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Creative Industries

Access Sharjah Challenge to Target Creative Startups Across MENA

23 Sep 2021
Offering an equity-free prize pool of $100,000, the competition aims to empower [...]
Egypt's Online Self-Publishing Platform Kotobna Acquires Literary Merchandiser Autograph

Egypt's Online Self-Publishing Platform Kotobna Acquires Literary Merchandiser Autograph

14 Jun 2020
In addition to publishing, the startup will now create merchandise for the region’s [...]
Creative Industry Freelancers & SMEs in the UAE Can Now Apply for Government Grants Up To AED 50,000

Creative Industry Freelancers & SMEs in the UAE Can Now Apply for Government Grants Up To AED 50,000

15 May 2020
The UAE’s Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development has just announced ‘The [...]
Egyptian Upcycling Startup Turns Metal Barrels into the Coolest Furniture Pieces

Egyptian Upcycling Startup Turns Metal Barrels into the Coolest Furniture Pieces

31 May 2017
The startup, called Readymade, creates environmentally friendly and functional [...]
Egyptian Entrepreneur Behind Up-Fuse Wins First Prize at the World Bank's MENA Competition

Egyptian Entrepreneur Behind Up-Fuse Wins First Prize at the World Bank's MENA Competition

07 May 2017
Yara Yassin, co-founder of social startup Up-Fuse was not only recognised by the [...]
Meet the Egyptian Female Duo Selected Amongst IKEA’s All-Star African Collection Designers

Meet the Egyptian Female Duo Selected Amongst IKEA’s All-Star African Collection Designers

19 Mar 2017
The co-founders of Reform Studio, Hend Riad and Mariam Hazem, were just selected [...]
How to Make a Business Out of Your Artistic Talent: Meet the Guru of The 'Creative Economy'

How to Make a Business Out of Your Artistic Talent: Meet the Guru of The 'Creative Economy'

22 Nov 2016
In this exclusive interview ahead of the buzzing RiseUp Summit taking over Cairo in [...]

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SVC Gives $7.5 Million To Fund Early to Late-Stage Startups in Saudi

The move signals SVC's commitment to nurturing the startup ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. [...]

How Women Are Closing the Gender Gap in MENA’s Tech Ecosystem

Whether through inclusivity programmes or by eliminating barriers, these tech pioneers are changing the industry for other women. [...]

EEA Announces Shortlisted Entrepreneurs of the Year

Check out the names whom the Egyptian Entrepreneur Awards have deemed to be this year’s most impactful business leaders. [...]

UAE-Based Fintech Startup Tabby Upsizes Debt Facility to $350 Million

The move marks an increase of more than double its previous debt facility. [...]

Egyptian Startup Cardoo Launches Iot-Enabled Smartwatch

The development follows CardoO recent acquisition of $660,000 through a seed fund round, led by the Alexandria Angel Network. [...]

The E-Commerce Platform Empowering Social Sellers Across MENA

Serving as a one-stop shop for both merchants and suppliers, Taager is empowering people to become social sellers. [...]

Turkish AI-Powered Platform Insider Raises $105 Million Investment

This pushes Insider’s total funding to $274 million, and will be used to expedite Insider's mergers and acquisitions strategy. [...]

SVC Gives $7.5 Million To Fund Early to Late-Stage Startups in Saudi

The move signals SVC's commitment to nurturing the startup ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. [...]

Beltone Launches VC Fund to Back Egypt’s Tech Startups

Beltone Venture Capital will primarily focus on pre-seed and seed funding rounds, with additional support in follow-up rounds. [...]

Startup Grind to Host Virtual Product & AI Summit This June

The global startup community will bring together entrepreneurs from all corners of the earth to discuss the future of AI. [...]

AI-Powered Instant Commerce App Botit Could Change the Way We Shop

This new AI-powered e-commerce app promises to change the way we shop forever… [...]

The Palestinian Entrepreneur 3D Printing a Brighter Future for Gaza

Creating medical and educational equipment through 3D printing technology, Mohammed Abu Matar and his startup Tashkeel 3D seeks to overcome [...]

How Pure Harvest is Addressing the Region’s Food Security Challenges

In this exclusive interview, May El Habachi speaks to CEO Sky Kurtz about the company’s rise and raise, and how they're leading the charge [...]

How Online Marketplace Esorus Revolutionises Egypt's Design Industry

Breaking the mould by serving as an intermediary on multiple levels between designers and consumers, the platform connects people with some [...]

Entrepreneur & Mentor Dina El Mofty Launches Business Bootcamp

Injaz founder, Dina El Mofty, launched a Business Bootcamp to support entrepreneurs in developing a growth mindset. [...]

SVC Gives $7.5 Million To Fund Early to Late-Stage Startups in Saudi

The move signals SVC's commitment to nurturing the startup ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. [...]

How Women Are Closing the Gender Gap in MENA’s Tech Ecosystem

Whether through inclusivity programmes or by eliminating barriers, these tech pioneers are changing the industry for other women. [...]

EEA Announces Shortlisted Entrepreneurs of the Year

Check out the names whom the Egyptian Entrepreneur Awards have deemed to be this year’s most impactful business leaders. [...]

UAE-Based Fintech Startup Tabby Upsizes Debt Facility to $350 Million

The move marks an increase of more than double its previous debt facility. [...]

Egyptian Startup Cardoo Launches Iot-Enabled Smartwatch

The development follows CardoO recent acquisition of $660,000 through a seed fund round, led by the Alexandria Angel Network. [...]

How Women Are Closing the Gender Gap in MENA’s Tech Ecosystem

Whether through inclusivity programmes or by eliminating barriers, these tech pioneers are changing the industry for other women. [...]

EEA Announces Shortlisted Entrepreneurs of the Year

Check out the names whom the Egyptian Entrepreneur Awards have deemed to be this year’s most impactful business leaders. [...]

Egyptian Startup Cardoo Launches Iot-Enabled Smartwatch

The development follows CardoO recent acquisition of $660,000 through a seed fund round, led by the Alexandria Angel Network. [...]

UAE-Based Fintech Startup Tabby Upsizes Debt Facility to $350 Million

The move marks an increase of more than double its previous debt facility. [...]

SVC Gives $7.5 Million To Fund Early to Late-Stage Startups in Saudi

The move signals SVC's commitment to nurturing the startup ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. [...]

EDITOR'S PICKS
2021 Changelabs Jordan Fintech Demo Day: The Who, What, Where and Why

2021 Changelabs Jordan Fintech Demo Day: The Who, What, Where and Why

01 Feb 2021
With this being the first accelerator of its kind in the untapped Levantine nation, Changelabs is holding no punches for a unique event that involves one of Jordan’s most historic spots - and one of its most celebrated dishes, too. [...]
EXCLUSIVE: Meet the 10 Startups Chosen for the First ‘Google for Startups Accelerator’ in MENA

EXCLUSIVE: Meet the 10 Startups Chosen for the First ‘Google for Startups Accelerator’ in MENA

28 Jan 2021
Out of over 500 startups, only 10 have been chosen for the tech giant's first ever MENA accelerator, as it seeks to identify the most innovative problem solvers in the region. [...]
SIGMA Fit: The Trailblazing Tech Startup Driving the Evolution of Sportswear

SIGMA Fit: The Trailblazing Tech Startup Driving the Evolution of Sportswear

26 Jan 2021
We sit down with the rowdy, co-founding trio of SIGMA Fit to find out more about a rollercoaster journey filled with rural housewives, criminal roommates and part-time Uber driving. [...]
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