Egypt In conversation with Ahmed Wadi of MoneyFellows In a bid to fund his wedding, Ahmed Wadi realised he’d taken out the maximum loan limit from his bank and so he came up with the idea... Yasmeen Nabil • 21 May, 2019 Fintech Flat6Labs Cairo MoneyFellows
U.A.E Careem begins its "Chapter Two" Careem, the UAE-based ride-hailing app which was recently acquired by US-based Uber is only just starting its “second chapter”... Wamda • 28 April, 2019 careem Uber
U.A.E In conversation with Tarek Ghobar of PointCheckout Tarek Ghobar is the co-founder of PointCheckout, an online payment gateway that enables consumers to use their loyalty points and air miles... Triska Hamid • 23 April, 2019 Loyalty Programs Fintech 1776
Egypt Pivots and failures: The Wasla Browser story About nine out of every 10 startups in the Middle East fail, yet failure remains to be viewed with disdain. But with each failure comes an... Yasmeen Nabil • 11 April, 2019 Failure failures entrepreneurship
Palestine In conversation with Christina Ganim of Kenz Christina Ganim founded Kenz with her colleague and friend Nicola Cuoco. The e-commerce website, founded in Palestine, sells underwear to... Triska Hamid • 28 March, 2019 Entrepreneur startup Women Entrepreneur
Sudan In conversation with Mohamed Elzakey of Sudan's Tirhal Sudan’s startup ecosystem is seldom highlighted as one of opportunity due the country’s weak economy, high level of inflation... Triska Hamid • 20 February, 2019 ride hailing careem
U.A.E In conversation with Fodhil Benturquia of the UAE's Okadoc Okadoc is an online medical booking system launched in 2018 by Fodhil Benturquia. It aims to simplify the process of booking an appointment... Triska Hamid • 06 February, 2019 Health health tech medical solutions
Regional Innovation in the hands of refugees According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), there are 67 million refugees worldwide of these, 85 per cent are hosted by... Pamela Kesrouani • 21 January, 2019 Refugee Refugee tech syria
Iraq Iraqis turn to entrepreneurship as corruption hinders economy Iraq has become more synonymous with war and corruption than entrepreneurship, but things are slowly changing as more people seek... Triska Hamid • 14 January, 2019 iraq baghdad Miswag.net
Yemen War and Growth: how one entrepreneur defied the odds in Yemen Starting a business is never easy, starting one in a warzone is even more difficult and raising investment for such a company seems... Wamda • 31 October, 2018 Yemen Entrepreneur
Regional Women are driving change in the Middle East tech industry With more females operating in tech per capita than anywhere else in the world, a new wave of talented individuals are revolutionising the... Middle East Exchange • 16 October, 2018 Women Entrepreneur Women empowerment women in tech
Jordan Mix N’ Mentor is back with a new format The 2018 roadshow for Wamda's flagship event, Mix N' Mentor, is about to kickoff starting with Amman on August 16th. The... Reine Farhat • 31 July, 2018 Mix N' Mentor 2018 amman
Ivory Coast How Ivory Coast is attempting to lead Francophone-African entrepreneurial ecosystems A review by the World Economic Forum has identified three major trends expected to prompt Africa’s economic growth in the upcoming... Rana Freifer • 22 May, 2018 Ivory Coast startups africa
Global What undeserved emerging markets achieved through tech: Success stories from Seedstars Global Summit Switzerland was named the fourth happiest place on earth by the United Nations. This European country is home to one of the best... Reine Farhat • 17 April, 2018 Emerging Markets Seedstars Global africa
Regional Over 3M jobs will be at risk in the GCC if not adapted to AI advancements: The time is now Artificial intelligence is becoming an inseparable part of our daily lives, and its impact is reaching almost every segment of the economic... Rana Freifer • 28 February, 2018 Artificial intelligence AI Technology
Global TechCrunch’s Michael Arrington on cryptocurrencies, ICOs, and tech in the MENA [Podcast] Since 2005, TechCrunch, founded by Michael Arrington, has been a primary source for global tech and innovation news, trends, and... Staff writer • 13 February, 2018 techcrunch Michael Arrington ICO
Lebanon Nanotech is emerging in the MENA’s healthcare sector accentuating inventions and opportunities The global nanotechnology industry is expected to grow to reach almost $76 billion by 2020. But what is it exactly? Nanotechnology is... Rana Freifer • 20 November, 2017 lebanon healthtech Nanoskin
Global User experience design: 4 tips from Apple’s Willy Lai We recently caught up with Willy Lai, a recent Apple user experience design director based in Silicon Valley who is teaching a user... Eslam Tawakol • 13 November, 2017 UX design Willy Lai apple
Regional The growing influence of influencer startups Like new players in an old game, influencer startups are beginning to find their ground in the region’s digital marketing... Archana Menon • 16 November, 2017 Social Media influencer marketing Facebook
Kuwait ‘Scent-preneurs’ are gaining momentum in the region as clients seek individuality It is said that perfume is something that’s invisible, yet an unforgettable accessory. Beyond the pleasance it evokes, and the... Rana Freifer • 25 October, 2017 lebanon kuwait Oman
Global 5 things you should know to be blockchain-ready Blockchain is an invaluable tool that will be a growth and productivity driver for governments and industries in the MENA region. The... Rana Freifer • 09 November, 2017 Blockchain Bitcoin Grant Niven
Regional How to overcome competitiveness in the hospitality industry [Video] In the competitive market of the hospitality industry, “offering lower prices does not always cut it with the guests,”... Maya Rahal • 19 October, 2017 hospitality Hotels
Tunisia How this startup digitized the business of second-hand clothes in Tunisia Almost 30 percent of Tunisians buy second-hand clothes, according to the Trade Union Chamber of the Import, Export and Transformation of... Maya Rahal • 26 October, 2017 clothes online wardrobe epayment
Regional What MENA entrepreneurs should know before moving to Europe and the US Expanding your business beyond the MENA region is a challenge. People in the know cite such a venture’s costliness, point out... Aline Mayard • 23 August, 2017 Entrepreneur Europe MENA