Maghreb Nurture your network, PR tips for startups Entrepreneurs had a workshop in an intimate setting. (Images via Kaymu) When and how does one communicate the launch of a new project?... Sara Kadaoui • 30 June, 2015 Kaymu startupyourlife Casablanca
Regional MENA biogas startups struggle for lift-off [Infographic] Biogas hasn’t taken off in the Middle East yet, and the entrepreneurs driving it forward are battling both corporate rivals and a... Rachel Williamson • 30 June, 2015 Taka Solutions Biogas MEMakers
Egypt Egyptian financial services app takes steady path towards growth Lack of funding is one of many obstacles that startups face. Many try to develop their goods and services as economically as possible... Eman Mostafa • 30 June, 2015 mohamed hamada financial services
U.A.E Payfort acquires White to build dead simple payment solutions to startups White Payment's Yazin Alrihayem (left) and Payfort's Omar Soudodi. (Image via PAYFORT) PAYFORT, announced today the... Maya Rahal • 29 June, 2015 White Payments Payfort online payment
Global Littlebits makes big in $44.2M funding round Littlebits, the open source hardware startup from Lebanese founder Ayah Bdeir, has raised over $44 million in what they say is one of the... Lucy Knight • 29 June, 2015 MEMakers littlebits Electronics
U.A.E Banking and insurance comparison startup Bayzat raises $1M led by BECO Capital Bayzat, a UAE-based comparison site for health insurance services, banking products and car insurance has received a $1 million round... Maya Rahal • 29 June, 2015 Bayzat investement Funding
Maghreb The House of Geeks gives Moroccan developers a reason to stay Work and play are serious business at Morocco's House of Geeks. (Image via Quentin Qip) In this refurbished garage covered... Aline Mayard • 29 June, 2015 house of geeks talents Programme
Maghreb Morocco attracts startups stars to Level Up event Moroccan entrepreneurs are rushing to develop a thriving startup sector, and this year they managed to attract major players from their... Houda Lahlou • 28 June, 2015 LevelUp LevelUp Morocco Moroco
Egypt CORD's robot fights teach old physics in a new way My Reaper Robot vs. your Crazy Minion: who will win? It depends, says Mohammed ElRaffie, founder of educational science startup CORD, on... Rachel Williamson • 28 June, 2015 robots cord
Regional Back to the old school: harnessing the power of SMS in emerging markets [Report] Palestinian startup Souktel has hacked normal mobile phone communication to once again put SMS front and centre of how people... Raed Khalil • 28 June, 2015 american university of cairo Scalability Souktel
Saudi Arabia High-tech startups to get up to $2M from new Saudi fund Since 2010 the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has invested in more than 30 projects through its Seed Fund. These cash... Reine Farhat • 25 June, 2015 WATER fund solar energy
Egypt Lost in the City? LocName wants to find you Egyptian start-up 'LocName' did not emerge from Cairo’s bustling streets, but in the Spanish city of Barcelona. Two years ago, young E... Louise Sarant • 25 June, 2015 Locname Souq.com Jumia
Jordan Jordan training center links vocational development and community services Dr. Ibrahim al Weydan, doctor and lecturer at Princess Mona College, and Dr. Yassin al Qudah, professor at Irbid National University,... Kristin Chase • 25 June, 2015 vocational development khawater
Egypt KarmSolar signs first on-grid solar deal KarmSolar is stepping into Egypt’s challenging grid-connected electricity market after signing a 27-year deal with Egypt’s... Rachel Williamson • 24 June, 2015 PV KarmSolar solar energy
Lebanon Global entrepreneurs network lands in Lebanon The introductory session of EO was attended by a selected few at the Four Seasons Hotel (Images via Stephanie Nour Prince) One of... Maysaa Ajjan • 24 June, 2015 members host network
Regional Keeping your hands clean Almost half of all businesses in MENA do not have anti-corruption or bribery policies in place, and startups are at unique risk if they... Rachel Williamson • 24 June, 2015 Corruption
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