Wamda

Palestine

Ramallah-based real estate analytics startup aims to serve world

When you ask Peter Abualzolof, cofounder and CEO of Mashvisor, a startup for part-time real estate investors what pushes him, his answer is...

Mashvisor Real Estate Analytics

Global

How to build a multi-billion dollar business, according to Ex-Apple CEO John Sculley

John Sculley back in the day. (Image via Associated Press) “There has never been a better time to build a transformative company,” says Joh...

Steve Jobs John Sculley apple

Maghreb

Nurture your network, PR tips for startups

Entrepreneurs had a workshop in an intimate setting. (Images via Kaymu) When and how does one communicate the launch of a new project?...

Kaymu startupyourlife Casablanca

Regional

MENA biogas startups struggle for lift-off [Infographic]

Biogas hasn’t taken off in the Middle East yet, and the entrepreneurs driving it forward are battling both corporate rivals and a...

Taka Solutions Biogas MEMakers

Egypt

Egyptian financial services app takes steady path towards growth

Lack of funding is one of many obstacles that startups face. Many try to develop their goods and services as economically as possible...

mohamed hamada financial services

U.A.E

Payfort acquires White to build dead simple payment solutions to startups

White Payment's Yazin Alrihayem (left) and Payfort's Omar Soudodi. (Image via PAYFORT) PAYFORT, announced today the...

White Payments Payfort online payment

Global

Littlebits makes big in $44.2M funding round

Littlebits, the open source hardware startup from Lebanese founder Ayah Bdeir, has raised over $44 million in what they say is one of the...

MEMakers littlebits Electronics

U.A.E

Banking and insurance comparison startup Bayzat raises $1M led by BECO Capital

Bayzat, a UAE-based comparison site for health insurance services, banking products and car insurance has received a $1 million round...

Bayzat investement Funding

Maghreb

The House of Geeks gives Moroccan developers a reason to stay

Work and play are serious business at Morocco's House of Geeks. (Image via Quentin Qip) In this refurbished garage covered...

house of geeks talents Programme

Maghreb

Morocco attracts startups stars to Level Up event

Moroccan entrepreneurs are rushing to develop a thriving startup sector, and this year they managed to attract major players from their...

LevelUp LevelUp Morocco Moroco

Saudi Arabia

High-tech startups to get up to $2M from new Saudi fund

Since 2010 the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has invested in more than 30 projects through its Seed Fund. These cash...

WATER fund solar energy

Egypt

Lost in the City? LocName wants to find you

Egyptian start-up 'LocName' did not emerge from Cairo’s bustling streets, but in the Spanish city of Barcelona. Two years ago, young E...

Locname Souq.com Jumia

Jordan

Jordan training center links vocational development and community services

Dr. Ibrahim al Weydan, doctor and lecturer at Princess Mona College, and Dr. Yassin al Qudah, professor at Irbid National University,...

vocational development khawater

Egypt

KarmSolar signs first on-grid solar deal

KarmSolar is stepping into Egypt’s challenging grid-connected electricity market after signing a 27-year deal with Egypt’s...

PV KarmSolar solar energy

Lebanon

Global entrepreneurs network lands in Lebanon

The introductory session of EO was attended by a selected few at the Four Seasons Hotel (Images via Stephanie Nour Prince) One of...

members host network

Regional

Keeping your hands clean

Almost half of all businesses in MENA do not have anti-corruption or bribery policies in place, and startups are at unique risk if they...

Corruption

U.A.E

Filmmaking, a new landscape for entrepreneurs in the region

The event brought together children and teenage animation-lovers for the film costume competition. (Image via Dana Horska) Esmeralda,...

Dubai Moving Image Museum Film industry Film Tech

U.A.E

Urban mobility, energy and emissions - Decode Dubai tackles big city problems

Teams listening to a speaker midway through the conference. (Images via Dubai Internet City) As Dubai passionately pursues its strategy to...

Barcelona Smart City App Hack hackathons

Egypt

When being a game developer just isn’t enough

Kareem Abdullatif andHani El-Akel have a passion for gaming and in 2010 the Egyptian entrepreneurs decided to take a risk and found their...

Appsinnovate gaming industry Egypt

U.A.E

3D printed jewelry and cooling jackets point the way for MENA wearable tech market

Wearable technology is still only a blip on MENA’s fashion calendar but the Abu Dhabi Wearable Tech Show aims to be the runway event for d...

wearable Wearable Tech Show UAE Wearable devices

Regional

ReserveOut announces aggressive expansion campaign

ReserveOut, an online restaurant reservation platform announced plans for an aggressive geographical expansion in the Middle East and...

reservations Khalil Shadid ReserveOut

Regional

5 apps to help you stay focused this Ramadan

Getting organized at the best of times is hard. All you need is some quiet....and an app. Your smartphone can be a powerful tool when it...

IFTTT Ramadan Legacy Habit List

Jordan

MENA corporates show a large appetite for startups at Mix N' Mentor Amman

Mentors and startups share challenges and potential solutions at Mix N' Mentor Amman. If the number of smiling faces and...

mix n mentor Amman Marketplace Edition ZINC

Lebanon

Daily deals site ScoopCity outlives, outplays Lebanese rivals

Brothers Abdallah and Ghaith Yafi (Image via Executive Magazine) ScoopCity was one of the first online daily deals platforms in...

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