Inside 7 of East Africa's Hottest Tech Hubs

As the first edition of a three-part series offering a look at East Africa's entrepreneurship ecosystem, this post highlights 7 of the hottest cowering spaces in the region. Whether you're a tech startup, investor, or innovator, don't miss this post.

A Plan for Action at Silatech's Arab Youth and Entrepreneurship Conference

This past weekend, Silatech's Arab Youth and Entrepreneurship Conference brought over 300 attendees to ebate the challenges faced by young Arab entrepreneurs. What is next in the plan to put the private sector at the core of the solution? Find out more on this and how the event went in this post.

Payment Gateways in the Arab World" 2013 [Infographic]

Looking to startup an e-commerce business in the Middle East? This infographic is your cheat sheet. Check out this post for information on availability and cost structures of several major gateways.

World Bank to Support Lebanese Startups with $30 Million Loan

Last week, the World Bank signed on a US $30 million loan to the Government of Lebanon, with the objective of providing financial support in the form of a fund for SMEs in Lebanon. Find out what it takes to qualify for the loan in this post.

Cartier Looks to Fund Exceptional Women Entrepreneurs: Apply Before March 8th

The Cartier Women's Initiative Awards honors one woman in each of 6 geographic regions, recently including the Middle East. Who will it be this year? Apply before march 8th and it just might be you.

Dermandar Wins World's Best App Award: What's Next?

Dermandar is one of the hottest startups to come out of the Arab world in 2012, so what comes after winning the WSA-mobile award? Find out in this post.

 

Saudi Billionaire Alwaleed Invests in Chinese E-Commerce Site 360Buy

Labeled as a combination of Amazon and Fresh Direct, 360Buy Jingdong Inc is one of China's majorly popular e-commerce sites. Find out more about billionaire Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal's recent investment and what it means for all parties involved in this post.

Wamda for Women Entrepreneurs Project to Launch at the New Arab Woman Forum

The New Arab Woman Forum (NAWF) is a yearly event which brings women together for workshops and panels. And this year, it will continue to help women build ties to make gender equality in the workforce a reality. More on how Wamda is involved in this post.

Bedriye Hulya of Turkey Named Social Entrepreneur of the Year

Bedriye Hulya, previously featured on Wamda as Entrepreneur of the Week in , has just been named Social Entrepreneur of the Year by the World Economic Forum's Schwab Foundation. What is Bedriye's strategy for her startup b-fit, and how does she implement it? Find out in this post.

What Would You Do If You Had Google Glass

Wherever you are in the world, the odds are you've already heard that Google Glass has arrived, and Google have launched a competition to offer a pair, in exchange for the best descriptions of what you would do should you secure one. So as an entrepreneur, what would you do with you had Google Glass? Read this post for more information on what it could mean to you.

 

Social Enterprise Week Kicks Off in Dubai Sunday - Register Now!

This Sunday, Social Enterprise Week kicks off with a killer lineup of talks and focused panels designed to support social businesses in the Middle East region. Have you reserved your ticket yet? WamdaCard members get special rates. Find out more in this post.

6 Tools for Improving Your Team's Communication
Communication is key, and even more so when you have goals to achieve as a team. So what can you use to make sure that questions, follow-ups, or even tasks and objectives are communicated and logged in the clearest possible way? Find out in this post.