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From Waste to Wardrobe: A Push for Circular Models in Egyptian Fashion

22 Mar 2023
A generation of Egyptian entrepreneurs seeks to break the paradigm by embracing ‘circular’ fashion and product design. [...]
Naviatx’s Hamzeh Ghosheh on Creating Safer Roads From Palestine

Naviatx’s Hamzeh Ghosheh on Creating Safer Roads From Palestine

21 Mar 2023
StartupScene spotlights Palestinian entrepreneur Hamzeh Ghosheh as part of our 'Entrepreneurship Without Borders’ series. [...]
The Real Deal With CEO of Tarabut Gateway Abdulla Almoayed

The Real Deal With CEO of Tarabut Gateway Abdulla Almoayed

15 Mar 2023
Guest writer Abdulla Almoayed, CEO of Tarabut Gateway, shares his views on the future of open banking in the MENA region. [...]
Techstars' Ahmad Sufian Bayram on Entrepreneurship Beyond Borders

Techstars' Ahmad Sufian Bayram on Entrepreneurship Beyond Borders

14 Mar 2023
StartupScene teams up with Cairo Business Park by Misr Italia Properties at Startups Without Borders to spotlight migrant entrepreneurs for a new limited series, ‘Entrepreneurship Without Borders’. [...]
These World-Class Storytellers Are Speaking at RiseUp Summit

These World-Class Storytellers Are Speaking at RiseUp Summit

13 Mar 2023
DreamWorks, Disney, Pixar and Amazon are only some of the globally-acclaimed institutions being represented at RiseUp. [...]
How E-Commerce is Evolving in the MENA Region

How E-Commerce is Evolving in the MENA Region

12 Mar 2023
We speak with some of the most innovative e-commerce startups on how the sector continues to grow in the MENA region. [...]
Saudi VC Firm Emkan Launches $31 Million for Early-Stage Startups

Saudi VC Firm Emkan Launches $31 Million for Early-Stage Startups

06 Mar 2023
Emkan Capital’s ECP I will focus on pre-seed and seed-stage investments in high-growth potential technology startups across the MENA region. [...]
Five Ways Startups Can Manage an Economic Downturn

Five Ways Startups Can Manage an Economic Downturn

01 Mar 2023
With liquidity in the market drying up, startups need to navigate a recession to ensure that they not only survive, but thrive. [...]
An Early Look at the Speakers of RiseUp Summit 2023

An Early Look at the Speakers of RiseUp Summit 2023

27 Feb 2023
The Grand Egyptian Museum will host a slew of insightful speakers, from Disney storytellers to e-commerce expertise from Amazon. [...]
Egypt’s Yalla Super App Launches Service for Gold Investments

Egypt’s Yalla Super App Launches Service for Gold Investments

21 Feb 2023
Yalla Invest will enable users to purchase gold from 0.25 grams and above. [...]
Non-Profit INJAZ Al Arab Nominated for 2023 Nobel Peace Prize

Non-Profit INJAZ Al Arab Nominated for 2023 Nobel Peace Prize

20 Feb 2023
This is the organization’s second Nobel Peace Prize nomination since 2022. [...]
Founders Live is Hosting Its Second Startup Pitch Competition in Egypt

Founders Live is Hosting Its Second Startup Pitch Competition in Egypt

19 Feb 2023
The winner gets a chance to compete in a future Founders Live Prime Time global event. [...]
Techne Summit Will Take Place in Cairo’s NMEC This March

Techne Summit Will Take Place in Cairo’s NMEC This March

18 Feb 2023
The Techne Summit will take place this year on March 11th and 12th at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. [...]
e& Acquires UAE’s Online Marketplace ServiceMarket

e& Acquires UAE’s Online Marketplace ServiceMarket

16 Feb 2023
The acquisition is meant to bolster e&’s current services under their new platform, Smiles. [...]
3 Egyptian Startups Win Competition at Startups Without Borders Summit

3 Egyptian Startups Win Competition at Startups Without Borders Summit

15 Feb 2023
The three Egyptian startups that have made it to the top four of 'We Make Future' were Notchnco, Yalla Super App, and Talents Arena. [...]
Why Saudi Arabia is Emerging as a Leading Fintech Hub in MENA

Why Saudi Arabia is Emerging as a Leading Fintech Hub in MENA

14 Feb 2023
With the Saudi Central Bank introducing a new open banking framework, we examine why the kingdom is betting on fintech. [...]
Saudi’s Hala Acquires UAE’s Fintech Platform Paymennt.com

Saudi’s Hala Acquires UAE’s Fintech Platform Paymennt.com

14 Feb 2023
The acquisition will enable Hala to enhance its product offerings to include online payments. [...]
Five Trends to Expect for MENA Startups in 2023

Five Trends to Expect for MENA Startups in 2023

07 Feb 2023
These five trends are expected to shape startups in the MENA region this year. [...]
Cairo Business Park Hosts 4th Edition of Startups Without Borders

Cairo Business Park Hosts 4th Edition of Startups Without Borders

07 Feb 2023
Misr Italia Properties' Cairo Business Park is playing host to the fourth edition of Valentina Primo's Startups Without Borders Summit. [...]
Digital Saving Solution Menthum Launches in Egypt

Digital Saving Solution Menthum Launches in Egypt

09 Jan 2023
Menthum, a digital saving solution, is establishing the country's first purpose-built digital money market fund. [...]
A Year in Review for Egyptian Startups

A Year in Review for Egyptian Startups

28 Dec 2022
There is no denying that this year was an absolute rollercoaster for the Egyptian startup ecosystem, so here's a look back. [...]
How Fintech Galaxy Paves the Way for Open Finance in the MENA Region

How Fintech Galaxy Paves the Way for Open Finance in the MENA Region

26 Dec 2022
Fintech Galaxy founder, Mirna Sleiman, explains how her startup has paved the path for Open Finance in the Middle East. [...]
Saudi’s Jumlaty & Egypt’s Appetito Merge Into Foodtech Platform NOMU

Saudi’s Jumlaty & Egypt’s Appetito Merge Into Foodtech Platform NOMU

15 Dec 2022
With the merger, NOMU will have access to a smart grid of 16 warehouses, and be able to cover 100,000 F&B stores. [...]
UAE’s Co-Working Platform Letswork Raises $2.1 Million Seed Round

UAE’s Co-Working Platform Letswork Raises $2.1 Million Seed Round

14 Dec 2022
The platform plans to use this round of funding to expand to Saudi Arabia, with a focus on Riyadh. [...]
Addressing the Funding Gap for Female-Led Startups in the MENA Region

Addressing the Funding Gap for Female-Led Startups in the MENA Region

14 Dec 2022
Despite global trends, these women and movements in the MENA region are working to change the narrative on financing for female-led startups. [...]
How E-Commerce is Giving MENA's Beauty & Fashion Industry a Facelift

How E-Commerce is Giving MENA's Beauty & Fashion Industry a Facelift

14 Dec 2022
Today, new brands and e-commerce platforms are emerging at lightning speeds, transforming MENA's beauty & fashion industries. [...]
Saudi Arabian PayTabs Acquires Turkish Social Commerce Platform Paymes

Saudi Arabian PayTabs Acquires Turkish Social Commerce Platform Paymes

12 Dec 2022
Paymes will create new opportunities for merchants to trade and sell over social media, including WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram. [...]
Zoomcar Launches $2M Program to Promote Use of Electric Cars in Egypt

Zoomcar Launches $2M Program to Promote Use of Electric Cars in Egypt

09 Dec 2022
The program will enable electric car owners to rent their cars on the Zoomcar platform. [...]
How to create a positive company culture

How to create a positive company culture

01 Dec 2022
With a notable rise in startups amongst many emerging markets, here are the strategies that help create a positive company culture. [...]
Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: MaxAB Empowers Small Retailers Across Egypt

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

Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: How Hadia Ghaleb Redefines Modest Swimwear

24 Nov 2022
Seemingly overnight, entrepreneur Hadia Ghaleb changed the narrative around modest swimwear through her eponymous brand. [...]
9 Talks to Catch at Egypt's First Forbes Middle East Under 30 Summit

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

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

08 Nov 2022
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 Future of Palestinian Startups

07 Nov 2022
The Middle East startup ecosystem may be on the rise, but Palestinian entrepreneurs still face funding challenges. [...]
What to Expect at Egypt’s First Forbes Under 30 Summit in El Gouna

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

01 Nov 2022
Showcasing the next generation of entrepreneurial brilliance along the shores of the Red Sea, the first Middle East Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit is less than a month away. [...]
Abu Dhabi to Host Inaugural Middle East Blockchain Awards

Abu Dhabi to Host Inaugural Middle East Blockchain Awards

21 Oct 2022
The inaugural edition of MEBA is scheduled to take place at the W Abu Dhabi on Yas Island, from November 14th to November 18th. [...]
Countdown to Forbes Middle East Under 30 Summit in Egypt Begins

Countdown to Forbes Middle East Under 30 Summit in Egypt Begins

17 Oct 2022
Scheduled to take place from November 24th to November 26th, the summit aims to support the region’s startup ecosystem. [...]
Tickets Now On Sale for Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit in El Gouna

Tickets Now On Sale for Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit in El Gouna

10 Oct 2022
Taking place in El Gouna from November 24th to November 26th, the Forbes Middle East Under 30 Summit El Gouna will be an immersive experience for entrepreneurs and creators alike. [...]
How Startups Can Survive in an Economic Downturn

How Startups Can Survive in an Economic Downturn

28 Sep 2022
We go in-depth on the mindset required to approach an economic downturn, and the resilience needed to come out of it larger than before. [...]
How Startups in the MENA Region are Embracing Sustainability

How Startups in the MENA Region are Embracing Sustainability

18 Sep 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi speaks with some of the foremost entrepreneurs in the green sphere to discuss the future of sustainability in the MENA region. [...]
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Naviatx’s Hamzeh Ghosheh on Creating Safer Roads From Palestine

StartupScene spotlights Palestinian entrepreneur Hamzeh Ghosheh as part of our 'Entrepreneurship Without Borders’ series. [...]

From Waste to Wardrobe: A Push for Circular Models in Egyptian Fashion

A generation of Egyptian entrepreneurs seeks to break the paradigm by embracing ‘circular’ fashion and product design. [...]

Tamara Raises $150 Million Debt Financing From Goldman Sachs

Tamara is a buy now pay later startup that acts as a commerce enabler for more than 15,000 partner merchants across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, [...]

Saudi Healthtech Platform Aumet Raises $7 Million Pre-Series A

The new fund will be used to develop Aumet's AI capabilities and expand its reach to more pharmacies across the region. [...]

7 Homegrown Brands That Will Upgrade Your Treasured Office Seat

These office furniture designers will ensure you’ll spend the majority of your waking hours feeling comfortable. [...]

Rise Up Summit Reveals Line Up of Global Speakers

From pioneers at Google to creatives at Disney, these speakers will take over Rise Up Summit at the Grand Egyptian Museum. [...]

Saudi VC Firm Emkan Launches $31 Million for Early-Stage Startups

Emkan Capital’s ECP I will focus on pre-seed and seed-stage investments in high-growth potential technology startups across the MENA [...]

Bahrain's Procural Raises $1.2 Million Seed Round

Bahrain’s cutting-edge procurement solutions startup just secured a million dollar investment from Canada’s BenchMatrix. [...]

Kuwait-Based Edtech Baims Raises $4 Million Series A

The new fund will help accelerate the development of Baims' platform with new educational content and services. [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Naviatx’s Hamzeh Ghosheh on Creating Safer Roads From Palestine

StartupScene spotlights Palestinian entrepreneur Hamzeh Ghosheh as part of our 'Entrepreneurship Without Borders’ series. [...]

From Waste to Wardrobe: A Push for Circular Models in Egyptian Fashion

A generation of Egyptian entrepreneurs seeks to break the paradigm by embracing ‘circular’ fashion and product design. [...]

Tamara Raises $150 Million Debt Financing From Goldman Sachs

Tamara is a buy now pay later startup that acts as a commerce enabler for more than 15,000 partner merchants across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, [...]

Saudi Healthtech Platform Aumet Raises $7 Million Pre-Series A

The new fund will be used to develop Aumet's AI capabilities and expand its reach to more pharmacies across the region. [...]

Saudi Healthtech Platform Aumet Raises $7 Million Pre-Series A

The new fund will be used to develop Aumet's AI capabilities and expand its reach to more pharmacies across the region. [...]

Tamara Raises $150 Million Debt Financing From Goldman Sachs

Tamara is a buy now pay later startup that acts as a commerce enabler for more than 15,000 partner merchants across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, [...]

From Waste to Wardrobe: A Push for Circular Models in Egyptian Fashion

A generation of Egyptian entrepreneurs seeks to break the paradigm by embracing ‘circular’ fashion and product design. [...]

Naviatx’s Hamzeh Ghosheh on Creating Safer Roads From Palestine

StartupScene spotlights Palestinian entrepreneur Hamzeh Ghosheh as part of our 'Entrepreneurship Without Borders’ series. [...]

Flat6Labs Launches $95 Million VC Fund to Support Startups in Africa

The region’s biggest VC firm, Flat6Labs, sets off on its most expansive foray into the investment of African startups. [...]

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