Weekly Wrap-Up: December 01-05
Upcoming Events
- 06 Dec - 2013 Arab Innovation Network Annual Conference - Dead Sea
- 13 Dec - BeMyApp Maghreb Cup Algeria
- 16 Dec - SME Congress & Expo in Abu Dhabi
Be sure to check wamda.com/events, or follow @WamdaME on Twitter to stay up to date on the region's top upcoming events!
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