q&A]

Karl Feilder believes he’s designed the first biodiesel system in the world that really works, and is willing to explain down to the...

Neutral Fuels Karl Feilder biofuel

Egypt

Egypt's makers mark out industry roadblocks [WamdaTV]

Egypt's tech startup sector includes a surprisingly large number of 'makers': entrepreneurs such as Integreight CEO...

MiniMakerFair Hardware

Lebanon

What we learned: Mix N’ Mentor Beirut

Even the most amazing of ideas need a little help. (Images via Wamda with Sam Fakhoury) During our Mix N’ Mentor Beirut we gained s...

Choueiri Group Diwanee Y Venture Partners

Regional

Where can you spend your bitcoins in the Middle East?

Though Bitcoin in MENA is in its infancy, demand and adoption are fast growing. (Image via BitOasis) This is a crosspost with...

bitcoins Bit Oasis Bitcoin

Regional

To Lean or not to Lean?

The Lean business methodology works for every business – except for those it doesn’t. The model is increasingly...

lean startup QBIC Lean Methodology

Regional

5 tips for wearables-focused startups

Pauline Van Dongen's wearable solar shirt. (Image via Pauline Van Dongen) When it comes to wearable technologies the MENA region could do...

MEMakers Wearable devices

Regional

Why we can’t give up on Arab diaspora engagement [Opinion]

Note: In this article, Middle East / Arab refers to the Levant (Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine). Arab diasporas are a true mosaic....

Palestinian Diaspora Jordanian Diaspora Syrian Diaspora

U.A.E

UAE creates future female robotics entrepreneurs

The UAE could produce MENA’s next wave of female robotics and hardware entrepreneurs, as technology programs throughout the Emirates...

robotics uae abu dhabi

Regional

Should my startup invest in content marketing?

Still unsure about the value of content marketing? Read on. (Image via The Sales Lion) “We’re thinking about marketing for our startup but ...

content marketing Wissam Dandan content

Regional

How to leverage failure [Wamda TV]

There is no shortage of literature about failure. Bloomberg reported that the average startup that failed between 2010 and 2013 failed 20...

Hanan Abdel Meguid Kamelizer Failure

Saudi Arabia

Misreading Saudi entrepreneurship [Opinion]

When looking at it from the outside, Saudi Arabia’s entrepreneurship potential appears very different to the reality. There are arrogant m...

entrepreneurship Saudi Arabia Women

Regional

Know your competition... or else [Wamda Cartoon]

Competitors are just ninjas who don't use swords. One minute you think you're about to disrupt a whole sector, then BAM, someone else comes...

Humor competition Cartoon

Palestine

Goodbye San Francisco loyalty card, hello Ramallah startup

When Mohammed Amleh left a well paid job in the loyalty card business, in San Francisco, to return to Palestine to launch a startup, people...

SWIPT ramallah palestine

Global

Four reasons why a startup-to-startup economy works

Coming together can be a beautiful thing for startups. (Image via atelier.net) As a serial entrepreneur and creator of Timez5, Nader...

S2S Collaboration NASA

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

Regional

Keeping your hands clean

Almost half of all businesses in MENA do not have anti-corruption or bribery policies in place, and startups are at unique risk if they...

Corruption

Regional

6 steps to valuing a tech startup [Opinion]

This is an edited crosspost with BOOSTMENA. There are hundreds (if not thousands) of posts on the subject of valuation, specifically...

irr tech startup Valuation

Regional

5 apps to help you stay focused this Ramadan

Getting organized at the best of times is hard. All you need is some quiet....and an app. Your smartphone can be a powerful tool when it...

IFTTT Ramadan Legacy Habit List

Global

Nature versus nurture, can you breed an entrepreneur?

Once mixed, there's no turning back. (Image via Raail.com) A new wave of entrepreneurship research encompassing the classical psychology...

Personality traits Nature versus nurture entrepreneurs

Lebanon

Daily deals site ScoopCity outlives, outplays Lebanese rivals

Brothers Abdallah and Ghaith Yafi (Image via Executive Magazine) ScoopCity was one of the first online daily deals platforms in...

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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

Lebanon

What does it take to make it in the Lebanese ecosystem?

There was plenty to discuss at Energy Boost. (Images via Facebook) How do you make it big in a country like Lebanon? How do you...

Energy Boost UK Lebanon Tech Hub Beirut Digital District

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

Regional

How international SEO is different, and how to do it right

Effective search engine optimization requires close attention to details. Any digital marketer or SEO (search engine optimization)...

Search Engine optimization Wissam Dandan SEO

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