Weekly Wrap-Up: February 10-14
It's time to switch gears as we're putting in the final touches for the kickstart of our Mix N' Mentor roadshow. Our first stop will be Cairo and we're really excited about it.
If you haven't registered yet, make sure you do so here, and claim your WamdaCard Mix N' Mentor benefit if you're a member of the WamdaCard community!
Is the Internet in Danger of Becoming an Echochamber? [Wamda Debates]
Last week, the Wamda team discussed internet privacy issues and what a good policy means to us. What does an ideal internet privacy policy look like to you? Read this second post of our new content series 'Wamda Debates', and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Upcoming Events
- 15 Feb - Startup Turkey Conference
- 15 Feb - GIST Entrepreneurs in Action Photo Contest
- 15 Feb - 320 Reality Contest Application Deadline
- 16 Feb - Arab Youth and Entrepreneurship: Holistic Approaches to Nurturing Local Ecosystems
- 16 Feb - Cairo Transport App Challenge Awards
Make sure to check wamda.com/events, or follow @WamdaME on Twitter to stay updated about more events!
Entrepreneur of the Week
This week's Entrepreneur is Delphine Edde, of Diwanee, a startup with 3 online platforms for women in its portfolio, of which two already receive 3 million hits per month. Find out what Delphine has to say about the state of Arabic content online, and what she thinks about competition in our interview with her.
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10 Crowdmaps Bringing Transparency to the Arab World
The Arab world has witnessed the inception of several platforms over the past few years, each with the objective of improving transparency and access to real-time information. Find out how these 10 crowdmaps help citizens express their voices and build better societies.
Aramex Launches Shop and Ship in Dubai: What it Means for E-Commerce Merchants
In a move that could offer a great boost to e-commerce in the region, Aramex has just announced the launch of its international shipment service, Shop and Ship, in Dubai. Find out what it means for online retailers and more details in this post.
8 Startup Couples Making Entrepreneurship Romantic
This week, we've decided to publish an article with a special twist, highlighting some of the region's power couples. Find out which startups have couples in their teams, and how they manage between business and private life.
E-Commerce in Lebanon: An Overview
The first in a new content series on Wamda, discussing e-commerce trends in countries across the Arab world, this post presents a clear overview of the e-commerce sector in Lebanon; who are the major players? Find out in this post.
How PayPal Plans to Expand Across the Arab World in 2013 [Wamda TV]
This year at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, we met with PayPal’s General Manager for the Middle East and North Africa, Elias Ghanem. In this post, find out what he had to say about the online payment gateway’s plans for continued expansion across the Arab world.
Lebanese Telecoms Ministry Asks Citizens to 'Be The Minister' with New Game
Recently, Lebanese Telecoms Ministry, headed by Minister Nicolas Sehnaoui, launched a game to engage citizens online. What does the winner get? The chance to become minister for a day. Read more about the game and what it involves in this post.
Looking for Funding? Here's How to Get an Investor's Attention
All entrepreneurs agree that finding invesment is crucial for the longevity of their startup's life. How does one do it? Read this post to find out how to nab that investor's attention.
Can Anghami Fend Off Deezer's Entrance into the Arab Music Market?
Anghami has been the darling app of the Middle East for the past year - but how will it fare now that French music streaming and discovery service Deezer is expanding into the region? Find out in this post.
Moroccan Startup Social IQ Quantifies Social Influence
Social IQ is an “influence marketing and brand advocacy company” founded in 2009, boasting offices in Rabat, Morocco and San Diego, California. Find out more about founder Akram Benmbarek, and the story behind Social IQ here.
