Wamda

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)...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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 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

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

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...

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

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 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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

DeFi cryptocurrency

Regional

A guide to good governance for startups

Dr. Mussaad M. Al-Razouki is the chief investment and business development officer of Kuwait Life Sciences Company. He has over 15...

governance

Regional

The importance of last mile in e-commerce

Lee Shepherd is the director at Amazon Logistics, Middle East and North Africa Operations “Start with the customer and work...

Amazon E-commerce Logistics

Global

How is impact measured?

Most organisations around the world want to create “impact”, but what does this impact look like and what is the best way to...

Impact

Regional

Mena's mental health startups support fellow entrepreneurs' mental health and wellbeing

Wamda and Microsoft for Startups have published a research report on the impact of Covid-19 on the state of mental health and...

Regional

Startup advice: Six tips for early stage founders from Bayzat’s Talal Bayaa

Talal Bayaa is the co-founder and CEO of Bayzat, a UAE-based startup providing businesses with smart insurance, HR, and payroll...

Bayzat startup advice

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