Maghreb Lik pays mobile users to pay ad-tention Lik cofounders on the stage during LevelUp event (Image vis Houda Lahlou) A revolutionary idea is not enough to ensure the success of a... Sara Kadaoui • 12 July, 2015 contextualization LevelUp LevelUp Morocco
Regional No one ever said entrepreneurship was easy: tips from a pro This is a crosspost with Khalid Alkhudair's LinkedIn blog. I’ve been an employee and I’ve been an entrepreneur, and being an entrepreneur i... Khalid Alkhudair • 09 July, 2015 khalid alkhudair entrepreneurship
Saudi Arabia Saudi startup aims to make solar PV predictable In the 20th century, Saudi Arabia was a global power thanks to oil; in the 21st century, it might still play a dominant role - but... Reine Farhat • 09 July, 2015 Solar panels solar energy clean tech
Lebanon Lebanese doll startup aims to present a more realistic body image My Doll and Me is making dolls that more closely resemble the market they're targeted towards. (Images via My Doll and Me) Long... Maysaa Ajjan • 09 July, 2015 my doll and me body image
Regional Jordan Competitiveness Program live pitch competition The Jordan Competitiveness Program (JCP) is organizing, in collaboration with USAID Jordan, a live pitch competition for USAID’s... Wamda • 09 July, 2015 Jordan Competitiveness Program USAID Jordan Development Innovation Ventures
Maghreb Morocco to honor the brightest minds of its entrepreneurial ecosystem with Karim Jazouani prize Karim Jazouani (Image via The Nexties) Karim Jazouani, the web and startup ambassador of Morocco, would be proud. Since he passed away... Wamda • 08 July, 2015 Karim Jazouani
Egypt Meet the online tool helping Egyptians reduce their electricity consumption Entrepreneurs often get inspiration from the crises their countries are going through, and Egypt is no exception. The country’s power o... Eman Mostafa • 08 July, 2015 electricity consumption El Nour Geh
Regional Ramadan advice and exercise tips: how this women's Arabic platform is attracting viewers With more than 13 million total views on its YouTube channel, Loolia, a digital platform that connects Arab women with lifestyle experts in... Esraa Haidar • 08 July, 2015 Loolia arabic media Digital Arabic Content
Regional 5 leadership lessons from the trenches When Lebanon's Hala Hanna graduated from the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Leadership Fellows program in June, she was asked by her... Hala Hanna • 07 July, 2015 wef Leadership World Economic Forum
Regional Mideast Coworking Calls application deadline Mideast Creatives, in collaboration with Hivos, is launching Mideast Coworking Calls with the goal of boosting coworking, art and... Wamda • 07 July, 2015 Mideast Coworking Calls Mideast Creatives Hivos
Regional MENA’s robot revolution The Terminator would be one lonely android in MENA. Few industries in the region use advanced robotics in their processes and artificial... Rachel Williamson • 07 July, 2015 seed robotics pal robotics eg robotics
Maghreb How this social entrepreneurship coworking space could change Morocco Don't let the basic interior fool you. Dare Space has huge potential. (Image via Hind Touissate, Dare Space) With its bare walls and... Aline Mayard • 06 July, 2015 MCISE Rabat Coworking Spaces
Egypt How these Egyptians are building a digital community for pet lovers Ideas and ventures often spring from a common problem that entrepreneurs and their communities face. This was true with Sarah Zohdi and... Eman Mostafa • 06 July, 2015 dog lovers pet lovers The Dogs Network
Maghreb Moroccan video project puts Arab success front and center Arab Excellenceis turning the spotlight on successful Arabs. (Images via Arab Excellence) As a teenager, were you inspired by an Arab... Aline Mayard • 06 July, 2015 young arabs Success Stories Education
Saudi Arabia Saudi telco STC launches accelerator and incubator Between August and September, Saudi Telecom Company (STC) will launch InspireU, an accelerator and incubator aimed at developing young... Reine Farhat • 05 July, 2015 riyadh Demo Day incubators
Maghreb 3D printing tackles plastic on the shores of Morocco Jennifer Gadient and Fabian Wyss in front of their Ultimaker 3D printer. (Image via Aline Mayard) It’s 6pm on the beach at Taghazout, a f... Aline Mayard • 05 July, 2015 3d printing waste morocco
