Wamda is hosting the UAE qualifier for RiseUp's Pitch by the Pyramids competition. Join us on Thursday, October 31 to watch UAE finalists pitch for a chance to be selected for the finale and pitch by the pyramids in Giza.

If you're interested in watching the pitches, interact with the jury and startups, please register here and we will follow up via email to confirm your attendance.

Date: October 31, 3:00 - 6:00 pm.

Venue: Wamda X

To select the finalists from the UAE leg of the competition, we will be joined by:

- Ned Jaroudi, Board member - Young Arab Leaders, Startup Lead MENA, Amazon Web Services

- Cinar Kurra, CEO Catalyst - A Masdar and BP Initiative

- Noor Shawwa, Managing Director - Endeavor

- Sarah Abu Risheh, Investment Principal - Wamda Capital

Finalists selected from the UAE, Tunis, Beirut, and other stops will Pitch by the Pyramids during the final event in Egypt. Among the hundreds that will be in attendance are local and international media heavyweights, renowned investors, and industry leaders waiting to hear what MENA’s got to offer this year.

Startups that have applied to Pitch by the Pyramids have been provided with a program consisting of tailored webinars on business modeling, market intelligence, and growth planning as well as mentors to support them.

Book your seat early!