U.A.E Startups and SMEs can only grow with access to funding Ahmed Mohamed Al Naqbi is the chief executive officer of Emirates Development Bank The UAE government is steadfast in its commitment... Thought Leadership • 12 January, 2022 funding gap
Bahrain Bidayatech launches Mena’s first reward-based crowdfunding platform Bahrain-based Bidayatech has launched a reward-based crowdfunding platform, in an attempt to address startup funding challenges. The... News • 24 November, 2020 Crowdfunding funding gap
Saudi Arabia Saudi's BIAC tries to bridge funding gap for startups The Business Incubators and Accelerators Company (BIAC) has launched a new investment initiative in partnership with VentureSouq to bridge... News • 13 December, 2018 funding gap
Regional Piecing together the social enterprise ecosystem in MENA For every Dumyé doll purchased one is gifted to an orphan. (Image via Dumyé) Sourcing a definition for social enterprise could prove as p... Archana Menon • 07 January, 2016 Ustad Mobile Social Tent Palestyle
Lebanon Is Lebanon a startup trap? [Opinion] The buzz about entrepreneurship and start-ups in Lebanon has never been louder. News of increasingly available venture capital funds, bank... Johnny Matta • 27 August, 2015 funding gap seed startups