Wamda

Regional

STEP Conference 2020

STEP Conference, the leading technology festival for emerging markets, has launched its 9th edition under the theme of “the World...

U.A.E

The Hub: The Center of Excellence for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Environmentalism

GEMS World Academy Dubai (GWA), one of the leading IB+ schools, has been selected as the Center of Excellence for Entrepreneurship...

Global

The science of mentorship

By Ziad Matar, president of TiE Dubai and founding partner of Meditari & Ivan Fernandes, director of mentorship at TiE Dubai The...

Mentorship Mentor

Regional

Our top stories from 2019

The biggest story to emerge this year was Uber’s acquisition of Careem in March. The deal, worth $3.1 billion, was the largest...

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Egypt

The Pyramids and the future of innovation in Egypt

The Pyramids of Giza, the only wonder of the ancient world to remain standing, is intrinsic to the Egyptian psyche. It is not only a source...

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U.A.E

In conversation with Rita Huangzhen of iMile

When Rita Huangzhen left China in 2008 to work for Huawei in Dubai, she had no idea that the emirate would become the place she would get...

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Palestine

Overcoming barriers of women-led entrepreneurship in Palestine

Ghassan Amayra is the co-founder of Palestine-based MENACatalyst and Leila Farraj is the digital content strategist at...

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Regional

Arabnet Riyadh

ArabNet is an events, insights and innovation program, focused on tech business and innovation in the MENA region. The event...

Global

Just how different are the European and Mena ecosystems?

“Shove your startup idea where the sun doesn’t shine” read the sign that greeted visitors to Slush, Europe’s...

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U.A.E

Pivots and Failures with Repeat's Omer Aslan Gurel

Omer Aslan Gurel could have easily followed the path that was laid out for him – go to university and eventually join his family...

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U.A.E

WEEGS 2019 : 'Opportunity to Grow' session - apply before Nov 21

The Women’s Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS) is a significant collaboration between NAMA and UN Women, addressing women...

U.A.E

Volkswagen Mobility Challenge 2.0

The Volkswagen Mobility Challenge is returning to the region this year and is looking for young entrepreneurs based in the...

Regional

Wamda marks a decade of entrepreneurship at Area 2071 in Dubai

Wamda and Area 2071 hosted a panel discussion on Wednesday, November 6, to discuss the growth of the startup ecosystem over the past...

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Regional

Arab Startup Competition

MIT Enterprise Forum Arab Startup Competition (ASC) is a yearly competition initiated by the MIT Enterprise Forum Pan Arab since 2006....

Regional

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival, happening on November 25-26, 2019, at The Expo Center Sharjah, and is...

Global

The challenge of regulating technology without stifling innovation

This week, some 700 delegates descended on Dubai as part of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Futures Council to discuss and generate...

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Palestine

THE FINTECH BOOTCAMP 2019

Arab Bank is launching the first Fintech Bootcamp for Palestinian entrepreneurs with ideas within the Fintech industry. The bootcamp...

Lebanon

What impact will the Lebanon protests have on its startups?

The Arab social contract was designed to placate the people – provide public sector jobs and free social services, and the...

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Saudi Arabia

Why every investor should be looking at Saudi Arabia

An exponential entrepreneurial shift is underway in Saudi Arabia, and it is attracting substantial venture capital interest, says Luca...

STV Saudi Arabia Venture Capital

U.A.E

STEP Next - Dec 8

STEP Next, by STEP - organizers of the annual STEP Conference, is MENA’s tech talent summit designed to match the...

Oman

Oman's startup opportunity

The sultanate of Oman is gearing up to turbocharge its entrepreneurship ecosystem. While the Gulf state has not been traditionally known...

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Oman

Oman's startup opportunity

The sultanate of Oman is gearing up to turbocharge its small-to-medium-sized (SME) ecosystem. While the Gulf state has not been...

Oman Oman Technology Fund entrepreneurship

U.A.E

A Decade of Entrepreneurship - Register your interest to attend

It has been a decade since Yahoo! acquired Maktoob for $164 million, marking one of the most significant...

Iraq

Iraq Finance Expo: The future of financial technologies in Iraq

Officially cohosted with Central Bank of Iraq, the 3rd Annual Iraq Finance Expo (IFEX) is dedicated to unlocking the latest...

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