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The search for reforming education cannot become realistic without epitomizing the impetus to discourse, skepticism and an inquiring mind upon which students embark on original thinking in all subjects.

While proudly looking back at the achievements of the MENA region's ecosystem as a whole over the past decade, I cannot help but think of our future with both apprehension and excitement.

With a series of startup exits dotting the MENA business ecosystem, MAGNiTT has released today the results of its analysis on technology startup exits in the region, over the last five years (2012-2017).

The brainchild of Genny Ghanimeh, a Dubai-based serial entrepreneur, Mind Cloud is designed to offer theoretical and practical entrepreneurship-related courses both online and offline.

The event attracted the MENA tech world in droves registering over 1,600 attendees, 120 speakers, and 60 exhibitors for the event held on May 16-17, 2017 in Dubai.

The region's startup ecosystem has seen a "moderate and steady" start to the year 2017 with US$36 million raised in the first quarter comprising of 35 deals.

du CEO Osman Sultan, a long-time supporter of the MENA entrepreneurial ecosystem, gives his take on his company's role in the changing landscape of the region.

With study after study pointing to the importance of a well-developed seed and early-stage financial support for MENA entrepreneurs, the absence of a mature angel investor class in the region's ecosystem is often raised as an issue.

After unveiling a series of reports shedding light on the key features of the MENA startup ecosystem, and exploring the state of funding for the region's upstarts, UAE-based startup community platform MAGNiTT is back with its third study on MENA entrepreneurship.

Here's another inspiration and recognition for Oman's SME's and startups to keep innovating.

MENA entrepreneurs, here's yet another initiative from Dubai to help you scale your fledgling ventures.

Smartpreneur invites entrepreneurs based in the UAE to contribute to the transformation of Dubai with their technology innovations.

Global consulting firm Accenture has joined hands with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to launch FinTech Hive, a regional fintech accelerator program set to commence in the first quarter of 2017.

Held under patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, SCCI honored winners across industry sectors in five categories.

The workshop format was inspired by a need to provide engaging experiences where "both investors and startup can let down their guards," as opposed to formal pitch meetings.

These 19 projects move on to the next phase and will work to implement their solutions within seven key sectors: health, education, energy, transportation, infrastructure, technology, and security.

Besides operating a separate team to provide training and support to its SME suppliers, UAE telco du says it also has a procurement system in place to identify SME partners- a system that it continuously evaluates and improves.

A host of established and upcoming Indian business leaders in the Gulf were honored at the third edition of Entrepreneur Middle East's Indian Innovator Awards, Entrepreneur of the Year, presented by du, which took place in the UAE on December 13, 2016 at the St. Regis Dubai.

With technological change occurring exponentially, the revolution puts innovation at the heart of national competitive advantage. GCC countries will need a new wave of capable SMEs to stay relevant to this new ecosystem.

DealMakers 2016 also allowed for the entrepreneurs gathered at the event to have one-to-one sessions with investors, with the former having 15 minutes each to pitch their respective businesses.

With an objective to provide access to the infrastructure and mentorship needed to grow creative businesses, the new in5 innovation center will offer co-working spaces and industry-focused training to aspiring entrepreneurs in the design and fashion space.