Regional Decode Dubai hackathon is back for a second installment In5 Innovation Centre and Dubai Internet City, bring to Dubai the second installment of their successful hackathon, Decode Dubai. The... Wamda • 26 May, 2015 In5 Innovation Centre Decode Dubai Dubai Internet City
Jordan Zain Jordan’s commitment to entrepreneurship continues Zain CEO Ahmad Hanandeh, right, works with entrepreneurs at Mix N' Mentor Amman in 2014, hosted at ZINC. Since first signing a partnership... Wamda • 26 May, 2015 Ahmad Hanandeh ZINC Zain Jordan
Saudi Arabia Tech World editor launches online guide for Saudi entrepreneurs A new online platform in Saudi Arabia is seeking to develop the startup sector in the country, through a combination of news media and... Ahmed Gabr • 26 May, 2015 Online Press Tamer Omran Entrprnrshp
Pakistan Pakistani job marketplace Naseeb Networks raises $6.5 million in Series C The team behind Naseeb Networks. (Image via Naseeb Networks) Naseeb Networks, Pakistani parent company of Rozee.pk (in Pakistan) and... Maya Rahal • 25 May, 2015 Job listing Series C Monis Rahman
U.A.E Geekonomics: MENA geek culture and the superpower of entrepreneurship The force is strong in these ones (Image via Flickr) On the occasion of Geek Pride Day, we take a look at geek culture in MENA and see... Omar Al Fil • 25 May, 2015 ExtraCake Arafaat Ali Khan MEFCC
Regional The right policy can power renewable energy startups The Middle East renewable energy sector for startups is in its infancy, but there’s huge potential for entrepreneurs to play a role... Rachel Williamson • 25 May, 2015 MEMakers KarmSolar Solar panels
Regional Tripzzle aims to make travel trouble-free Emirati startup Tripzzle is launching itself at the crowded online travel search market and cofounder Ghaith Akkad believes its extra... Pamela Kesrouani • 25 May, 2015
Regional The challenges and changes that shaped Woopra’s growth [Report] Aramex has published a report, in collaboration with Wamda and the American University in Cairo (AUC), on Woopra, a real-time customer... Raed Khalil • 24 May, 2015 John Pozadzides Jad Younan Elie Khoury
Regional MENA, birthplace for a digital health revolution? Imagine waking up in the morning and checking your watch to see how many hours of deep, restful sleep you obtained, your caloric intake... Natasha D'Souza • 24 May, 2015 Digital Health Live m-health Healthcare
Kuwait Kuwait National Fund partners with the World Bank to support local SMEs The State of Kuwait is aiming to develop the entrepreneurial spirit among Kuwaitis, help the country take a major stride in efforts to... Reine Farhat • 24 May, 2015 Kuwait National Fund fund partnership
Lebanon Agriculture and furniture startups win Lebanon's Open Innovation Week An agriculture startup and a furniture design startup were awarded the top two prizes at Altcity’s Open Innovation Week. “We... Maysaa Ajjan • 21 May, 2015 Open Innovation Week competition bader
Jordan With Facebook and Google on board; Mix N' Mentor Marketplace Edition hits Amman As we count down to our second Mix N’ Mentor of the year, this time in Jordan’s Amman, we’re really excited to share the mentors that will ... Wamda • 21 May, 2015 mix n mentor Amman ZINC eventtus
Egypt How nanotechnology can push Egypt through its energy crisis Nanotechnology has been used in the oil and gas sector for decades, but in the last 15 years companies have been investing bigger sums... Rachel Williamson • 21 May, 2015 EOR nanotechnology Future University Cairo
U.A.E Recyclable gift-wrapping from Japan leads to Emirati startup success High-end Dubai gift-wrapping concept store Maska is using social media to market its Japanese present decorating techniques. Fatma Al... Pamela Kesrouani • 21 May, 2015
Lebanon A day in the life: Rana El Chemaitelly, the woman behind The Little Engineer While working part time at the American University of Beirut (AUB), mechanical engineer Rana El Chemaitelly noticed that many of her... Lucy Knight • 20 May, 2015 UAE Space Agency Airbus The Little Engineer
U.A.E “The Impact,” 5-day entrepreneurial boot camp Ahead of the Curve (ATC) is organizing “The Impact,” a 5-day intensive training boot camp teaching entrepreneurs how to start and develop t... Wamda • 20 May, 2015 The Impact Ahead of the Curve bootcamp