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UAE-Based VentureSouq Officially Launches $50M MENA FinTech Fund I

24 Nov 2021
The fund will look to startups working in and around strategic sub-sectors [...]
PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Comes to MENA

PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Comes to MENA

23 Nov 2021
Through grants, mentorship and opportunities the accelerator will nurture the new [...]
E-Learning Platform MindValley to Enter MENA via Injaz Egypt Deal

E-Learning Platform MindValley to Enter MENA via Injaz Egypt Deal

21 Nov 2021
The self-proclaimed 'personal growth learning platform’ currently serves 15 million [...]
Dubai Launches Dh1 Billion Future District Fund to Boost Tech Sector

Dubai Launches Dh1 Billion Future District Fund to Boost Tech Sector

20 Nov 2021
he fund is dedicated to supporting emerging companies in the technology sector [...]
Inside Gemini Africa's Radical CinemaTech Track

Inside Gemini Africa's Radical CinemaTech Track

17 Nov 2021
We sit down with Gemini Africa Chairman and CEO, Adly Thoma, to find out more about [...]
KSA to Launch World’s First Non-Profit City to Back Entrepreneurship

KSA to Launch World’s First Non-Profit City to Back Entrepreneurship

17 Nov 2021
This ambitious undertaking is envisioned by the Kingdom to serve as a model for the [...]
Oman’s Phaze Ventures Targets Early-Stage MENA Startups with $30M Fund

Oman’s Phaze Ventures Targets Early-Stage MENA Startups with $30M Fund

16 Nov 2021
The global fund is aimed at supporting early stage technology startups across MENA, [...]
Applications Are Now Open for ‘Google For Startups’ Accelerator Africa

Applications Are Now Open for ‘Google For Startups’ Accelerator Africa

15 Nov 2021
The programme, designed to help startups scale their businesses across the [...]
Talabat & Egypt’s Ministry of Comms to Launch Programming Academy

Talabat & Egypt’s Ministry of Comms to Launch Programming Academy

14 Nov 2021
The mutually beneficial agreement will help fuel both Talabat’s growth in the [...]
Flat6Labs & Healthcare Firm Organon Launch New Femtech Accelerator

Flat6Labs & Healthcare Firm Organon Launch New Femtech Accelerator

10 Nov 2021
10 female-owned digihealth startups across MENA will be accepeted into a programme [...]
Egypt's Benya Group & US VC Openner Launch $50 Million Venture Fund

Egypt's Benya Group & US VC Openner Launch $50 Million Venture Fund

09 Nov 2021
The Cairo-based ICT specialist will look to invest in startups across Egypt, Africa [...]
UAE's Shorooq Partners Launches Venture Debt Fund ‘Nahda Fund I’

UAE's Shorooq Partners Launches Venture Debt Fund ‘Nahda Fund I’

28 Oct 2021
The fund has been established in partnership with Hong Kong's IMM Investment Global. [...]
Meet the Investor: Basil Moftah of Global Ventures

Meet the Investor: Basil Moftah of Global Ventures

27 Oct 2021
We sit down with Egyptian veteran of venture capital, Basil Moftah, who opens up [...]
Yalla Xtech Accelerator to Launch for Egyptian & Jordanian Startups

Yalla Xtech Accelerator to Launch for Egyptian & Jordanian Startups

25 Oct 2021
Participants in the two-month accelerator will be provided access to an extensive [...]
'Palm Tree Detection Challenge' Poses Unique Test for Tech Startups

'Palm Tree Detection Challenge' Poses Unique Test for Tech Startups

04 Oct 2021
Interested applicants have until 7th October to bid for their chance to compete in [...]
New Tourism & Hospitality Incubator KUBE Ventures Launches in UAE

New Tourism & Hospitality Incubator KUBE Ventures Launches in UAE

03 Oct 2021
The new initiative hopes to encourage value-driven businesses to capitalise on the [...]
Wa’ed Announces $5.1 million in Grants for Saudi Startups

Wa’ed Announces $5.1 million in Grants for Saudi Startups

28 Sep 2021
As part of the this bold new commitment, the entrepreneurship arm of Aramco issued [...]
Egypt's MSMEDA to Support Female Entrepreneurs with €50M Credit Line

Egypt's MSMEDA to Support Female Entrepreneurs with €50M Credit Line

20 Sep 2021
The Egyptian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency’s (MSMEDA) work [...]
Gemini Africa’s CinemaTech Track Goes Global at Venice Film Festival

Gemini Africa’s CinemaTech Track Goes Global at Venice Film Festival

17 Sep 2021
The 78th edition of the iconic festival welcomed Gemini Africa into the fold, where [...]
Egypt to Launch MENA’s Most Advanced Global Logistics Hub

Egypt to Launch MENA’s Most Advanced Global Logistics Hub

17 Sep 2021
The Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system uses blockchain-based technology to [...]
New $50M African Fund Ambo Ventures to Target Green Economy Startups

New $50M African Fund Ambo Ventures to Target Green Economy Startups

13 Sep 2021
Led by founders with regional experience and backed by partners on-ground across [...]
Inside Adly Thoma & Gemini Africa’s Radical CinemaTech Track

Inside Adly Thoma & Gemini Africa’s Radical CinemaTech Track

09 Sep 2021
Amongst the fintechs and e-commerce startups ruling Egypt’s ecosystem, Gemini [...]
INJAZ Bahrain Launches New Award to Highlight Innovators of the Future

INJAZ Bahrain Launches New Award to Highlight Innovators of the Future

05 Sep 2021
Described as a value-driven opportunity for the country’s young entrepreneurs, the [...]
KSA Launches $1.2B Tech Initiatives to Fuel Creation of More Startups

KSA Launches $1.2B Tech Initiatives to Fuel Creation of More Startups

04 Sep 2021
The news comes as part of a wider move by KSA in the realm of IT as part of its [...]
Bahraini Entrepreneurs Put Through Paces in Reality TV Show 'Biban'

Bahraini Entrepreneurs Put Through Paces in Reality TV Show 'Biban'

29 Aug 2021
The new TV show will connect contestants with a panel of seasoned investors while [...]
Can Startups Solve the Problems Lebanon’s Government Can’t?

Can Startups Solve the Problems Lebanon’s Government Can’t?

14 Aug 2021
With their newly launched scale-up accelerator for social enterprises impacting [...]
Banque Misr Launches Sharia-Compliant Digital Microfinancing for SMEs

Banque Misr Launches Sharia-Compliant Digital Microfinancing for SMEs

10 Aug 2021
The move comes as part of ongoing efforts to facilitate the country’s digital [...]
ADIO’s $545M Innovation Programme Pens New Financial Partnerships

ADIO’s $545M Innovation Programme Pens New Financial Partnerships

09 Aug 2021
The new partnerships mark an ongoing effort to cement the Emirate’s status as a [...]
Coalition of Egyptian Banks to Launch EGP 1 Billion Fund for Tech SMEs

Coalition of Egyptian Banks to Launch EGP 1 Billion Fund for Tech SMEs

04 Aug 2021
Though details are still scarce, it's been revealed that the fund will be run by [...]
Amazon Looks to Grow Saudi Presence and Build Tech Partnerships

Amazon Looks to Grow Saudi Presence and Build Tech Partnerships

02 Aug 2021
The expansion is set to increase Amazon’s storage capacity by 89% and its delivery [...]
StartRight: The Legal Platform Helping Startups Every Step of the Way

StartRight: The Legal Platform Helping Startups Every Step of the Way

29 Jul 2021
Launched by one of Egypt's most prolific law firms, Shehata & Partners, the [...]
American University in Cairo to Adopt MIT Venture Mentoring Service

American University in Cairo to Adopt MIT Venture Mentoring Service

28 Jul 2021
The International Finance Corporation will support the school to adapt the [...]
RewirEd Summit Seeks to Reimagine Education at Dubai’s Expo 2020

RewirEd Summit Seeks to Reimagine Education at Dubai’s Expo 2020

21 Jul 2021
The summit, taking place from 12-14 December, will unveil experiments and ideas to [...]
Meet the 12 Startups Chosen for Google’s Second MENA Accelerator

Meet the 12 Startups Chosen for Google’s Second MENA Accelerator

20 Jul 2021
The second round has seen the tech giant cherry-pick 12 startups from six [...]
Omantel Launches Muscat Innovation Labs to Foster Entrepreneurship

Omantel Launches Muscat Innovation Labs to Foster Entrepreneurship

20 Jul 2021
Omantel Innovation Labs aims to develop youth entrepreneurial skills and expedite [...]
Egypt Partners with Microsoft to Build Youth Tech Capacity

Egypt Partners with Microsoft to Build Youth Tech Capacity

13 Jul 2021
In total, the agreements seek to level-up 200,000 young people’s IT skills each [...]
UAE Partners with Tech Giants for National Coder Training Programme

UAE Partners with Tech Giants for National Coder Training Programme

12 Jul 2021
With the likes of Google, Amazon, Facebook and Cisco among the participating names, [...]
Egypt Directs $486M of Funding to Projects Combating Food Insecurity

Egypt Directs $486M of Funding to Projects Combating Food Insecurity

12 Jul 2021
The 17 projects - spread across 22 locations - endeavor to buttress the national [...]
Scale Up to Green: The Ins & Outs of Changelabs’ New Egypt Accelerator

Scale Up to Green: The Ins & Outs of Changelabs’ New Egypt Accelerator

09 Jul 2021
In what is the first accelerator of its kind in Egypt, Changelabs are looking to [...]
INJAZ Bahrain Announces New Edition of Young Entrepreneurs Competition

INJAZ Bahrain Announces New Edition of Young Entrepreneurs Competition

07 Jul 2021
The Bahraini nonprofit will spotlight student contributions in new edition of youth [...]
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Egyptian Phone Handler App Raseedi Raises $850,000 Pre-Series A Round

The live Android app targets Egypt’s 40 million dual mobile SIM users, offering an automatic dialer that chooses the cheapest SIM for [...]

Egypt’s DXwand Among 10 Startups Chosen for SOSV Accelerator in US

The conversational AI and chatbot specialist has been chosen by US-based SOSV to receive $150,000 in funding and to take part a six-month [...]

Cairo-Based Inspection Management Platform beXel Set for GGC Expansion

The startup's expansion plans come after it secured an undisclosed six-figure investment. [...]

UAE's YallaMarket Eyes Expansion After USD 2.3 Million Pre-Seed Round

UAE-based on-demand grocery delivery startup YallaMarket looks to establish 100 new dark stores in Dubai and Adu Dhabi, and support its [...]

Germany's IFE Offers Funding for Green Projects by Egyptian Companies

Grants from Investing for Employment can range from €1 million to €10 million. [...]

Egypt-Based Fintech Sympl Scores New Investment from Leading VC A15

With A15’s critical early investment and support, Sympl is on track to spearhead Egypt’s ongoing transition to a cashless society. [...]

Egyptian Edtech Startup Educatly Raises $1 Million Pre-Seed Round

With its newly acquired funds, Educatly looks to develop its product, bring on more team members, and scale its marketing and sales [...]

10 Unmissable Speakers at RiseUp 2021

This year's edition of Egypt's biggest entrepeneurial gathering has secured some huge names from across the world. [...]

Egyptian B2B E-commerce Startup Capiter Opens New Office in Dubai

On the back of a $33 million funding round, the startup is poised to fulfill its ambitious regional expansion plans. [...]

Egyptian E-Grocery Startup Appetito Raises $2 Million Investment

The startup will use the Pre-Series A investment to follow through with rapid scaling plans, including pan-African expansion. [...]

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

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 [...]

Egyptian Book Summary App Akhdar Raises Six-Figure Investment from EdVentures

The startup will look to expand its library and introduce new smart learning experiences. [...]

In Conversation with Neveen El Tahri: Egyptian Investment Veteran & Founder of 138 Pyramids

The founder of development finance initiative, 138 Pyramids, talks Egyptian youth, the art of listening and the ego of entrepreneurship in [...]

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

We sit down with the rowdy, co-founding trio of SIGMA Fit to find out more about a rollercoaster journey filled with rural housewives, [...]

Egypt’s Raya Holding Announces New Fintech-Focused Fund Worth over $6 Million

The fund will look to back innovative startups working in e-commerce, distribution, edtech and more. [...]

Egyptian Phone Handler App Raseedi Raises $850,000 Pre-Series A Round

The live Android app targets Egypt’s 40 million dual mobile SIM users, offering an automatic dialer that chooses the cheapest SIM for [...]

Egypt’s DXwand Among 10 Startups Chosen for SOSV Accelerator in US

The conversational AI and chatbot specialist has been chosen by US-based SOSV to receive $150,000 in funding and to take part a six-month [...]

Cairo-Based Inspection Management Platform beXel Set for GGC Expansion

The startup's expansion plans come after it secured an undisclosed six-figure investment. [...]

UAE's YallaMarket Eyes Expansion After USD 2.3 Million Pre-Seed Round

UAE-based on-demand grocery delivery startup YallaMarket looks to establish 100 new dark stores in Dubai and Adu Dhabi, and support its [...]

Germany's IFE Offers Funding for Green Projects by Egyptian Companies

Grants from Investing for Employment can range from €1 million to €10 million. [...]

Cairo-Based Inspection Management Platform beXel Set for GGC Expansion

The startup's expansion plans come after it secured an undisclosed six-figure investment. [...]

Germany's IFE Offers Funding for Green Projects by Egyptian Companies

Grants from Investing for Employment can range from €1 million to €10 million. [...]

Egypt’s DXwand Among 10 Startups Chosen for SOSV Accelerator in US

The conversational AI and chatbot specialist has been chosen by US-based SOSV to receive $150,000 in funding and to take part a six-month [...]

Dubai’s iMile to Expand Delivery Services Following $40M Series A

This latest round will accelerate the development of its proprietary technology that’s set on completely disrupting conventional shipping [...]

Egyptian Payment Fintech KlickIt Closes First Funding Round

Boasting partnerships with the likes of Banque Misr, the startup is now poiased to take a giant leap on Egypt's bustlign fintech sector. [...]

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