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The Middle East gets its first peer-to-peer lending site, with Sharia compliance

Looking back at the year, 2013 has clearly been the year of crowdfunding– especially in emerging markets and the Middle East. This y...

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Startup news ticker: Int@j connects Jordanian and Saudi companies; Souq.com launches Cyber Week

Welcome to Wamda's weekly startup news ticker, which will offer quick announcements and stories relevant to the region. If you have a quick...

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Gaming in the Middle East: an overview of game types, models, and revenues

This post is the first in a new series offering a deep dive into the Arab world’s major startup sectors. This edition, focused on the...

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One woman's quest to get kids reading in the Arab world

Very few initiatives originating in the Arab world achieve international recognition: Kitaby Kitabak (my book, your book in English), a...

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How Jordanians are using the internet [Infographic]

Although internet penetration in Jordan is only around 48%, those who do use the internet have been incredibly active. Of the 1.5 million...

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A look at the IFC's new $400m fund for SMEs in the Arab world

Support for small businesses continues to pour into the Arab world. Last month, the International Finance Corporation...

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The Arab Spring through the eyes of Zaid

Zaid Farekh is as Jordanian as Mansaf. Born, bred and schooled in Jordan, he's a hardworking man from a hard working family. Before he had...

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Meet the Jordanian College Graduate Who Rose to Startup Success by Reporting the Weather

Jordanian entrepreneur Mohamed Al-Shaker is very, very passionate about the weather. “I’ve had an interest in weather since I was 4 years o...

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Which Countries Have the Lowest Costs for Startups? [Infographic]

Entrepreneurs in the Arab world who may be self-funding, are bootstrapping, or are just looking for an inexpensive place to start their...

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New Citizen Journalist Program Trains Jordan’s Storytellers

After the Arab Spring, new media has gained tremendous traction, as internet penetration grows, and users look to track the...

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Jordan's MENA ICT Forum: Bigger, Bolder, Now with Mentorship

Organised by int@j, the MENA ICT Forum returned bigger and bolder this year, to bring many of the region’s tech movers and shakers to t...

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Quirkat launches first PS3 game from the Arab World

Jordanian game development studio Quirkat recently launched Pro Foosball for the PlayStation 3. With this title, Quirkat is looking to...

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2013 MENA ICT Forum

The 2013 MENA ICT Forum, held in Jordan, will take place on March 6-7, 2013, at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center, Dead Sea,...

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How the Middle East Tweets: Jordan's Most Connected [Report]

In summer 2012, Portland and Tweetminster conducted a study into the use of Twitter in the Middle East. Using data collected between July...

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King Abdullah II Award for Youth Innovation and Achievement

The King Abdullah II Award for Youth Innovation and Achievement recognizes, celebrates and supports young Arab leaders who are active ...

Competitions Innovation Jordan

Weekly Wrap-Up: November 18-22

This week was all about looking outside to identify and adapt solutions to problems within local ecosystems. What are your thoughts about...

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Social Enterprise Coffee Hour

Village Capital and The Startup Series organize an open table discussion on the up and coming field of Impact Investment and the...

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Jordan’s First Animation Festival

The computer graphics and animation club of “Princess Sumaya University For Technology” (PSUT), organizes Jordan’s first animation festi...

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Internet Censorship Called A Black Eye for Jordan's Tech Sector

As Ramadan comes to an end, controversy is building in Jordan over potential internet censorship. After Jordan's Ministry of...

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Mix N' Mentor Amman 2016: Marketplace Edition

Mix N' Mentor Amman, Wamda’s second for this year, will take place on June 2 at the Zain Innovation Center (ZINC), located in King H...

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Launching Arab Women In Technology (Jordan Chapter)

Arab Women in Computing (ArabWIC) have joined forces with Oasis500 to launch their Jordan chapter. An introductory event will be held at...

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Disrupt!/Music!/ for music innovators at ZINC

Disrupt!/Music!/ is coming to Amman to shake up the local music industry. In a three-day workshop and competition powered by Mideast...

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Jordan Competitiveness Program live pitch competition

The Jordan Competitiveness Program (JCP) is organizing, in collaboration with USAID Jordan, a live pitch competition for USAID’s...

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Geeks on a Plane (#GOAP)

Organized by 500 Startups, Geeks on a Plane (#GOAP) is an invite-only tour for startups, investors, and executives to learn about...

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