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Abu Dhabi’s ADQ Launches $100 Million Tech Fund in Jordan

15 Jun 2022
Launched in collaboration with Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy & [...]

Jordanian Game Developer Tamatem to Expand into China

17 Jun 2022
A new strategic partnership with MSA Nova will help Tamatem bring mobile games to [...]

Saudi E-commerce Logistics Startup Torod Raises $1.4M Seed Round

20 Jun 2022
Founded in 2022 by Faisal Almaklas and Ammar Almaatouq, Torod helps e-store owners [...]

UAE Proptech Huspy Raises $37M Series A Round for European Expansion

22 Jun 2022
The home financing platform already boasts presence in Spain, and will now look to [...]

Egyptian AI Startup Synapse Analytics Raises $2M Pre-Series A

22 Jun 2022
The startup looks to optimise businesses’ use of data by leveraging artificial [...]

Indian News & Content App Dailyhunt Set to Expand into MENA Region

23 Jun 2022
Parnerships with 5,000 content providers has been struck and there are plans to [...]

Egypt's MNT-Halan Acquires B2B E-Commerce Startup Talabeyah

23 Jun 2022
The fintech powerhouse continues its expansion with the acquisition of a platform [...]

Egyptian Real Estate Startup Boyot Raises Six-Figure Pre-Seed Round

26 Jun 2022
Boyot plans on opening its office in Kuwait later this year, and aims to use this [...]

Jordan: The Middle East's Overlooked Tech and Innovation Hub

27 Jun 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi sat down with some of the most established and [...]

How Palestinian Startup Tawazon Capitalises on MENA's Wellness Trend

17 Jul 2022
Mindfulness and meditation has become a multi-billion dollar global business and [...]

Egypt's Fintech Boom in Numbers

12 Jul 2022
The Fintech Investment Focused Landscape Review surveyed 148 fintech startups and [...]

10 Edtech Startups Transforming Education in the MENAP Region

23 Jul 2022
The Middle East and Africa's edtech market is expected to reach $7 billion by 2027, [...]

How Seavo is Leading the Green Transition of Egypt’s Marine Sector

27 Jul 2022
With e-scooters powered by AI, Egypt-based startup Seavo seeks to make Egypt’s [...]

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

15 Aug 2022
In this exclusive interview, May El Habachi speaks to CEO Sky Kurtz about the [...]

10 MENA Tech Startups to Pitch at SPARK Ignite in Amsterdam

13 Aug 2022
The qualified startups will pitch during SPARK’s Ignite conference on September [...]

Egyptian Foodtech Startup BONBELL Raises $350k Pre-Seed

14 Aug 2022
BONBELL aims to facilitate the food ordering experience in Egypt by enabling [...]

An Ecosystem in Exodus: The Future of Lebanon's Startups

18 Aug 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi sat down with the leaders and major players behind the [...]

Why Investors Should Join the Femtech Revolution in the MENA Region

30 Aug 2022
StartupScene Staff Writer May El Habachi sat down with some of the leading femtech [...]

How to Choose the Right Accelerator Program for Your Business

01 Sep 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi reached out to experienced entrepreneurs in the [...]

How Online Marketplace Esorus Revolutionises Egypt's Design Industry

05 Sep 2022
Breaking the mould by serving as an intermediary on multiple levels between [...]

The UAE's Rise as the Next Foodtech Hub of the Middle East

07 Sep 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi speaks with some of the leading figures of the UAE's [...]

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 [...]

The Palestinian Entrepreneur 3D Printing a Brighter Future for Gaza

20 Sep 2022
Creating medical and educational equipment through 3D printing technology, Mohammed [...]

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 [...]

Saudi HR Software Startup ZenHR Raises $10 Million in Growth Round

06 Oct 2022
ZenHR, a Saudi-based HR software provider, has raised $10 million in its growth [...]

How to Put Together a Stellar Team for Your Startup

11 Oct 2022
Here's what to consider when building a team that will allow you to set up a solid [...]

How Educational Platform Playbook is Closing the Gender Gap

16 Oct 2022
Bahraini entrepreneur Wafa Al Obaidat has always played by her own rules. Now she’s [...]

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 [...]

Egypt’s B2B E-Commerce Startup MaxAB Raises $40 Million Pre-Series B

19 Oct 2022
The new funding will be used to further expand MaxAB to Morocco, and enhance its [...]

Egypt’s E-Commerce Startup Kenzz Raises $3.5 Million Seed Round

20 Oct 2022
Kenzz aims to bridge the gap between traditional offline and online shopping with a [...]

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 [...]

Ten Unique Co-Working Spaces in Cairo

24 Oct 2022
Ten co-working spaces across the city that promote a positive work environment [...]

Egypt’s Fintech Startup MoneyFellow Raises $31 Million Series B

31 Oct 2022
MoneyFellows will use the new capital to accelerate its growth by diversifying its [...]

UAE-Based Car Subscription Platform invygo Raises $10 Million Series A

02 Nov 2022
The new investments will be used to expand the company’s operations in new markets [...]

The Future of Palestinian Startups

07 Nov 2022
The Middle East startup ecosystem may be on the rise, but Palestinian entrepreneurs [...]

Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: How Hadia Ghaleb Redefines Modest Swimwear

24 Nov 2022
Seemingly overnight, entrepreneur Hadia Ghaleb changed the narrative around modest [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

How Cashew Payments is Disrupting the Middle East’s BNPL Industry

19 Dec 2022
We speak with Ibtissam Ouassi about how her platform, Cashew Payments, has helped [...]

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 [...]

A Year in Review for Egyptian Startups

28 Dec 2022
There is no denying that this year was an absolute rollercoaster for the Egyptian [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Naviatx’s Hamzeh Ghosheh on Creating Safer Roads From Palestine

21 Mar 2023
StartupScene spotlights Palestinian entrepreneur Hamzeh Ghosheh as part of our [...]

How Entrepreneurs Can Leverage ChatGPT to Grow their Business

30 Mar 2023
StartupScene speaks with some of MENA’s AI pioneers to discuss the impact of [...]

How Delivery Startup Yalla Fel Sekka is Digitizing Egyptian Logistics

05 Apr 2023
We speak with Yasmine Abdel Karim, one of the founders of YFS, on the challenges of [...]

Three Lessons from Silicon Valley Bank Collapse for Startup Founders

16 Apr 2023
The bank’s failure exposed the need for founders to safeguard their investments, [...]

The Rise of Qatar’s Startup Ecosystem

03 May 2023
StartupScene speaks with some of Qatar’s experienced investors and entrepreneurs on [...]

The E-Commerce Platform Empowering Social Sellers Across MENA

10 May 2023
Serving as a one-stop shop for both merchants and suppliers, Taager is empowering [...]

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

06 Jun 2023
Whether through inclusivity programmes or by eliminating barriers, these tech [...]

Five Trends VCs are Predicting for the Second Half of 2023

05 Jul 2023
Where are VCs looking to allocate their money? Here are five trends that VCs [...]

Rahet Bally: The Startup Empowering Mothers Across MENA

30 Jul 2023
In this week’s Startup Spotlight, we speak with Rahet Bally founder Nadia Gamal El [...]

The Jordanian Startup Using AI to Save Palm Trees

02 Aug 2023
After seeing his family farm in Jericho affected by red palm weevils, Zeid Sinokrot [...]

The Palestinian Entrepreneur Fuelling MENA’s Second-Hand Market

08 Aug 2023
Palestinian startup Dawerha brings a digital approach to second-hand products, with [...]

How Cequens Transformed Business Communication in Egypt & Beyond

30 Jul 2023
This week’s edition of Startup Spotlight sees CEO Karim Korshed discuss the [...]

What’s Driving BNPL Growth in the MENA Region?

08 Aug 2023
With the BNPL market in MENA expected to rise to $89bn by 2030, we speak with [...]

How Egyptian Startup TileGreen is Creating Tiles From Plastic Waste

14 Aug 2023
Egyptian startup TileGreen is on a mission to revolutionise the construction [...]

A Historic Cairo Home Turned Into a Vibrant Coworking Space

20 Aug 2023
Developed by Marakez, the villa was repurposed in 2019 to provide a versatile [...]

Five Funding Alternatives for When Venture Capital Isn’t an Option

21 Aug 2023
With funds becoming scarcer today, many founders are forced to be creative and look [...]

Masterclass With Startup Business Mentor Nancy Najm

27 Aug 2023
Najm shares her views on how entrepreneurs can launch their own startup, [...]

The Saudi Fashion Startup Using AI to Change the Way We Shop

02 Sep 2023
We speak with co-founder Shahad Geoffrey about the power of early pivots, and the [...]

Egyptian Digital Home and Décor Brand ariika Secures Series A Round

06 Sep 2023
ariika has closed its Series A round backed by Beltone Venture Capital’s [...]

Startups Bringing New Life to Waste in the MENA Region

07 Sep 2023
As sustainability becomes a priority for governments and businesses in the Middle [...]

How UAE Agritech Graze-it is Disrupting the Food Value Chain in MENA

24 Sep 2023
By supplying companies with “feed as a service”, Graze-it aims to reduce reliance [...]

The Palestinian Entrepreneur 3D Printing a Brighter Future for Gaza

20 Sep 2022
Creating medical and educational equipment through 3D printing technology, Mohammed [...]

How Educational Platform Playbook is Closing the Gender Gap

16 Oct 2022
Bahraini entrepreneur Wafa Al Obaidat has always played by her own rules. Now she’s [...]

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

15 Aug 2022
In this exclusive interview, May El Habachi speaks to CEO Sky Kurtz about the [...]

How Online Marketplace Esorus Revolutionises Egypt's Design Industry

05 Sep 2022
Breaking the mould by serving as an intermediary on multiple levels between [...]

How to Put Together a Stellar Team for Your Startup

11 Oct 2022
Here's what to consider when building a team that will allow you to set up a solid [...]

Ten Unique Co-Working Spaces in Cairo

24 Oct 2022
Ten co-working spaces across the city that promote a positive work environment [...]

A Year in Review for Egyptian Startups

28 Dec 2022
There is no denying that this year was an absolute rollercoaster for the Egyptian [...]

The E-Commerce Platform Empowering Social Sellers Across MENA

10 May 2023
Serving as a one-stop shop for both merchants and suppliers, Taager is empowering [...]

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 [...]

How Delivery Startup Yalla Fel Sekka is Digitizing Egyptian Logistics

05 Apr 2023
We speak with Yasmine Abdel Karim, one of the founders of YFS, on the challenges of [...]

How Entrepreneurs Can Leverage ChatGPT to Grow their Business

30 Mar 2023
StartupScene speaks with some of MENA’s AI pioneers to discuss the impact of [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Three Lessons from Silicon Valley Bank Collapse for Startup Founders

16 Apr 2023
The bank’s failure exposed the need for founders to safeguard their investments, [...]

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 [...]

10 Edtech Startups Transforming Education in the MENAP Region

23 Jul 2022
The Middle East and Africa's edtech market is expected to reach $7 billion by 2027, [...]

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 [...]

How Seavo is Leading the Green Transition of Egypt’s Marine Sector

27 Jul 2022
With e-scooters powered by AI, Egypt-based startup Seavo seeks to make Egypt’s [...]

The UAE's Rise as the Next Foodtech Hub of the Middle East

07 Sep 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi speaks with some of the leading figures of the UAE's [...]

Why Investors Should Join the Femtech Revolution in the MENA Region

30 Aug 2022
StartupScene Staff Writer May El Habachi sat down with some of the leading femtech [...]

How Palestinian Startup Tawazon Capitalises on MENA's Wellness Trend

17 Jul 2022
Mindfulness and meditation has become a multi-billion dollar global business and [...]

The Rise of Qatar’s Startup Ecosystem

03 May 2023
StartupScene speaks with some of Qatar’s experienced investors and entrepreneurs on [...]

Egypt's Fintech Boom in Numbers

12 Jul 2022
The Fintech Investment Focused Landscape Review surveyed 148 fintech startups and [...]

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

06 Jun 2023
Whether through inclusivity programmes or by eliminating barriers, these tech [...]

The Future of Palestinian Startups

07 Nov 2022
The Middle East startup ecosystem may be on the rise, but Palestinian entrepreneurs [...]

How to Choose the Right Accelerator Program for Your Business

01 Sep 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi reached out to experienced entrepreneurs in the [...]

Jordan: The Middle East's Overlooked Tech and Innovation Hub

27 Jun 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi sat down with some of the most established and [...]

An Ecosystem in Exodus: The Future of Lebanon's Startups

18 Aug 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi sat down with the leaders and major players behind the [...]

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 [...]

Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: How Hadia Ghaleb Redefines Modest Swimwear

24 Nov 2022
Seemingly overnight, entrepreneur Hadia Ghaleb changed the narrative around modest [...]

Naviatx’s Hamzeh Ghosheh on Creating Safer Roads From Palestine

21 Mar 2023
StartupScene spotlights Palestinian entrepreneur Hamzeh Ghosheh as part of our [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Egypt’s E-Commerce Startup Kenzz Raises $3.5 Million Seed Round

20 Oct 2022
Kenzz aims to bridge the gap between traditional offline and online shopping with a [...]

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 [...]

The Jordanian Startup Using AI to Save Palm Trees

02 Aug 2023
After seeing his family farm in Jericho affected by red palm weevils, Zeid Sinokrot [...]

Egyptian Digital Home and Décor Brand ariika Secures Series A Round

06 Sep 2023
ariika has closed its Series A round backed by Beltone Venture Capital’s [...]

Egypt’s Fintech Startup MoneyFellow Raises $31 Million Series B

31 Oct 2022
MoneyFellows will use the new capital to accelerate its growth by diversifying its [...]

UAE-Based Car Subscription Platform invygo Raises $10 Million Series A

02 Nov 2022
The new investments will be used to expand the company’s operations in new markets [...]

How Cashew Payments is Disrupting the Middle East’s BNPL Industry

19 Dec 2022
We speak with Ibtissam Ouassi about how her platform, Cashew Payments, has helped [...]

Rahet Bally: The Startup Empowering Mothers Across MENA

30 Jul 2023
In this week’s Startup Spotlight, we speak with Rahet Bally founder Nadia Gamal El [...]

How Cequens Transformed Business Communication in Egypt & Beyond

30 Jul 2023
This week’s edition of Startup Spotlight sees CEO Karim Korshed discuss the [...]

Saudi HR Software Startup ZenHR Raises $10 Million in Growth Round

06 Oct 2022
ZenHR, a Saudi-based HR software provider, has raised $10 million in its growth [...]

Egypt’s B2B E-Commerce Startup MaxAB Raises $40 Million Pre-Series B

19 Oct 2022
The new funding will be used to further expand MaxAB to Morocco, and enhance its [...]

Egyptian Foodtech Startup BONBELL Raises $350k Pre-Seed

14 Aug 2022
BONBELL aims to facilitate the food ordering experience in Egypt by enabling [...]

10 MENA Tech Startups to Pitch at SPARK Ignite in Amsterdam

13 Aug 2022
The qualified startups will pitch during SPARK’s Ignite conference on September [...]

The Palestinian Entrepreneur Fuelling MENA’s Second-Hand Market

08 Aug 2023
Palestinian startup Dawerha brings a digital approach to second-hand products, with [...]

How Egyptian Startup TileGreen is Creating Tiles From Plastic Waste

14 Aug 2023
Egyptian startup TileGreen is on a mission to revolutionise the construction [...]

Masterclass With Startup Business Mentor Nancy Najm

27 Aug 2023
Najm shares her views on how entrepreneurs can launch their own startup, [...]

The Saudi Fashion Startup Using AI to Change the Way We Shop

02 Sep 2023
We speak with co-founder Shahad Geoffrey about the power of early pivots, and the [...]

Five Trends VCs are Predicting for the Second Half of 2023

05 Jul 2023
Where are VCs looking to allocate their money? Here are five trends that VCs [...]

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ Launches $100 Million Tech Fund in Jordan

15 Jun 2022
Launched in collaboration with Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy & [...]

Egyptian AI Startup Synapse Analytics Raises $2M Pre-Series A

22 Jun 2022
The startup looks to optimise businesses’ use of data by leveraging artificial [...]

Egypt's MNT-Halan Acquires B2B E-Commerce Startup Talabeyah

23 Jun 2022
The fintech powerhouse continues its expansion with the acquisition of a platform [...]

How UAE Agritech Graze-it is Disrupting the Food Value Chain in MENA

24 Sep 2023
By supplying companies with “feed as a service”, Graze-it aims to reduce reliance [...]

Startups Bringing New Life to Waste in the MENA Region

07 Sep 2023
As sustainability becomes a priority for governments and businesses in the Middle [...]

UAE Proptech Huspy Raises $37M Series A Round for European Expansion

22 Jun 2022
The home financing platform already boasts presence in Spain, and will now look to [...]

What’s Driving BNPL Growth in the MENA Region?

08 Aug 2023
With the BNPL market in MENA expected to rise to $89bn by 2030, we speak with [...]

Egyptian Real Estate Startup Boyot Raises Six-Figure Pre-Seed Round

26 Jun 2022
Boyot plans on opening its office in Kuwait later this year, and aims to use this [...]

A Historic Cairo Home Turned Into a Vibrant Coworking Space

20 Aug 2023
Developed by Marakez, the villa was repurposed in 2019 to provide a versatile [...]

Saudi E-commerce Logistics Startup Torod Raises $1.4M Seed Round

20 Jun 2022
Founded in 2022 by Faisal Almaklas and Ammar Almaatouq, Torod helps e-store owners [...]

Five Funding Alternatives for When Venture Capital Isn’t an Option

21 Aug 2023
With funds becoming scarcer today, many founders are forced to be creative and look [...]

Indian News & Content App Dailyhunt Set to Expand into MENA Region

23 Jun 2022
Parnerships with 5,000 content providers has been struck and there are plans to [...]

Jordanian Game Developer Tamatem to Expand into China

17 Jun 2022
A new strategic partnership with MSA Nova will help Tamatem bring mobile games to [...]

How UAE Agritech Graze-it is Disrupting the Food Value Chain in MENA

24 Sep 2023
By supplying companies with “feed as a service”, Graze-it aims to reduce reliance [...]

Startups Bringing New Life to Waste in the MENA Region

07 Sep 2023
As sustainability becomes a priority for governments and businesses in the Middle [...]

Egyptian Digital Home and Décor Brand ariika Secures Series A Round

06 Sep 2023
ariika has closed its Series A round backed by Beltone Venture Capital’s [...]

The Saudi Fashion Startup Using AI to Change the Way We Shop

02 Sep 2023
We speak with co-founder Shahad Geoffrey about the power of early pivots, and the [...]

Masterclass With Startup Business Mentor Nancy Najm

27 Aug 2023
Najm shares her views on how entrepreneurs can launch their own startup, [...]

Five Funding Alternatives for When Venture Capital Isn’t an Option

21 Aug 2023
With funds becoming scarcer today, many founders are forced to be creative and look [...]

A Historic Cairo Home Turned Into a Vibrant Coworking Space

20 Aug 2023
Developed by Marakez, the villa was repurposed in 2019 to provide a versatile [...]

How Egyptian Startup TileGreen is Creating Tiles From Plastic Waste

14 Aug 2023
Egyptian startup TileGreen is on a mission to revolutionise the construction [...]

What’s Driving BNPL Growth in the MENA Region?

08 Aug 2023
With the BNPL market in MENA expected to rise to $89bn by 2030, we speak with [...]

The Palestinian Entrepreneur Fuelling MENA’s Second-Hand Market

08 Aug 2023
Palestinian startup Dawerha brings a digital approach to second-hand products, with [...]

The Jordanian Startup Using AI to Save Palm Trees

02 Aug 2023
After seeing his family farm in Jericho affected by red palm weevils, Zeid Sinokrot [...]

How Cequens Transformed Business Communication in Egypt & Beyond

30 Jul 2023
This week’s edition of Startup Spotlight sees CEO Karim Korshed discuss the [...]

Rahet Bally: The Startup Empowering Mothers Across MENA

30 Jul 2023
In this week’s Startup Spotlight, we speak with Rahet Bally founder Nadia Gamal El [...]

Five Trends VCs are Predicting for the Second Half of 2023

05 Jul 2023
Where are VCs looking to allocate their money? Here are five trends that VCs [...]

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

06 Jun 2023
Whether through inclusivity programmes or by eliminating barriers, these tech [...]

The E-Commerce Platform Empowering Social Sellers Across MENA

10 May 2023
Serving as a one-stop shop for both merchants and suppliers, Taager is empowering [...]

The Rise of Qatar’s Startup Ecosystem

03 May 2023
StartupScene speaks with some of Qatar’s experienced investors and entrepreneurs on [...]

Three Lessons from Silicon Valley Bank Collapse for Startup Founders

16 Apr 2023
The bank’s failure exposed the need for founders to safeguard their investments, [...]

How Delivery Startup Yalla Fel Sekka is Digitizing Egyptian Logistics

05 Apr 2023
We speak with Yasmine Abdel Karim, one of the founders of YFS, on the challenges of [...]

How Entrepreneurs Can Leverage ChatGPT to Grow their Business

30 Mar 2023
StartupScene speaks with some of MENA’s AI pioneers to discuss the impact of [...]

Naviatx’s Hamzeh Ghosheh on Creating Safer Roads From Palestine

21 Mar 2023
StartupScene spotlights Palestinian entrepreneur Hamzeh Ghosheh as part of our [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

A Year in Review for Egyptian Startups

28 Dec 2022
There is no denying that this year was an absolute rollercoaster for the Egyptian [...]

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 [...]

How Cashew Payments is Disrupting the Middle East’s BNPL Industry

19 Dec 2022
We speak with Ibtissam Ouassi about how her platform, Cashew Payments, has helped [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: How Hadia Ghaleb Redefines Modest Swimwear

24 Nov 2022
Seemingly overnight, entrepreneur Hadia Ghaleb changed the narrative around modest [...]

The Future of Palestinian Startups

07 Nov 2022
The Middle East startup ecosystem may be on the rise, but Palestinian entrepreneurs [...]

UAE-Based Car Subscription Platform invygo Raises $10 Million Series A

02 Nov 2022
The new investments will be used to expand the company’s operations in new markets [...]

Egypt’s Fintech Startup MoneyFellow Raises $31 Million Series B

31 Oct 2022
MoneyFellows will use the new capital to accelerate its growth by diversifying its [...]

Ten Unique Co-Working Spaces in Cairo

24 Oct 2022
Ten co-working spaces across the city that promote a positive work environment [...]

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 [...]

Egypt’s E-Commerce Startup Kenzz Raises $3.5 Million Seed Round

20 Oct 2022
Kenzz aims to bridge the gap between traditional offline and online shopping with a [...]

Egypt’s B2B E-Commerce Startup MaxAB Raises $40 Million Pre-Series B

19 Oct 2022
The new funding will be used to further expand MaxAB to Morocco, and enhance its [...]

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 [...]

How Educational Platform Playbook is Closing the Gender Gap

16 Oct 2022
Bahraini entrepreneur Wafa Al Obaidat has always played by her own rules. Now she’s [...]

How to Put Together a Stellar Team for Your Startup

11 Oct 2022
Here's what to consider when building a team that will allow you to set up a solid [...]

Saudi HR Software Startup ZenHR Raises $10 Million in Growth Round

06 Oct 2022
ZenHR, a Saudi-based HR software provider, has raised $10 million in its growth [...]

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 [...]

The Palestinian Entrepreneur 3D Printing a Brighter Future for Gaza

20 Sep 2022
Creating medical and educational equipment through 3D printing technology, Mohammed [...]

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 [...]

The UAE's Rise as the Next Foodtech Hub of the Middle East

07 Sep 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi speaks with some of the leading figures of the UAE's [...]

How Online Marketplace Esorus Revolutionises Egypt's Design Industry

05 Sep 2022
Breaking the mould by serving as an intermediary on multiple levels between [...]

How to Choose the Right Accelerator Program for Your Business

01 Sep 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi reached out to experienced entrepreneurs in the [...]

Why Investors Should Join the Femtech Revolution in the MENA Region

30 Aug 2022
StartupScene Staff Writer May El Habachi sat down with some of the leading femtech [...]

An Ecosystem in Exodus: The Future of Lebanon's Startups

18 Aug 2022
Staff writer May El Habachi sat down with the leaders and major players behind the [...]

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

15 Aug 2022
In this exclusive interview, May El Habachi speaks to CEO Sky Kurtz about the [...]

Egyptian Foodtech Startup BONBELL Raises $350k Pre-Seed

14 Aug 2022
BONBELL aims to facilitate the food ordering experience in Egypt by enabling [...]

10 MENA Tech Startups to Pitch at SPARK Ignite in Amsterdam

13 Aug 2022
The qualified startups will pitch during SPARK’s Ignite conference on September [...]

How Seavo is Leading the Green Transition of Egypt’s Marine Sector

27 Jul 2022
With e-scooters powered by AI, Egypt-based startup Seavo seeks to make Egypt’s [...]

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Mindfulness and meditation has become a multi-billion dollar global business and [...]

Egypt's Fintech Boom in Numbers

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Jordan: The Middle East's Overlooked Tech and Innovation Hub

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Egyptian Real Estate Startup Boyot Raises Six-Figure Pre-Seed Round

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Egypt's MNT-Halan Acquires B2B E-Commerce Startup Talabeyah

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Indian News & Content App Dailyhunt Set to Expand into MENA Region

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Jordanian Game Developer Tamatem to Expand into China

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How Educational Platform Playbook is Closing the Gender Gap

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Canadian Adtech Group ClearPier Acquires UAE’s MQuest for $35 Million

The deal is part of Clearpier’s recent acquisition spree, which began with its May 2022 acquisition of PubPlus for $60 million. [...]

Egyptian Fintech Services Provider valU Will Expand to Jordan in 2024

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Egyptian Fintech Services Provider valU Will Expand to Jordan in 2024

This move follows valU's acquisition of Paynas, a company providing financial services to micro to medium enterprises in Egypt. [...]

US-Based VC Fund P1 Ventures Completes $25M Close of Its Second Fund

The VC fund focuses on African companies building transformational business in fintech, e-commerce, healthtech, SaaS and AI. [...]

Canadian Adtech Group ClearPier Acquires UAE’s MQuest for $35 Million

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UAE-Based E-Sports Startup Fanzword Secures $1.2 Million Pre-Seed

Fanzword’s virtual stadium allows football fans to follow their teams whilst earning rewards. [...]

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