Erika Masako Welch

The appeal of neobanks lies in their customer-centricity and lean operating models.

Fintechs have been bubbling up the world over, and their strong foothold in the Middle East is no exception.

Middle East fintech funding peaked in 2023, with US$4.2 billion worth of funding raised by fintech startups.

Seha Virtual Hospital (SVH) isn't just another telehealth platform—it's the world's largest virtual hospital - with a Guinness World Record to show for it.

The renewable energy projects coming online are still not enough to meet our global 2030 targets, or 2050 targets, for that matter. It is time for world leaders to act.

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Stay informed on Dubai's renewable energy journey.

Learn more about global energy use, the role that renewables are playing, and how to think about the different types of renewable energy sources that are coming online, and what are some of the unique characteristics we can attribute to each renewable energy source.

The Sustainability and Innovation Centre stands as a testament to the UAE's commitment to a sustainable and innovative future.

Dubai's Commitment to Net Zero by 2050 In November 2015, Dubai launched the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050.

The success of the energy transition depends on the transformation of the global energy sector from fossil-based to zero-carbon sources by the second half of the century, which is why so many nations, companies and institutions have committed to net-zero targets.

From the early foundational years of the United Arab Emirates, the environment has been top of mind for the first leaders of the country.

Investments made in the adoption of mass solar power have resulted in strong R&D and have helped to drive down the global cost of solar power per unit of energy created.

Financing in this space globally climbed 17% and reached a peak in 2023, when global investment in cleantech and energy transition reached US $1.8 trillion.

Dubai is setting out to become a city with the lowest carbon footprint in the world by 2050, and heavy investments in renewables are paving the way. The new report is packed with data on Dubai's strategies, initiatives, and mega-projects that are propelling the emirate to a net zero future.

Nclude has funded startups across fintech such as Paymob, Khazna, Lucky, and FlapKap, and it also has done investments in proptech, healthtech, foodtech, and agritech.

There are many markets in Africa that are looking increasingly attractive for Egyptian startups to not only compete in, but where Egyptian startups may have the competitive edge.

Egypt is the MENA's most populous country, Africa's third most populous market, and the world's 15th most populous nation, being home to over 110 million inhabitants.

Unlike conventional stethoscopes that transmit sound through traditional tubing, Eko Health's device leverages digital technology to capture and analyze heart sounds with unparalleled precision.

Built by Entrepreneur Middle East and Lucidity Insights, The Business of Healthtech in MENA is a report that explored innovation in the region's healthcare sector in 2023.

The latest research shows that the digital health market, a growing segment within healthtech, in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia alone could reach $4 billion by 2026.

Over the past 20 years, impact investing has undergone a remarkable evolution, driven by a confluence of societal, economic, and technological factors.

The report is packed full of insights and data, as well as opinions from thought leaders on global trade and net zero.

What started as a humble family business in Kuwait has grown into a thriving enterprise driven by a passionate team with over a decade of experience working together.

Operating on a B2B SaaS model, Yango Tech enables retailers to enter the online market, and open new revenue streams from e-commerce, and e-grocers to improve operational efficiency.

Time will tell if the venture capital winter has taken hold of the sector in 2023, but preliminary data for the year show a slowdown in foodtech exits.

Only a third of the workforce at the largest tech companies are women. But despite the odds, these remarkable women with roots in the Middle East are making their impact on Silicon Valley.

With a series of visionary initiatives and investments in cutting-edge technology, Dubai is well on its way to achieving its digital ambitions.

Web3 is being hailed as "the future of the internet," and the next big technological revolution.

For many cities in the MENA, Dubai is a shining example of what it takes to become a global hub for entrepreneurship.