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MAGNiTT, an online platform connecting and tracking MENA startups, predicts that "it won't be long" before MENA startups breach the US$1 billion mark in annual investments raised.

In what is a positive sign of corporates contributing to the MENA entrepreneurial ecosystem, digital music streaming service Anghami has managed to bring one of UAE's leading business entities to its investor table.

Themed "Celebrating The Journey Of Venture Capital And The Future Of Technology," the event, which is by invitation-only, aims to discuss the role venture capitalists can play in driving technology revolution in the region, and trace the evolution of venture capital as an asset class.

Spearheading BizWorld's entry into the MENA region is Helen Al Uzaizi, who, after over a decade-long career in the marketing and communications industry, has now taken up community development and entrepreneurship as a cause.

MAGNiTT, a UAE-based online community connecting startups, investors and support services, has released an infographic representing key statistics and features related to MENA entrepreneurship community.

We asked MENA's creative entrepreneurs about what works and what doesn't in turning a passion into a viable business.

E-commerce startup Marhababy emerged as the winner of the competition, landing US$50,000 credits to be redeemed on Alibaba Cloud's products and services.

A study of leaders in high technology startups and established firms found that the traits of hope, optimism, and resiliency had a direct impact on transformational leadership, which directly impacted firm performance.

It's not that women aren't going into STEM fields; it's that they're not staying there.

With a country/theme-based cycle each year, Mighty Labs' program will comprise of two 12-day training sessions at betahaus, separated by one month of prototype testing in the home country.

When talking about games, there is no doubt that the Middle East has been one of the biggest markets for the same.

While others may have been tempted to call it quits with the business, Ben Chaibah has steadfastly refused to- and the reason for this can be essentially drawn back to her vision for Sail.

1776 is targeting a Q3 launch for the campus, which will be located at the Boulevard at Jumeirah Emirates Towers.

A look at Maya Hojeij's professional bio is reflective of the way she has built her media career: brick by brick.

According to this study, relationship-based hiring is redefining the way the MENA region's employers fill open positions, with 41% of recruiters admitting to tapping their social and professional networks as a preferred source for staffing.

Sensing an imminent growth explosion in Southeast Asia's e-commerce industry, The Abraaj Group has been busy ramping up its portfolio in the last two months.

The event aims to promote and grow the regional gaming industry

Eighth edition of the event will be held from 25-27 February at Antalya

Content marketing, wearable technology, big data and e-commerce likely to drive MENA's media industry this year.

According to Aljesr, Cities focuses on encouraging a new approach to design and interior décor; "it's a fusion of styles, quite eclectic and unique."

The Dubai-based ridesharing company announced in late September that it had raised US$350,000 in its seed-round investment.