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Egyptian AI Pioneer Rana ElKaliouby's Debut Book Launching in April

The artificial intelligence (AI) pioneer’s memoir explores humanity through the dehumanisation of technology, and is available for preorder. [...]

Applications Now Open for Injaz’s Startup Egypt Programme

Deadline: February 7. [...]

Egyptian Beauty Service Booking App Glamera Launches in Riyadh

The startup is adding their third operational location as part of their commitment to expand throughout the MENA region. [...]

US-Based Startup Surkus Expands its Marketing and Engagement Services to Abu Dhabi

The experiential marketing platform aims to empower SMEs all across the UAE, Saudi Arabia next. [...]

Emirati Fin-Tech Startup Sarwa Scores $8.4 Million in Series A, Plans to Strengthen Position in UAE

Including this round, the robo-advisory has raised more than $10 million since establishment in December 2017. [...]

Uber’s Pending Acquisition of Careem Approved by the Egyptian Competition Authority

Approvals already been granted in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and now, Egypt. [...]

What Would You Do If You Found Your Startup’s Doppelgänger?

While he surfed the world wide web for new startups, Startup Scene's Ahmed Budalama found two e-commerce platforms whose resemblance was [...]

Meet the 22 Startups Graduating from AUC V-Lab’s Fall ’19 Cohort

Applications for the accelerator programme’s spring cycle are now open, apply for a chance to secure seed fund. [...]

Egypt's "Elmetr" Partners With CIB and Etisalat to Help Its Customers Issue Government Documents

In less than 18 months, the legal startup was able to have access to millions of users up CIB and Etisalat's sleeve. [...]

NYC's Modus Capital Commits to Invest $1 MILLION AUC V-Lab Graduate Startups

As a partner, the VC firm will contribute to the programme’s success. [...]

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 [...]

Ebtessama Launches Egypt's First Job-Hunting Website For Disabled People: Majidah.org

The website is named after a social worker and an advocate for disabled peoples’ rights. [...]

After Spike In Gas Prices In Egypt, “Tink” Launches To Make Commuters Share The Tank

This startup offers a solution for the rising fuel prices. [...]

Egyptian Delivery Startup Sprint Closes Seed Round, Gets Valued at $1.25 Million

To accelerate their growth plans, expand their hubs network across Egypt, further develop their technology and expand their team. [...]

Egyptian AI Pioneer Rana ElKaliouby's Debut Book Launching in April

The artificial intelligence (AI) pioneer’s memoir explores humanity through the dehumanisation of technology, and is available for preorder. [...]

Applications Now Open for Injaz’s Startup Egypt Programme

Deadline: February 7. [...]

Egyptian Beauty Service Booking App Glamera Launches in Riyadh

The startup is adding their third operational location as part of their commitment to expand throughout the MENA region. [...]

US-Based Startup Surkus Expands its Marketing and Engagement Services to Abu Dhabi

The experiential marketing platform aims to empower SMEs all across the UAE, Saudi Arabia next. [...]

Emirati Fin-Tech Startup Sarwa Scores $8.4 Million in Series A, Plans to Strengthen Position in UAE

Including this round, the robo-advisory has raised more than $10 million since establishment in December 2017. [...]

Egypt's FreshSource Becomes Otlob's First Nationwide Supplier for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

The startup has been supplying some of Egypt’s biggest businesses and now will provide its produce to consumers straight to their door. [...]

Emirati Fin-Tech Startup Sarwa Scores $8.4 Million in Series A, Plans to Strengthen Position in UAE

Including this round, the robo-advisory has raised more than $10 million since establishment in December 2017. [...]

Egyptian Beauty Service Booking App Glamera Launches in Riyadh

The startup is adding their third operational location as part of their commitment to expand throughout the MENA region. [...]

Meet the 10 Startups Selected for Startupbootcamp Fin-Tech Dubai 2020 Programme

From artificial intelligence to cloud computing, the programme aims to empower fin-tech in all its forms. [...]

Applications Now Open for Injaz’s Startup Egypt Programme

Deadline: February 7. [...]

EDITOR'S PICKS
A Creative’s Best Friend: How WeTransfer Reached Profitability in Just 4 Years from Its Inception

A Creative’s Best Friend: How WeTransfer Reached Profitability in Just 4 Years from Its Inception

18 Dec 2019
From verb to wetransfer, to wetransferable, we take a few steps back to understand how this 10-year-old startup merged into the lives of creatives. [...]
Inside Pheel: A Crafty Egyptian Startup Born out of Experimentation

Inside Pheel: A Crafty Egyptian Startup Born out of Experimentation

16 Dec 2019
What is it like to be thirsty for experimentation in an industry so comfortable with its monotony? Startup Scene's Leena ElDeeb visits Pheel to find out. [...]
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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