Wamda

Subscribe

عربي

Thought Leadership

Wamda's features, opinions, and podcasts

In conversation with Tarek Ghobar of PointCheckout

U.A.E

In conversation with Tarek Ghobar of PointCheckout

Tarek Ghobar is the co-founder of PointCheckout, an online payment gateway that enables consumers to use their loyalty points and air miles...

Loyalty Programs Fintech 1776

In conversation with Christina Ganim of Kenz

Palestine

In conversation with Christina Ganim of Kenz

Christina Ganim founded Kenz with her colleague and friend Nicola Cuoco. The e-commerce website, founded in Palestine, sells underwear to...

Entrepreneur startup Women Entrepreneur

In conversation with Audrey Nakad of Lebanon's Synkers

Lebanon

In conversation with Audrey Nakad of Lebanon's Synkers

Synkers is an online peer-to-peer education platform connecting private tutors with students. Founded in Lebanon by Audrey Nakad, Zeina...

EdTech ceo entrepreneurship

In conversation with Nizar Fakih of the UAE's Step

U.A.E

In conversation with Nizar Fakih of the UAE's Step

As the first of the Step conferences kicks off in Dubai this week, the “experiential tech festival” will aim to bring together...

Step Conference founder series

The UAE's startup ecosystem: challenges and opportunities

U.A.E

The UAE's startup ecosystem: challenges and opportunities

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has found success in diversifying its economy away from oil and becoming the leading business hub for...

entreprenership Google startup

Dubizzle stake acquired for $190 million

U.A.E

Dubizzle stake acquired for $190 million

UAE-based online classifieds website dubizzle has been fully acquired by Naspers, a South Africa-based investor through its subsidiary OLX...

Dubizzle classifieds marketplace

A look at Francophone Africa's tech ecosystem

Regional

A look at Francophone Africa's tech ecosystem

By Fanny Dauchez - head of business development and regional alliances of Central and West Africa at Seedstars World The...

francophone africa African entrepreneurs

In conversation with Mounir Nakhla of Egypt's Halan

Egypt

In conversation with Mounir Nakhla of Egypt's Halan

Beyond Cairo’s colonial boulevards, the streets in the outskirts of the city tend to be too narrow for cars to pass through. These...

ride hailing Sharing Economy cairo

Trends to expect in 2019

Regional

Trends to expect in 2019

Entrepreneurship across the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region has now become a viable and more sustainable career path for those...

entreprenership MENA E-commerce

Wamda launches new programme for budding entrepreneurs

Regional

Wamda launches new programme for budding entrepreneurs

Wamda today announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind fellowship programme, Wamda X. The grant-based offering aims to attract promising...

wamda Wamda Capital Wamda News

Gaza startup Vidmass raises pre-Seed from Ibtikar and Vision VC

Palestine

Gaza startup Vidmass raises pre-Seed from Ibtikar and Vision VC

Vidmass, a Gaza-based startup specialising in online video creation, has raised a pre-seed round of investment from early-stage funds...

pre-Seed Investment Ibtikar VC

Dubz was shortlisted in the Marriott Hotels TestBED Middle East & Africa [Video]

Regional

Dubz was shortlisted in the Marriott Hotels TestBED Middle East & Africa [Video]

Dubz, a luggage pickup, storage and delivery service in Dubai, was shortlisted in the Marriott Hotels TestBED programme in the MEA...

TestBed Marriott

Startup Watch: Porsche’s new hybrid car, patriotic entrepreneurs in China, and babies' F1 innovation

Global

Startup Watch: Porsche’s new hybrid car, patriotic entrepreneurs in China, and babies' F1 innovation

The world of entrepreneurship news is a complex one, with people ever ready to give their two cents on how you should be running your...

Porsche tesla Hybrid

Startup Watch: Google’s new phone, VC money for women startups, and the MENA’s startup economy

Global

Startup Watch: Google’s new phone, VC money for women startups, and the MENA’s startup economy

The world of entrepreneurship news is a complex one, with people ever ready to give their two cents on how you should be running your...

Google Hong Kong VCs

Startup Watch: About the public failure of facial recognition, Apple Pay in the UAE and airport nap pods

Global

Startup Watch: About the public failure of facial recognition, Apple Pay in the UAE and airport nap pods

The world of entrepreneurship news is a complex one, with people ever ready to give their two cents on how you should be running your...

Startup Watch iPhone apple

Startup Watch: Dubai the blockchain hub, Uber Business in the KSA, and the failing startups

Global

Startup Watch: Dubai the blockchain hub, Uber Business in the KSA, and the failing startups

The world of entrepreneurship news is a complex one, with people ever ready to give their two cents on how you should be running your...

Startup Watch Bitcoin Blockchain

Startup Watch: Uber’s new era, a computer that can smell and wealth secrets

Global

Startup Watch: Uber’s new era, a computer that can smell and wealth secrets

The world of entrepreneurship news is a complex one, with people ever ready to give their two cents on how you should be running your...

Startup Watch Uber AI

Startup Watch: The vampire startup, the era’s new banks and the dark side of entrepreneurship

Global

Startup Watch: The vampire startup, the era’s new banks and the dark side of entrepreneurship

The world of entrepreneurship news is a complex one, with people ever ready to give their two cents on how you should be running your...

Startup Watch Facebook Amazon

Startup Watch: Kidpreneurs loading, virtual shopping, and anti-depression apps

Global

Startup Watch: Kidpreneurs loading, virtual shopping, and anti-depression apps

The world of entrepreneurship news is a complex one, with people ever ready to give their two cents on how you should be running your...

Startup Watch Kidpreneurs virtual reality

Startup Watch: Message from the Pharaohs, zombie startups, and indoor farming

Global

Startup Watch: Message from the Pharaohs, zombie startups, and indoor farming

The world of entrepreneurship news is a complex one, with people ever ready to give their two cents on how you should be running your...

Startup Watch Coworking Spaces VC

Startup Watch: Facebook TV, gone with the wind, and crowdfunding in the UAE

Global

Startup Watch: Facebook TV, gone with the wind, and crowdfunding in the UAE

The world of entrepreneurship news is a complex one, with people ever ready to give their two cents on how you should be running your...

Startup Watch Facebook TV Google Play Store

Startup Watch: Paint is back, punished Google, and tech titans AI clash

Global

Startup Watch: Paint is back, punished Google, and tech titans AI clash

The world of entrepreneurship news is a complex one, with people ever ready to give their two cents on how you should be running your...

Startup Watch Google Paint

Startup Watch: Game of Thrones’ princess-preneur, food on Mars, and hotel-tech

Global

Startup Watch: Game of Thrones’ princess-preneur, food on Mars, and hotel-tech

The world of entrepreneurship news is a complex one, with people ever ready to give their two cents on how you should be running your...

Startup Watch Emoji Game of Thrones

Startup Watch: Overfunding kills, cybersecurity smartphones, and Toyota’s AI fund

Global

Startup Watch: Overfunding kills, cybersecurity smartphones, and Toyota’s AI fund

The world of entrepreneurship news is a complex one, with people ever ready to give their two cents on how you should be running your...

Startup Watch Jawbone AI

Previous
1
2
3
4
5
Next

All the information you need to navigate Mena's startup ecosystem

Sign up to receive our weekly digest of stories, op-eds, events and more updates.

Newsletter language

Thank you! Please check your email to confirm your subscription.