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Modus & USAID Venture Builder for Digital Inclusion in Egypt
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

Modus & USAID Venture Builder for Digital Inclusion in Egypt

28 Nov 2022
The venture builder will support local startups to go from idea stage to a market-ready product. [...]
Green Startups Changing the Narrative on Climate Action in Egypt
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

Green Startups Changing the Narrative on Climate Action in Egypt

27 Nov 2022
From addressing transportation to energy challenges, these green startups are bringing climate change to the forefront in Egypt. [...]
Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: MaxAB Empowers Small Retailers Across Egypt
MENA ECOSYSTEMS

Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: MaxAB Empowers Small Retailers Across Egypt

25 Nov 2022
We speak with the founders of ecommerce platform MaxAB following their recognition by Forbes Middle East’s Under 30 list. [...]
Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: How Hadia Ghaleb Redefines Modest Swimwear
MENA ECOSYSTEMS

Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: How Hadia Ghaleb Redefines Modest Swimwear

25 Nov 2022
Seemingly overnight, entrepreneur Hadia Ghaleb changed the narrative around modest swimwear through her eponymous brand. [...]
Emirati Fintech Startup Qashio Raises $10 Million in Seed Round
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

Emirati Fintech Startup Qashio Raises $10 Million in Seed Round

24 Nov 2022
The startup claims to be the first fintech in the UAE to issue employee corporate cards programmatically. [...]
Egyptian Digital Pharma Platform Grinta Raises $8 Million Seed Round
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

Egyptian Digital Pharma Platform Grinta Raises $8 Million Seed Round

23 Nov 2022
The latest funding will be used to scale Grinta’s technology platform, expand its team, and accelerate growth across Egypt. [...]
Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: How iSchool Preps Kids for a Future in Tech
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: How iSchool Preps Kids for a Future in Tech

23 Nov 2022
With the Forbes Middle East Under 30 Summit fast approaching, we're focusing on regional pioneers who’ve made it on the list. [...]
Egyptian Architecture Software Startup CONIX.AI Raises $1.3M Pre-Seed
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

Egyptian Architecture Software Startup CONIX.AI Raises $1.3M Pre-Seed

20 Nov 2022
The new funding will be used to expand to the KSA market and further product development. [...]
Saudi Arabian Data Platform DataLexing Raises $3 Million Seed Round
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

Saudi Arabian Data Platform DataLexing Raises $3 Million Seed Round

18 Nov 2022
The new funding will be used to expand the startup’s operations to the GCC. [...]

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Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: How iSchool Preps Kids for a Future in Tech

With the Forbes Middle East Under 30 Summit fast approaching, we're focusing on regional pioneers who’ve made it on the list. [...]

Egyptian Digital Pharma Platform Grinta Raises $8 Million Seed Round

The latest funding will be used to scale Grinta’s technology platform, expand its team, and accelerate growth across Egypt. [...]

Emirati Fintech Startup Qashio Raises $10 Million in Seed Round

The startup claims to be the first fintech in the UAE to issue employee corporate cards programmatically. [...]

Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: How Hadia Ghaleb Redefines Modest Swimwear

Seemingly overnight, entrepreneur Hadia Ghaleb changed the narrative around modest swimwear through her eponymous brand. [...]

Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: MaxAB Empowers Small Retailers Across Egypt

We speak with the founders of ecommerce platform MaxAB following their recognition by Forbes Middle East’s Under 30 list. [...]

What to Expect at Egypt’s First Forbes Under 30 Summit in El Gouna

Showcasing the next generation of entrepreneurial brilliance along the shores of the Red Sea, the first Middle East Forbes 30 Under 30 [...]

Belal Zahran On How Foodics is Driving Growth in Egypt’s F&B Sector

Saudi-based fintech and foodtech platform Foodics’ successful expansion in Egypt was led by its country manager, Belal Zahran. [...]

The Future of Palestinian Startups

The Middle East startup ecosystem may be on the rise, but Palestinian entrepreneurs still face funding challenges. [...]

Interview with ‘What I Did Next’ Creators Malak Fouad & Chirag Desai

Journalist Malak Fouad and entrepreneur Chirag Desai take a turn in the hot seat in this exclusive interview. [...]

Egyptian Fintech Platform Paymob Expands to the UAE

The recent expansion to the UAE will further support SMEs and microbusinesses to access a range of financial solutions. [...]

Egypt Chosen Among Six African Nations to Host Unicorn Group Incubator

The Lagos-based Unicorn Group is seeking nnovative ideas, startups and early-stage companies in tech and tech-enabled sectors. [...]

The Real Deal With General Partner at Algebra Ventures Laila Hassan

Laila Hassan, General Partner at Algebra Ventures and Venture Partner at 500 Startups MENA, shares how blindingly bright success stories [...]

UAE’s MBRIF Opens Applications for Latest Innovation Accelerator

Since launching in 2018, some of the programme’s notable alumni have include Rizek, Sarwa and Hawa Water. [...]

She Strikes: The New Platform Empowering Egyptian Women in Business

Launched by Cairo-based Creative Industries Summit, the first cycle strikes on May 24th, bringing together experts and gurus from across [...]

Executive Insights ft Mohamed Sekkina, General Manager talabat Mart

StartupScene sits with the General Manager of talabat Mart to get his insights on what it takes to drive growth in one of the most [...]

Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: How iSchool Preps Kids for a Future in Tech

With the Forbes Middle East Under 30 Summit fast approaching, we're focusing on regional pioneers who’ve made it on the list. [...]

Egyptian Digital Pharma Platform Grinta Raises $8 Million Seed Round

The latest funding will be used to scale Grinta’s technology platform, expand its team, and accelerate growth across Egypt. [...]

Emirati Fintech Startup Qashio Raises $10 Million in Seed Round

The startup claims to be the first fintech in the UAE to issue employee corporate cards programmatically. [...]

Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: How Hadia Ghaleb Redefines Modest Swimwear

Seemingly overnight, entrepreneur Hadia Ghaleb changed the narrative around modest swimwear through her eponymous brand. [...]

Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: MaxAB Empowers Small Retailers Across Egypt

We speak with the founders of ecommerce platform MaxAB following their recognition by Forbes Middle East’s Under 30 list. [...]

Modus & USAID Venture Builder for Digital Inclusion in Egypt

The venture builder will support local startups to go from idea stage to a market-ready product. [...]

Green Startups Changing the Narrative on Climate Action in Egypt

From addressing transportation to energy challenges, these green startups are bringing climate change to the forefront in Egypt. [...]

Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: MaxAB Empowers Small Retailers Across Egypt

We speak with the founders of ecommerce platform MaxAB following their recognition by Forbes Middle East’s Under 30 list. [...]

Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: How Hadia Ghaleb Redefines Modest Swimwear

Seemingly overnight, entrepreneur Hadia Ghaleb changed the narrative around modest swimwear through her eponymous brand. [...]

Emirati Fintech Startup Qashio Raises $10 Million in Seed Round

The startup claims to be the first fintech in the UAE to issue employee corporate cards programmatically. [...]

9 Talks to Catch at Egypt's First Forbes Middle East Under 30 Summit
MENA ECOSYSTEMS

9 Talks to Catch at Egypt's First Forbes Middle East Under 30 Summit

21 Nov 2022
The highly-anticipated Forbes Middle East Under 30 Summit in El Gouna has finally announced its panels and talks. [...]
Emirati Proptech Startup Silkhaus Raises $7.75 Million in Seed Funding
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

Emirati Proptech Startup Silkhaus Raises $7.75 Million in Seed Funding

15 Nov 2022
The new funding will be used to accelerate the startup’s expansion across the Middle East and North Africa, as well as in South and Southeast Asia. [...]
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