Regional Why do we need impact investing now more than ever? An article by Dr. Stavroula Kalogeras, MBA Programme Director at Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University Dubai There is a... Thought Leadership • 28 October, 2024 Impact investing oped Social Entrepreneurship
Regional Google launches “AI First” startup accelerator in MENA Tech giant Google has launched its Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First programme during an event at the Dubai Future Foundation... News • 25 October, 2024 Google Google for Startups Accelerator AI First
Regional MENA e-commerce grew by 80% since 2020, Checkout.com's report suggests The digital commerce in MENA in recent years saw digital payment volumes grow by 658% since 2020, according to Checkout.com’s... News • 23 October, 2024 Checkout.com E-commerce digital payment
Regional Moonbase Capital launches $15 million SME investment vehicle Spain-based search fund investment firm Moonbase Capital has launched a $15 million investment vehicle aimed at backing talented... News • 16 October, 2024 Moonbase Capital smes
Regional MENA startups raise $282 million in September 2024, bringing Q3 total to $727 million The investment landscape in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region indicates a notable recovery, with 63 startups securing a total... Nesma Abdel Azim • 14 October, 2024 Investment
Regional The impact of family offices on the MENA economy An article by Ekaterina Chernova, the co-founder of Dubai-based Family Office (Octagon). Family offices are the private... Thought Leadership • 07 October, 2024 family offices oped
Regional Amplify Growth Partnership launches $100 million debt fund Amplify Growth Partnership has launched a $100 million growth debt fund, which aims to provide debt capital to tech-focused... News • 25 September, 2024 Amplify Growth Partnership Ajeej Capital Nuwa capital
Regional MENA startups raise $83 million in August 2024, a 76% MoM decline As summer cools off, so too has the startup scene in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The amount invested in startups in August... Nesma Abdel Azim • 09 September, 2024 Investment
Regional Gulf investors launch $200 million Waad Investment firm to support regional startups A coalition of investors and GCC-based family offices have launched “Waad Investment," an investment firm with a... News • 27 August, 2024 Waad Investment
Regional As global VC interest shifts to MENA fintech, now is the time for local startups An article by Olena Petrosyuk, the co-founders of Waveup, an advisory firm for startups For a long time, MENA startups were underdogs in... Thought Leadership • 26 August, 2024 oped
Regional Key strategies for breaking into the MENA startup ecosystem An article by Dr. Stavroula Kalogeras, MBA Program Director for Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University... Thought Leadership • 19 August, 2024 oped
Regional MENA startups raise $355 million in July 2024, recording 206% MoM growth The amount invested in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) startups rebounded in July 2024, recording $355 million raised by... Nesma Abdel Azim • 12 August, 2024 Investment
Regional Google for Startups Accelerator AI First accepts applications Applications are now open for the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First MENA & Turkey programme, designed to propel your venture to... News • 05 August, 2024 Google for Startups
Regional Navigating the digital art revolution: Is it worth an investment? An article by Fabian Ritter, head of community at CAST Studios The way art is created, sold and owned will change forever. Yet... Thought Leadership • 05 August, 2024 NFT Cryptocurrencies
Regional Startupbootcamp partners with Meta to support MENA startups The US tech giant Meta has joined forces with Startupbootcamp MENA to encourage the adoption of AI use cases in the MENA business... News • 02 August, 2024 startupbootcamp Meta AI
Regional Rasayel's manifesto for crafting a remote culture Remote work changed the way startups work forever. This new way of working opened countless doors and possibilities for companies that... Thought Leadership • 29 July, 2024 Rasayel remote work
Regional The true impact of open immigration policies on MENA's economic growth An article by Ali Haider, the regional director of Nomadic In the face of heightened global competition for skilled professionals,... Thought Leadership • 22 July, 2024 oped
Regional AI leverages real estate sector in MENA An article by Anna Skigin, co-founder of Frank Porter The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) extends across all industries as... Thought Leadership • 15 July, 2024 Real Estate Proptech AI
Regional MENA startups raise $116 million in June 2024, bringing H1 total to $882 million Investment activity in MENA’s startup space slowed down in June 2024, as 38 tech startups raised $116 million, bringing the half-year... Nesma Abdel Azim • 08 July, 2024 Investment
Regional Essential tools for MENA CFOs to step up their game An article by Karl Crowther, VP of MEA at Alteryx In the digital era, the role of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) has evolved beyond... Thought Leadership • 01 July, 2024 oped
Regional Apply now: TiE Women MENA Programme 2024 TiE Dubai is launching the 5th edition of the TiE Women MENA Programme. This programme aims to embrace, engage and empower women... Wamda • 25 June, 2024 TiE Women MENA
Regional AI redefines MENA corporate travel business An article by Stan Klyuy, a Chief Commercial Officer at Tumodo, an online business travel platform. In 2024, the digital... Thought Leadership • 24 June, 2024 AI Artificial intelligence Travel
Regional MENA startups raise $282 million in May 2024, recording 413% MoM growth The investment value in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region experienced a substantial surge in May 2024. A total of 40 MENA... Nesma Abdel Azim • 03 June, 2024 Investment Infograhpic
Regional What makes the GCC the ideal destination for entrepreneurs? An article by Nathan Farrugia, Managing Director of Vistage International, the UAE. Expanding into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)... Thought Leadership • 30 May, 2024 oped