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Finance

Through Its Investments In Fintech Innovation And Financial Inclusion, Nclude Is Driving Egypt's Digital Transformation

Nclude has funded startups across fintech such as Paymob, Khazna, Lucky, and FlapKap, and it also has done investments in proptech, healthtech, foodtech, and agritech.

Technology

How Stronger Connectivity Can Deliver On Saudi Arabia's Digital Ambitions

With artificial intelligence playing an increasingly important role in business, the onus is now on the telecom sector to deliver the next level of connectivity that will power the economic future.

Starting a Business

How Saudi Entrepreneurs Omar Almaeena And Safwan Modir Brought Innovation To The Business Of Breeding Camels

Omar Almaeena and Safwan Modir share the story of how they came to be the entrepreneurs behind Redsea Camel Company and Fatha Productions.

Growth Strategies

Dubai-Based Serial Entrepreneur Jigar Sagar Explains Why The Customer Always Comes First

"Technology should enhance, not detract, from the customer experience. It's a delicate balance."

Growth Strategies

For Egyptian Startups Considering Expansion, Africa Might Be Where They Have A Competitive Edge

There are many markets in Africa that are looking increasingly attractive for Egyptian startups to not only compete in, but where Egyptian startups may have the competitive edge.

Technology

Startup Grind Qatar And Builder.ai Team Up To Help Entrepreneurs Build, Launch, And Scale Digital Products

Qatar-based startups will gain access to Builder.ai's platform and expertise, enabling them to streamline their development processes, accelerate time-to-market, and scale their businesses efficiently.

Marketing

Running A Brand Sprint For Your Organization: The How-To

A brand sprint is a three-hour workshop that comprises six activities, all designed to create a guide that identifies core brand values, personality traits, and strategic positioning for an organization.

Growth Strategies

Say Your Piece: Amid A Crisis, Telling Your Side Of The Story Can Retain Customers With One Foot Out The Door

In a world where reputation is as valuable -if not more so- as revenue, I worry about startups that choose to stick their heads in the sand whenever they find themselves in a tight spot.

Growth Strategies

Saudi Unicorns: Rewaa Is On A Mission To Become A Trusted Tech Partner For Retailers In Saudi Arabia And Beyond

"We are committed to developing cutting-edge technologies, delivering exceptional customer support, and fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment that empowers our team to drive success for our clients."

Growth Strategies

Four Lessons Worth Learning From A 154-Year-Old Legacy Business

As recently as nine years ago, research suggested that only 30% of family businesses made it into the second generation, and only 3% lasted four generations and beyond.

Growth Strategies

Managing A Growing Team: The How-To

As a leader, it's important to understand the difference between power versus influence. When you use influence to lead, you'll build deeper trust and loyalty with your team.

Finance

Egypt's Most Active Investors: Here Are The Global, Regional, And Local Players Fueling the Country's Startup Ecosystem

Egypt's investor landscape has a fair mix of local, regional, and international investors ploughing funds into the ecosystem.

Women Entrepreneur®

"A Day Full Of Inspiration": A Recap Of The Insights Shared At The Mastercard Women SME Leaders Awards 2024

"We have the responsibility to reverse 2,000 years of a world that was created by men for men, and a workforce where women entered very late."

Starting a Business

Saudi Unicorns: Here's How Telgani Has Become A Leader In Saudi Arabia's Mobility Market

Curated as a platform that allows users to compare than 50,000 cars in its catalog, Telgani promises a car booking time of under a minute followed by the car being delivered right to the customer's doorstep in less than 30 minutes.

Starting a Business

Navigating Necessity: How Lebanon's 2019 Economic Collapse Led Rudy Younes To Build Two Startups That Are Now Hitting Six-Figure Revenues

"I believe in leveraging technology to empower individuals and businesses throughout MENA, helping them achieve more and improve their livelihoods."