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As a platform that solves procurement inefficiencies and subsequent food wastage in F&B entities, while also helping suppliers streamline their operations, Kaso is ensuring greater adoption of digital tools in the industry's B2B space.

Many of the world's most successful brands have used this popular launch strategy, including design-tool Figma, file hosting service Dropbox, and ride-hailing app Uber.

The Vision 2030 is based on three pillars that would transform the Kingdom economically and socially: an ambitious nation, a thriving economy, and a vibrant society.

As part of Vision 2030, the Saudi government has set a target of achieving 70% cashless payments by 2030.

Saudi Arabia is a large emerging market consisting of a young, tech-hungry consumer base with great infrastructure in place to satiate that appetite.

If you are a startup founder or an aspiring investor in Saudi Arabia, attending entrepreneurship conferences is a great way to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and opportunities in the Kingdom's business landscape, and to network with other entrepreneurs, investors, and experts.

There is no secret sauce to making your business work, but shifting your mindset to a more dynamic, constantly evolving, and growth one can make all the difference.

To provide an overview of some of the most important stakeholders in Saudi Arabia's startup ecosystem, here's a non-exhaustive list of 11 organizations and institutions.

"We see our location in the UAE as critical to our future success."

"I've noticed that many women hesitate, and want to 'be better prepared' before they start anything. Today, my biggest piece of advice is to just start."

With her Dubai-based personal styling enterprise Wear That, Heidi Shara is offering women across the UAE a hyper-personalized way to choose outfits that define (and fit) them best.

Since its inception in 2015, Raed has quickly established itself as a leading player in the MENA startup ecosystem, and it has invested in 39 portfolio companies.

Hope Ventures General Manager Fajer Saleh Al Pachachi explains the motivations underlining her enterprise's production of the entrepreneurship-themed reality television show, Beban.

37% of Hala Ventures' portfolio companies are Saudi-based, with 10 deals inked in the Kingdom so far.

Hazen.ai is a company that uses computer vision and deep learning to design intelligent traffic analytic software to help reduce road accidents.

With a vision to make app creation simpler for small business owners, office managers, business analysts and others, Builder.ai has assimilated certain techniques to help users save money as well as time.

WeavAir's end-to-end business intelligence solutions -which are energy efficient and run on low carbon- help prevent the spread of air contamination and infection for air distribution systems.

Sinterex offers mission critical parts across a spectrum of sectors including dental, medical, as well as the oil and gas industries

Saudi Arabia is geared to reach its goal of 70% cashless transactions before 2025.

Mruna's most significant offering is BiomWeb, a decentralized nature-based wastewater treatment system, that operates using the design philosophy that "there is no waste in nature."

Al Fardan set up Niya Yoga with an aim to spark the wellness revolution in Qatar by creating a vibrant yoga community.

The label is steeped in the culture and heritage of the Middle East, and Abadia particularly stands out from its peers in the region with its commitment to making use of local artisans -who are mostly women.

Since its launch in 2018 in Lebanon, Ostaz -which was formerly known as Synkers- has been growing from strength to strength, with it now able to boast of the presence of over 1,000 subject matter experts on the platform.

The new report is packed full of insights and data, as well as opinions from thought leaders in Saudi Arabia.

Smize & Dream is the result of Banks' lifelong love for ice-cream, with her first memory of it being a hand-churned vanilla variety that her great-grandmother used to make for her when she was a young child.

Today's youth is more connected than ever, and they will be entering an increasingly shifting economy that our education system needs to prepare them for proactively.