Wamda

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The impact of family offices on the MENA economy

An article by Ekaterina Chernova, the co-founder of Dubai-based Family Office (Octagon). Family offices are the private...

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Amplify Growth Partnership launches $100 million debt fund

Amplify Growth Partnership has launched a $100 million growth debt fund, which aims to provide debt capital to tech-focused...

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MENA startups raise $83 million in August 2024, a 76% MoM decline

As summer cools off, so too has the startup scene in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The amount invested in startups in August...

Investment

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Gulf investors launch $200 million Waad Investment firm to support regional startups

A coalition of investors and GCC-based family offices have launched “Waad Investment," an investment firm with a...

Waad Investment

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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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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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MENA startups raise $355 million in July 2024, recording 206% MoM growth

The amount invested in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) startups rebounded in July 2024, recording $355 million raised by...

Investment

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Google for Startups Accelerator AI First accepts applications

Applications are now open for the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First MENA & Turkey programme, designed to propel your venture to...

Google for Startups

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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...

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Startupbootcamp partners with Meta to support MENA startups

The US tech giant Meta has joined forces with Startupbootcamp MENA to encourage the adoption of AI use cases in the MENA business...

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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

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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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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...

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MENA startups raise $116 million in June 2024, bringing H1 total to $882 million

Investment activity in MENA’s startup space slowed down in June 2024, as 38 tech startups raised $116 million, bringing the half-year...

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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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Apply now: TiE Women MENA Programme 2024

TiE Dubai is launching the 5th edition of the TiE Women MENA Programme. This programme aims to embrace, engage and empower women...

TiE Women MENA

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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...

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MENA startups raise $282 million in May 2024, recording 413% MoM growth

The investment value in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region experienced a substantial surge in May 2024. A total of 40 MENA...

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What makes the GCC the ideal destination for entrepreneurs?

An article by Nathan Farrugia, Managing Director of Vistage International, the UAE. Expanding into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...

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Shorooq Partners launches second private credit fund with initial close of $100 million

UAE-based alternative investment manager Shorooq Partners has announced the first close of its $100 million second private credit fund,...

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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...

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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...

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MENA startups raise $55 million in April 2024, down 78% from March

The amount invested in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region fell drastically in April 2024, with only 19 startups raising $55...

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Bitcoin halving fuels MENA investors' appetite for crypto

An article by Vugar Usi Zade, COO of Bitget Historically, Bitcoin halving has brought about a significant change in the way the world...

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