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A look at how the first fintech company in KSA to receive a license for consumer micro-financing from the Saudi Central Bank is ensuring that diverse populations receive financial services on an equal footing.

Seasoned corporate executive Ben Locke aims to offer businesses from all around the world a gateway into the MENA region.

"Once the business is set up, it is then marketing the brand, and then networking, to make sure you are getting the work. Also, working with local agencies, officials, other lawyers and the government- it is all challenging, but truly rewarding!"

From the very beginnings of the EIRINE Jewelry House in 2010, Shamilova has relied on two key pillars to build her brand- its unique designs, and meeting customer needs.

Ashemimry is today perhaps best known as the first female aerospace engineer in the GCC, but she is also an entrepreneur, commercial pilot, speaker and influencer.

Raj Brahmbhatt, founder and CEO of UAE-based blockchain loyalty token platform Zeebu, believes his startup can positively shape the future of the global telecom industry

Through carbon emission tracking, TranspRight aims to optimize cargo deliveries in an inexpensive, efficient, and fast manner.

Alzaabi launched PetRepublic in 2022 as an app -available on the Apple Store as well as Google Play Store- that connects its users to a network of certified pet care centers in the UAE.

Arlan BioTech utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to create a predictive model for nanobody sequences, which are highly specific to selected proteins.

With the UAE having exemplified innovation and growth, it is time their more established Western peers follow in their footsteps, through public-private partnerships.

With an aim to attract tech startups to either establish or expand their presence in Qatar, Startup Qatar provides funding for both seed and growth-stage companies.

Launched in September 2022, Finanshels currently has over 200 customers, with this figure growing at a rate of 30% per month.

Together, we can ensure that the entrepreneurial journey in the UAE is not just about surviving but thriving, marking the region as a global beacon for innovation and entrepreneurial success.

Egrobots' robots can navigate complex terrain and confined spaces, ensuring access to hard-to-reach areas, and are equipped with sensors for comprehensive data collection.

Detectiome aims to address a number of issues, the first of which is the late detection of cancers, which is often when the disease has reached a terminal stage.

"Our vision for Eleven Green was always to be the neighborhood burger joint."

In its current iteration, the platform is able to help its users find for themselves the right credit cards, home loans, personal loans, as well as car loans.

Motherhood doesn't have to stop you from taking the next step in your business- but there is a cost.

"This innovative shift from traditional paper-based systems to a digital approach not only simplifies receipt management, but it also significantly reduces paper waste, addressing key environmental concerns."

In the heart of the Philippines, Green Antz has emerged as a transformative force in waste management and the circular economy.

How to fight the fear of starting a business (and then do it anyway!)

The online retail space in the MENA region presents a significant opportunity for women entrepreneurs to reach customers across wider geographies and demographics.

"Switch Foods aspires to lead and grow the category across the region to reach global levels by offering products that are familiar in the region, are part of everyday dishes, and adhere to the region tastes and culinary habits."

"The food industry has been manipulating the masses, and the global perception of nutrition has been distorted, becoming an unhealthy obsession. This made me compelled to prove that delicious food and healthy food do not have to be mutually exclusive."

"The key UAV challenge in the industry that inspired this product development is the lack of versatile and high-endurance platforms to meet the old as well as emerging needs of many drone clients."

"There were many ups and downs in the past 10 years; I truly know what it means to be a startup entrepreneur now."