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Farah Desouky
Farah, Cairo-based writer, is interested and in all things culture, politics, gender and society. Curious enough to wander in all the dusty archival rooms.
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Egyptian Cashless Payments App Flash Raises $6 Million in Seed Round

17 Jul 2023
The fresh injection of funds will be used to support Flash's cashless payment [...]

UAE-Based YallaHub Raises $6 Million in Pre-Series A Round

19 Jul 2023
The funds will be used to improve the IT platform and expand the network of partner [...]

Startups Without Borders & UNFPA Launch Mentorship Programme

17 Aug 2023
The programme will provide guidance to female founders contributing to reproductive [...]

Egyptian Cashless Payments App Flash Raises $6 Million in Seed Round

17 Jul 2023
The fresh injection of funds will be used to support Flash's cashless payment [...]

UAE-Based YallaHub Raises $6 Million in Pre-Series A Round

19 Jul 2023
The funds will be used to improve the IT platform and expand the network of partner [...]

Startups Without Borders & UNFPA Launch Mentorship Programme

17 Aug 2023
The programme will provide guidance to female founders contributing to reproductive [...]

Startups Without Borders & UNFPA Launch Mentorship Programme

17 Aug 2023
The programme will provide guidance to female founders contributing to reproductive [...]

UAE-Based YallaHub Raises $6 Million in Pre-Series A Round

19 Jul 2023
The funds will be used to improve the IT platform and expand the network of partner [...]

Egyptian Cashless Payments App Flash Raises $6 Million in Seed Round

17 Jul 2023
The fresh injection of funds will be used to support Flash's cashless payment [...]

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PaySky: The Fintech Startup Disrupting the Financial Landscape in MEA

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Numa: The Jordanian Startup Powering the Freelance Economy in MENA

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This joint venture aims to invest $100 million in various digital asset companies. [...]

Shariah-Compliant Saudi Fintech LYNK Raises Undisclosed Investment

Since it was founded in 2023, LYNK has facilitated over SR 100 million in Murabaha transactions. [...]

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Meet the Juries of Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards 2023

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A Year in Review for Egyptian Startups

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The State of Palestinian Startups Post October 7th

Once a beacon of hope, Palestine’s startups are now facing a new wave of challenges. [...]

Emirati Fintech Flow48 Raises $25 Million Pre-Series A Round

The latest funding will expedite the company's expansion plans, with a focus on entering the South African market. [...]

Emirati Fintech Flow48 Raises $25 Million Pre-Series A Round

The latest funding will expedite the company's expansion plans, with a focus on entering the South African market. [...]

The State of Palestinian Startups Post October 7th

Once a beacon of hope, Palestine’s startups are now facing a new wave of challenges. [...]

Numa: The Jordanian Startup Powering the Freelance Economy in MENA

The Jordanian startup has been tailoring financial solutions for MENA-based freelancers through an all-inclusive platform. [...]

SC Ventures & SBI Holdings Launch Digital Asset Investment Firm in UAE

This joint venture aims to invest $100 million in various digital asset companies. [...]

Shariah-Compliant Saudi Fintech LYNK Raises Undisclosed Investment

Since it was founded in 2023, LYNK has facilitated over SR 100 million in Murabaha transactions. [...]

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