Author: Annie
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Don’t write off a ‘failed’ entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship, especially innovation-focused entrepreneurship, is very much like science—involving a series of experiments that can bring something new and valuable into the world. You cannot learn ... -
StartUp Bahrain Week is back with another bang!
Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander, Chairman of the Economic Development Board (EDB), Bahrain ... -
Iraqi youth plant start-up seeds to find employment
Stuck between an endless waitlist for a government job and a frail private sector, Iraqi entrepreneurs are taking on staggering unemployment by establishing their own start-ups.The ... -
Top speakers for ‘Unreasonable Thinking Summit’
An array of international speakers will share their expertise, engage and exchange knowledge with the bright minds of Bahrain at the third annual Falak Unreasonable Thinking ... -
This Saudi Woman’s Serial Grillers Truck Is an Absolute Favorite in Jeddah
Last year, Saudi Arabia allowed food trucks to serve pilgrims in holy places for the first time. Dozens of trucks managed and run by both women ... -
Saudi women entrepreneurs are agents of change
A few days ago, I tasted a delicious cupcake in Cake & Co, a trendy bakery in Riyadh owned by Nawal, a young Saudi woman whose ... -
EhsanBayat on Growing a Company in the Middle East (With RGH Changes)
Founding and building a business in the Middle East (MENA), can be an extremely challenging task. Many entrepreneurs and investors have preconceived notions of the MENA ... -
Bloggers Turned Entrepreneurs: Regional Women Who Are Dominating Influencer Marketing
Lana El Sahely, founder of L’armoire de Lana What was once a blog, is now an e-shop and a magazine. One of the region’s international key players, Lana ... -
Dubai’s Thriving Tech Scene – And The Return of Step Conference
An insight into Dubai’s thriving tech scene and the significance of tech conferences like STEP conference in promoting entrepreneurship and innovation MENA region, and in particular, ... -
Saudi central bank launches regulatory Sandbox for fintech firms
“Saudi has one of highest outflow(s) of remittances in the region. Hence working on innovative ideas for cross border transfers, domestic payments, peer-to-peer lending for SMEs ...
