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What global investors want from entrepreneurs, an expert advises

There are some questions that continuously occur in the minds of entrepreneurs - if I want to get seed financing, or that second round of...

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Facebook’s Jonathan Labin on how entrepreneurs can stand out [Wamda TV]

At our final Mix N’ Mentor of the year in Dubai earlier this month we took some time to talk to the mentors about their particular areas of ...

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9 tips to fight a drop in Facebook engagement

Yesterday, we published the first of a two-part series on how – and why – small businesses are struggling for traction ...

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Why is Facebook engagement dropping 40% every year?

It’s been a tough year for businesses on Facebook – especially small businesses. Reaching customers has never been more difficult, and the...

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Facebook to host an event for entrepreneurs in Dubai this Thursday

Facebook is hosting its first major event in the Middle East this week, with the launch of FbStart, which will reveal tips and tricks for...

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New data proves Facebook's extensive reach in Morocco

For many in Morocco, it seems that Facebook is the most popular destination on the internet. A healthy 73% of the total population visited...

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YouTube the next frontier for marketers in Bahrain [Infographic]

A recent infographic produced by Tawasul, a Bahrain-based social media consultancy and management firm, rounds up the top-rated brands on...

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What You Look Like to a Social Network [Infographic]

Facebook makes a lot of us feel warm and fuzzy; if commenting on ‘life event’ photos and smugly stalking friends and family halfway around ...

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Jordanian custom photo album service eyes Gulf Facebook users, B2B expansion

There’s got to be a story behind a company by the name of Cheezu. “I was watching a Japanese movie,” says Tala Haddadin, Cheezu’s Jordani...

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How do Saudis use social media? [Infographic]

Saudi Arabia is no doubt one of the main markets digital entrepreneurs want to dominate. With more than three million active Twitter users,...

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5 tips for small businesses on Facebook

Jonathan Labin is Facebook's Head of Middle East, Africa, and Pakistan. He contacted us with some tips, based on Facebook's own research,...

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How are teenagers using social networks? Can Shots of Me surpass Facebook?

Shots of Me, the new social network for selfies (photos taken of oneself), has famously raised $1.1 million USD in a seed-funding round...

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Jidari: A sneak peek at an alternative to Facebook from Egypt

Nowadays it's safe to say everyone wants to be the next Facebook, but going head to head with the behemoth on its home turf is something...

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Startup news ticker: TA Telecom wins Mobile Merit Awards and Google acquires Bump

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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A look at Twitter's IPO: what will change?

Twitter’s IPO, which it announced last week, is one of the most hotly anticipated IPOs since Facebook. After announcing via tweet that t...

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Five very simple tips for building a successful company page on Facebook

Every day, we hear about new startups that are being established by entrepreneurs in the Arab world. As the number of Facebook users in...

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Supporters crowdfund a reward for the Palestinian developer who hacked Facebook

A Palestinian white hat hacker became a hero in his village yesterday for hacking Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook page to reveal a critical b...

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Google vs. Facebook: How do they compare? [Infographic]

Although Facebook and Google are wildly different companies, it's easy to think of the two as comparable when it comes to leading Silicon...

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Do you really need to write a business plan? [poll results]

“‘He who fails to plan is planning to fail,’” said Omar Sati, the Managing Director at DASH...

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Is it better to host a big launch or have a soft roll out for your product? [poll results]

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What global investors want from entrepreneurs, an expert advises

Facebook’s Jonathan Labin on how entrepreneurs can stand out [Wamda TV]

9 tips to fight a drop in Facebook engagement

Why is Facebook engagement dropping 40% every year?

Facebook to host an event for entrepreneurs in Dubai this Thursday

New data proves Facebook's extensive reach in Morocco

YouTube the next frontier for marketers in Bahrain [Infographic]

What You Look Like to a Social Network [Infographic]

Jordanian custom photo album service eyes Gulf Facebook users, B2B expansion

How do Saudis use social media? [Infographic]

5 tips for small businesses on Facebook

How are teenagers using social networks? Can Shots of Me surpass Facebook?

Jidari: A sneak peek at an alternative to Facebook from Egypt

Startup news ticker: TA Telecom wins Mobile Merit Awards and Google acquires Bump

A look at Twitter's IPO: what will change?

Five very simple tips for building a successful company page on Facebook

Supporters crowdfund a reward for the Palestinian developer who hacked Facebook

Google vs. Facebook: How do they compare? [Infographic]

Do you really need to write a business plan? [poll results]

Is it better to host a big launch or have a soft roll out for your product? [poll results]

Can this Facebook clone become the biggest social network in Yemen?

6 ways to boost your sales through social media

FOO launches the first mobile matchmaking app for Facebook in the Middle East

12 Key Statistics on How Tunisians Use Social Media [Infographic]

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