Egypt

Egypt announces new startup regulations during Techne Summit in Alexandria

Over the past four days, Bibliotheca Alexandrina has embraced the 9th edition of Techne Summit, one of the main entrepreneurial annual...

Nesma Abdel Azim • 11 October, 2023

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Lebanon

$48M MIC Ventures telco fund launched to boost ICT startups in Lebanon

MIC Ventures, a $48 million telco fund initiated by MIC 1 and MIC 2, the two mobile operators in Lebanon managed by Touch and Alfa, was...

Rana Freifer • 19 February, 2018

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Regional

Teaching coding to young refugees will generate job opportunities to thousands

There are almost 5.5 million registered Syrian refugees in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon, according to figures published by the United...

Rana Freifer • 09 January, 2018

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Global

Positive ICT growth in the Arab world reflects more opportunities for SMEs

The 'smart' use of information and communication technology (ICT) by companies is a critical factor for success in innovation,...

Rana Freifer • 02 August, 2017

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Jordan

MENA ICT Forum 2016: digitizing the economy

The MENA ICT Forum brings some of the region’s most significant ICT experts, decision makers, and industry players together in...

Wamda • 23 September, 2016

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Saudi Arabia

Saudi launches $133M fund for ICT startups

Saudi Arabia has seen the launch of a new ICT venture worth 500 million riyals (US$133 million). Saudi riyals are plenty for...

Lucy Knight • 18 January, 2016

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Saudi Arabia

Saudi telco STC launches accelerator and incubator

Between August and September, Saudi Telecom Company (STC) will launch InspireU, an accelerator and incubator aimed at developing young...

Reine Farhat • 05 July, 2015

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Lebanon

Beirut gets a new accelerator, UK Lebanon Tech Hub now open

A giant Twitter deck at the UK Lebanon Tech Hub. (Images via Lucy Knight) Standing on a podium in a carpark in a fast sweltering Beirut,...

Lucy Knight • 30 April, 2015

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Regional

MEVP announces first round of $30M MEVF II fund

Yesterday, Middle East Venture Partners announced the first round of investments as part of its $30 million Middle East Venture Fund II....

Stephanie d'Arc Taylor • 20 April, 2015

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Egypt

'Egypt is back' thanks to ICT, says minister

Egypt's slow broadband speeds and rickety IT infrastructure are major issues throttling growth in the internet-based 'startup...

Rachel Williamson • 07 December, 2014

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What you should know about Amman's tech sector [Infographic]

According to a recent infographic, Amman is growing to become the regional technology capital for startups. The data featured shows that in...

Maya Rahal • 20 May, 2014

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DealMakers' Weekend

For investment-ready companies in the information and communications technology sector looking for investors, and high-level angel...

Wamda • 09 January, 2014

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Startup news ticker: Int@j connects Jordanian and Saudi companies; Souq.com launches Cyber Week

Welcome to Wamda's weekly startup news ticker, which will offer quick announcements and stories relevant to the region. If you have a quick...

Wamda • 26 November, 2013

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A look at Jordan's ICT sector: the 2012 int@j report [Report]

The ICT Association of Jordan just released the 2012 version of their yearly report. You can download it here (click the grey box to the...

Wamda • 30 October, 2013

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5 graphs that explain the ICT sector in Jordan

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is often lauded as one of Jordan's most promising- and fastest growing- sectors. Last year,...

Nina Curley • 30 October, 2013

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BiD Network launches ICT Challenge in Palestine

The ICT market is Palestine is on the rise; in Gaza, some of the best emerging employment opportunities are in ICT, especially for...

Wamda • 14 May, 2013

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Maghreb

droidcon Tunisia 2016

droidcon Tunisia 2016, which has become a yearly gathering to explore the newest trends in mobile technologies and connect international ...

Wamda • 15 February, 2016

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