Business
MENA
March 19, 2018
Top 5 Resources for CompTIA Certification Exams
As the MENA startup ecosystem continues to grow, the demand for good talent grows as well. As stated in a…
MENA
February 16, 2018
Could Cryptocurrency Offer Start-up Opportunities in the Middle East?
Cryptocurrency was arguably the main investment success story of 2017, as the likes of bitcoin, ripple and more gained a…
UAE
February 5, 2018
UAE Expats Call for a Boycott of the Banks: They Charge Too Much to Transfer Money
One of the biggest bugbears with banks and international money transfers is cost. Banks unfairly enjoy ranking status among unsuspecting…
Egypt, Cross-border
December 2, 2017
Big News on RiseUp Summit 2017 Day One!
About RiseUp Summit 2017: RiseUp was founded in 2013 in Egypt and quickly became a grassroots movement that spread across…
Kuwait, MENA
October 17, 2017
Ajar Online, a Fintech Startup Based in Kuwait
Paying the rent is not something to be excited about. It takes time and can cause you a headache. But…
UAE
October 9, 2017
What Role Does the Forex Market Play in the UAE’s Economy?
Babe.comThe forex market (or foreign exchange) remains the single largest entity of its type, with an estimated £5 trillion traded…
UAE
October 1, 2017
Is Dubai Capable to accommodate the targeted expat crowd for Expo 2020?
Dubai World Expo 2020 will mark the first large-scale international event to take place in the Middle East. And as…
Palestine
September 17, 2017
Talleh, A Palestinian Initiative Aiming to Enhance Cultural Growth
For those living in the diaspora, they couldn’t wait for relatives to visit and bring gifts from Palestine! Asmahan Ilian,…
Palestine
September 13, 2017
Darzah, Celebrating the Art of Tatreez and Women’s Empowerment in Palestine.
Darzah is not like other shoes and accessories projects. This special project is a non-profit, ethical fashion brand specializing in Palestinian “tatreez” embroidery, a…
Cross-border
September 10, 2017
Everything You Need to Know As A Beginner Freelancer
Do you hate office work and staying in one place all day, working? Freelance is the solution. Life of a freelancer…
Egypt, MENA
August 29, 2017
Startup Scene ME, a Platform Dedicated to Uncovering the Middle East’s Entrepreneurs
Stories of the Middle East’s fiercest entrepreneurs are growing into a massive forest with Start Scene ME. It’s a platform dedicated…
Cross-border
August 9, 2017
Flying Coala Will Be Happy to Serve You Making Knots and Dreams
Dimitra Koliofoti, a very talented Greek woman, has been working on her project called Flying Coala Crafts for about a year…
Palestine
August 7, 2017
Elekbas, A Person in Need Will Find a Way.
They always say “necessity is the mother of invention.” Arwa Al-Khawaja, a 33 year old Palestinian woman, is a founder of…
Turkey
August 6, 2017
Sultan Ahmad Square, A Place Full of Culture and History
You can’t go to Istanbul without visiting Sultan Ahmad Square. This archaeological and tourist area is characterized by mosques, churches, restaurants, gardens,…
Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Palestine, Syria, Libya, Cross-border, MENA
July 23, 2017
Hijab is Power, MuslimGirl’s 100 Years of Hijab
“Hijab is much more than a fad”. This is how MuslimGirl.com starts their description of their video. Their main goal…
Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, UAE
July 23, 2017
5 Inspirational MENA Social Media Influencers Pt. 1
Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Snapchat. MENA youths use these social media platforms as a way to express themselves, to break the…
Palestine
July 5, 2017
Ibtikar Fund Closes New Investment Round for $10.45 Million!
Ibtikar Fund (“Innovation” in Arabic), a Palestinian early stage venture capital, increases its capital by USD 2.5 million, to USD 10.45 million.…
Palestine
April 5, 2017
Refuge among the Rubble: Gaza’s First English Library
A library is usually thought to act as a reference service, a portal to boundless knowledge, or the center of…