Wamda

Saudi Arabia

Tawaref series: Company formation in Saudi from A to Z

After understanding the types of licences, and attestation processes, it's time to move on to the actual company formation. Starting a...

Tawaref oped

Saudi Arabia

Tawaref series: Saudi entrepreneurship licence at a glance

Offering unique benefits not available in traditional licence tracks, the entrepreneurship licence is a one-of-a-kind opportunity designed...

Tawaref

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...

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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...

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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...

NFT Cryptocurrencies

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...

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,...

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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...

Real Estate Proptech AI

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...

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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...

AI Artificial intelligence Travel

Egypt

Why investing in sportstech and AI is crucial for Egyptian economy?

An article by Mohamed Abdelmotaleb, Vice President and Head of NBA Egypt. Imagine a future where Egyptian athletes consistently...

Sportstech NBA Africa Startup Accelerator

Regional

B2B SaaS shapes the future of fintech in MENA

An article by Ghady Rayess, the co-founder and managing director of FOO. Across the Middle East, digital transformation is...

SAAS b2b Fintech

Regional

Cybersecurity in the era of remote work

An article by Kamal Reggad, co-founder and CEO of RemotePass Remote work has evolved from a short-term fix to a cornerstone of modern...

cybersecurity

U.A.E

Five trends UAE fintech can leverage to stay competitive

An article by Viktor Kasianov, CEO of UnaFinancial’s digital finance app to be launched in the UAE. With its...

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Regional

How e-wallets transform the way we Pay

An article by Ahmed Wahdan, the Marketing Lead at Ezra, a leading micro-lending fintech company. Providing the power to pay at the touch...

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Regional

Impact investing reshapes the future of the GCC economy

An article by Vikas Arora, Chief of Impact Investing at AVPN. In the realm of investment strategies, West Asia (Middle East) has long...

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Regional

Mena entrepreneurs' battle for a safer mental environment

An article by Omar F. Koudsi, Chief Business Officer & co-founder of Arab Theraby. The entrepreneurial landscape in the Middle East...

Opinion mental health

Regional

How can corporate venturing elevate Mena’s entrepreneurial landscape?

Written by Kevin Holliday (Managing Director) and Mohand Nour (Strategy & Partnerships Director) of C3, a UAE-based startup...

CVC corporate venture capital

Regional

Why is it crucial to announce funding milestones?

Lucy Bradley, Brand Commander of Plug Communications If you are not visible, you are invisible. It might sound obvious, but I am...

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Regional

Women's role in Mena's green economy

Petra Jeffery, Assistant Professor at the School of Social Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Dubai Amidst the stark realities of gender...

Green Economy International Women's Day IWD

Regional

“Ensa” women defy the invisible barriers in R&D space

Article written by Caroline el Nahas, Raya Khaty and Laura-Joy Boulos (PhD) When we first launched our research and development...

R&D Ensa Project International Women's Day

Global

What happened to the future?

Steen Jakobsen is the chief investment officer at Saxo Bank The once bright future now appears more bleak than ever. Geopolitical...

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Regional

Why you shouldn't make AI your exclusive startup driver

Rashit Makhat, is the director and co-founder, Scalo Technologies, the tech venture company based in Dubai In the rush to cash in on...

generative AI Scalo Technologies

Regional

What are the startup investment trends in Mena?

Dr Jelena Janjusevic is associate professor at the School of Social Sciences at Heriot-Watt University Dubai The Middle East and North...

Investment

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