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 MENA startups raise $355 million in July 2024, recording 206% MoM growth The amount invested in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) startups rebounded in July 2024, recording $355 million raised by... Nesma Abdel Azim • 12 August, 2024 Investment
Regional Navigating the digital art revolution: Is it worth an investment? An article by Fabian Ritter, head of community at CAST Studios The way art is created, sold and owned will change forever. Yet... Thought Leadership • 05 August, 2024 NFT Cryptocurrencies
Regional Rasayel's manifesto for crafting a remote culture Remote work changed the way startups work forever. This new way of working opened countless doors and possibilities for companies that... Thought Leadership • 29 July, 2024 Rasayel remote work
Regional The true impact of open immigration policies on MENA's economic growth An article by Ali Haider, the regional director of Nomadic In the face of heightened global competition for skilled professionals,... Thought Leadership • 22 July, 2024 oped
Regional AI leverages real estate sector in MENA An article by Anna Skigin, co-founder of Frank Porter The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) extends across all industries as... Thought Leadership • 15 July, 2024 Real Estate Proptech AI
Regional MENA startups raise $116 million in June 2024, bringing H1 total to $882 million Investment activity in MENA’s startup space slowed down in June 2024, as 38 tech startups raised $116 million, bringing the half-year... Nesma Abdel Azim • 08 July, 2024 Investment
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
Egypt Why investing in sportstech and AI is crucial for Egyptian economy? An article by Mohamed Abdelmotaleb, Vice President and Head of NBA Egypt. Imagine a future where Egyptian athletes consistently... Thought Leadership • 13 June, 2024 Sportstech NBA Africa Startup Accelerator
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 MENA startups raise $282 million in May 2024, recording 413% MoM growth The investment value in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region experienced a substantial surge in May 2024. A total of 40 MENA... Nesma Abdel Azim • 03 June, 2024 Investment Infograhpic
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