Scaling an online reviews platform in Saudi Arabia [Wamda TV] We met up with Jihad Alammar, the founder of Qaym, at Mix N’ Mentor Riyadh to discuss how his restaurant review site is scaling in Saudi Ar... Wamda • 22 July, 2013 Reviews Mix n Mentor Mobile
Why is this mobile game produced in China so popular in Kuwait? When international game publisher Happylatte released their first cowboy shoot'em-up game, High Noon, in 2010, its team didn't... Glen Dalakian II • 22 July, 2013 Developers Mobile Gaming Gaming
Mobile advertising is on the rise in the Arab world [Report] Mobile advertising in the Arab world grew 68% last year, offering stronger revenue-generating opportunities for mobile startups in the... Ahmed Gabr • 22 July, 2013 mobile advertising Digital Advertising Advertising
Meet the family business supporting food & beverage startups in Egypt [Wamda TV] While it's easy to think 'tech' when you think about startup incubation, supporting non-tech startups is also critical for making an... Nina Curley • 21 July, 2013 Incubator Accelerators Food & Beverage
How women in Saudi Arabia are being integrated into the workforce [Wamda TV] At Wamda’s Mix N’ Mentor Riyadh, we chatted with Khalid AlKhudair the founder of Glowork.net, an online platform for job-seeking women in Sa... Wamda • 21 July, 2013 Mix n Mentor Team Programme
Global 10 career tips you wish you knew when you were 20 When first starting your career it can be daunting to compete in the job market for that ideal position. In truth, the journey won’t be e... Lama Ataya • 21 July, 2013 employent graduates Programme
What are the 50 most valuable brands in the Arab world? [Infographic] In the Arab world, the strongest brands seem to be those with a government backing. Of the top 50 brands, compiled in a study by Brand F... Ahmed Gabr • 21 July, 2013 brands Infographic
Weekly Wrap-Up: July 14-18 Nominate your candidate for the Karim Jazouani Award Wamda recently announced the Karim Jazouani Award, a yearly prize that will be given... Wamda • 18 July, 2013 Weekly Wrap-Up
Can Microsoft help scale R&D in the Middle East? [Wamda TV] At the recent World Economic Forum Meeting in Jordan this May, we caught up with Charbel Fakhoury, VP of Sales, Marketing, and Services at M... Nina Curley • 18 July, 2013 R&D Technology Ecosystem
What it takes to build a global luxury jewelry brand: Egypt's Azza Fahmy The tech startup boom and seemingly overnight successes like Facebook and Instagram have mistakenly led many to believe that success is... Leena AlOlaimy • 18 July, 2013 Success Stories Scaling Fashion
10 reasons why exercise makes you better at your job Sports have always been a big part of my life, beginning when I was a kid. My father’s way of teaching me how to swim was by throwing me i... Maya Rahal • 18 July, 2013 Tips Advice
Pakistani entrepreneur builds country’s first private aircraft Cross-posted and adapted from the original version published on Techies.pk on June 26, 2013. “That, my friend, is the very f... Khurram Zafar • 17 July, 2013 Airlines
What PayPal's new partnership with Qatar National Bank means for online shoppers After opening in Egypt this March, PayPal is continuing its expansion throughout the Middle East, announcing a new partnership with... Nina Curley • 17 July, 2013 PayPal Payment Gateways
How Supermama, Shahiya and Mumzworld are supporting moms this Ramadan Ramadan can be overwhelming for moms, as they balance families with work and social obligations. To support moms, and women in general,... Maya Rahal • 17 July, 2013 Ramadan Health E-commerce
Egypt's green startups get a boost from mentor meet-up While the startup industry is booming in the Middle East, it’s a nascent sector that still needs plenty of babysitting. Sometimes this g... Ahmed Gabr • 17 July, 2013 Training Egypt Mentorship
How student entrepreneurs are transforming Morocco's economy The May, before Enactus Morocco hosted its 10th annual entrepreneurship competition for students, we caught up with Touria Benlafqih, the... Nina Curley • 16 July, 2013 Students Competitions Social Entrepreneurship