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INVESTMENTS & NEWS

US Tech Company Cisco Acquires Voicea and Dubai-based AI Startup Wrappup

15 Sep 2019
Wrappup was selected to represent the UAE at last year’s annual Global Student Entrepreneurship Awards hosted by the Entrepreneurship Organisation. [...]
UAE Agri-Tech Startup Pure Harvest Smart Farms Scores $1.75 Million Investment, Plans KSA Expansion
BEHIND THE STARTUP

Inside PAF Dolls: an Egyptian Startup Breathing Life into a Dying Craft

05 Sep 2019
In a market dominated by Chinese soft toys, this entrepreneur thrives to make the tables turn. [...]
NYC-Based Fin-Tech Startup Wahed Invest Gains Multi-Million Dollar Investment from Dubai Cultiv8
HACKS

6 Signs your Startup Could Be Among the 90% that Fail

22 Aug 2019
We speak to Farah Ehsan, Falak Startups’ programme manager about the mistakes she has seen startups make that foretell a misfortunate future. [...]
Mapping Out Startups: Q&A with Sissel Hansen, the Entrepreneur behind Startup Guide
BEHIND THE STARTUP

Meet Tamatem, Jordan’s Leading Mobile Game Publishing Studio

22 Aug 2019
We speak to Hussam Hammo, the CEO behind his culturally-innovative approach to mobile gaming. [...]
RAKBANK Joins Forces with Mastercard to Offer E-commerce Growth for SMEs in the UAE
MENA ECOSYSTEMS

RAKBANK Joins Forces with Mastercard to Offer E-commerce Growth for SMEs in the UAE

18 Sep 2019
The partnership aims to further transition the UAE towards transforming into a cashless society. [...]
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UAE Agri-Tech Startup Pure Harvest Smart Farms Scores $1.75 Million Investment, Plans KSA Expansion
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

UAE Agri-Tech Startup Pure Harvest Smart Farms Scores $1.75 Million Investment, Plans KSA Expansion

18 Sep 2019
The funds will go towards expansion expenses, technology development and investment growth. [...]
NYC-Based Fin-Tech Startup Wahed Invest Gains Multi-Million Dollar Investment from Dubai Cultiv8
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

NYC-Based Fin-Tech Startup Wahed Invest Gains Multi-Million Dollar Investment from Dubai Cultiv8

18 Sep 2019
As a long-term partner, Dubai Cultiv8 will offer growth and expansion capital, industry knowledge and expertise. [...]
Mapping Out Startups: Q&A with Sissel Hansen, the Entrepreneur behind Startup Guide
BEHIND THE STARTUP

Mapping Out Startups: Q&A with Sissel Hansen, the Entrepreneur behind Startup Guide

17 Sep 2019
In a conversation with Startup Guide's founder, Sissel Hansen lets Managing Editor Leena ElDeeb in on some of her observations and plans for the future. [...]
Applications Now Open for MIT’s Arab Startup Competition
OPPORTUNITIES

Applications Now Open for MIT’s Arab Startup Competition

17 Sep 2019
Deadline to apply: December 10. [...]
Applications Now Open for THE NEXT SOCIETY’s Startup Booster Track Programme
OPPORTUNITIES

Applications Now Open for THE NEXT SOCIETY’s Startup Booster Track Programme

17 Sep 2019
Deadline to apply: October 15. [...]
100+ Fin-Tech Firms Registered in Dubai’s International Financial Centre in September
MENA ECOSYSTEMS

100+ Fin-Tech Firms Registered in Dubai’s International Financial Centre in September

17 Sep 2019
Registered firms at DIFC have grown three times as much since last year. [...]

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The Startup Roadshow Reveals Shortlisted Startups in Beirut

The competition for Syrian-led startups kicks off a 5-day bootcamp at Beirut Digital District, where the top two startups in the country [...]

Startup Guide Cairo Is Launching in Startup Haus on September 18

Mapping out entrepreneurship around the world, Startup Guide finally lands in Cairo. [...]

Mapping Out Startups: Q&A with Sissel Hansen, the Entrepreneur behind Startup Guide

In a conversation with Startup Guide's founder, Sissel Hansen lets Managing Editor Leena ElDeeb in on some of her observations and plans [...]

Jordanian Tech Startup RIZEK Scores $1.5 Million Seed Funding, To Provide Jobs Across MENA

The seed round investment will be used to develop RIZEK’s operational team and create more innovative features within its tech-based [...]

UAE Edu-Tech Startup Teacherly Gains Investment from Shorooq Partners

The investment aims to support Teacherly’s plans to grow its strong presence in the Middle East and further penetrate global markets. [...]

6 Signs your Startup Could Be Among the 90% that Fail

We speak to Farah Ehsan, Falak Startups’ programme manager about the mistakes she has seen startups make that foretell a misfortunate [...]

Good People and Kijamii Merge Into GP&K, Forming MENA’s Largest Independent Network

The newly formed network will operate under the name ‘GP&K’, with its companies providing their digitally-excellent services to [...]

Meet 10 Startups Graduating from Changelabs' First Cohort in Egypt

The finalists will be pitching for a chance to win up to EGP 2 million in funding. [...]

Egyptian University Students Win Medals at MIT’s ROBOCON International Design Contest

Egypt’s Centre of Excellence for Energy at Ain Shams University is also awarded the opportunity to host the 2021 International Robocon [...]

Egyptian Grocery Delivery App Trolley Scores $200,000 In Seed Round

Trolley plans to use the majority of the investment on improving its marketing efforts, further enhancing its website and apps, and [...]

Meet 21 of the Investors Speaking At MAIN's First Conference in El-Gouna

From VCs to Angels, these are 21 of the investors speaking at the first annual Middle East Angel Investment Network (MAIN) conference. [...]

25 Under 25: The Young Entrepreneurial Minds Redefining Egypt's Future

Reshuffling business models as old as time, bringing the patient back to the top of the healthcare pyramid, and using blockchain to avoid [...]

Egypt's iCommunity Scores $600,000 From Algebra Ventures In Series A Funding

The startup plans to use the acquired investment in two key areas; geographical and team expansion. [...]

Egypt’s Hitchhiker Raises $200,000 From Dubai-Based Angel Investors

Through the peer-to-peer shipping startup, travellers have earned total of $290,000 for delivering items to shoppers worldwide. [...]

6 Signs your Startup Could Be Among the 90% that Fail

We speak to Farah Ehsan, Falak Startups’ programme manager about the mistakes she has seen startups make that foretell a misfortunate [...]

The Startup Roadshow Reveals Shortlisted Startups in Beirut

The competition for Syrian-led startups kicks off a 5-day bootcamp at Beirut Digital District, where the top two startups in the country [...]

Startup Guide Cairo Is Launching in Startup Haus on September 18

Mapping out entrepreneurship around the world, Startup Guide finally lands in Cairo. [...]

Mapping Out Startups: Q&A with Sissel Hansen, the Entrepreneur behind Startup Guide

In a conversation with Startup Guide's founder, Sissel Hansen lets Managing Editor Leena ElDeeb in on some of her observations and plans [...]

Jordanian Tech Startup RIZEK Scores $1.5 Million Seed Funding, To Provide Jobs Across MENA

The seed round investment will be used to develop RIZEK’s operational team and create more innovative features within its tech-based [...]

UAE Edu-Tech Startup Teacherly Gains Investment from Shorooq Partners

The investment aims to support Teacherly’s plans to grow its strong presence in the Middle East and further penetrate global markets. [...]

RAKBANK Joins Forces with Mastercard to Offer E-commerce Growth for SMEs in the UAE

The partnership aims to further transition the UAE towards transforming into a cashless society. [...]

UAE Agri-Tech Startup Pure Harvest Smart Farms Scores $1.75 Million Investment, Plans KSA Expansion

The funds will go towards expansion expenses, technology development and investment growth. [...]

NYC-Based Fin-Tech Startup Wahed Invest Gains Multi-Million Dollar Investment from Dubai Cultiv8

As a long-term partner, Dubai Cultiv8 will offer growth and expansion capital, industry knowledge and expertise. [...]

Mapping Out Startups: Q&A with Sissel Hansen, the Entrepreneur behind Startup Guide

In a conversation with Startup Guide's founder, Sissel Hansen lets Managing Editor Leena ElDeeb in on some of her observations and plans [...]

Applications Now Open for MIT’s Arab Startup Competition

Deadline to apply: December 10. [...]

Editor's Picks
6 Signs your Startup Could Be Among the 90% that Fail

6 Signs your Startup Could Be Among the 90% that Fail

22 Aug 2019
We speak to Farah Ehsan, Falak Startups’ programme manager about the mistakes she has seen startups make that foretell a misfortunate future. [...]
Meet Tamatem, Jordan’s Leading Mobile Game Publishing Studio

Meet Tamatem, Jordan’s Leading Mobile Game Publishing Studio

22 Aug 2019
We speak to Hussam Hammo, the CEO behind his culturally-innovative approach to mobile gaming. [...]
This Fin-Tech Startup Is Aiming to Make Tunisia Cashless

This Fin-Tech Startup Is Aiming to Make Tunisia Cashless

22 Aug 2019
Staff Writer Ahmed Budalama speaks to Rostom Bouazizi, co-founder and COO of Flouci and Kaoun. [...]
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