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Dr. Maher Hakim of Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar on what needs to be done to establish a culture of innovation entrepreneurship in the Arab world.

MICEit is a Jordan-based online venue booking and management engine for MICE events, aimed at streamlining the long and hectic event planning process.

Artscoops is an online platform specializing in buying and selling art from MENA artists and commercial galleries.

In the western markets such as the U.S. or Europe, capital structures are becoming more inclusive for social enterprises. But what's happening in regions such as MENA?

Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil Parambath, founder And MD Of VPS Healthcare Group, stands out among UAE for-profit healthcare space.

Ali Al Amine offers a one-stop facility catering to both adults and children, and defy the usual elitist crowds in gyms.

The advantages and disadvantages of having an AIM-like secondary market for private companies in the MENA region.

AB Middle East Trading LLC (MAB), Mansoor Bastaki's company, is a Dubai-based entity that manages and operates multiple areas such as retail-cafe outlets, Horeca and corporate sales, local distribution as well as regional re-export to the Middle East and India.

Sami Khoreibi started Environmena despite the challenges in starting a venture in the solar industry.

The Managing Director of the now-globally known EMKE LuLu Group didn't have a lot of infrastructure to work with when he set out to begin doing business in Abu Dhabi.

The expat mom saw the gap in the market for edutainment, leading her to start her business.

Mashaweer is a UAE-based startup that offers to do all of your household or business errands for you, thereby saving your time, effort and money.

Mohanad Al-Hattab uses social media channels to share his work, and yes, make people laugh. His following has caused several big brands like Lay's and Chiclets to partner with him.

A country should not pursue development and growth for their own sake. A country's ultimate goal should be to make its citizens happy.

Delice Confectionary is a successful Dubai-based franchise operating in several countries, including a branch at Harrods' in London.

Statistics on MENA's electronic spending habits.

Along with its own collection, the Louvre Abu Dhabi has announced that it will also display approximately 300 artworks on loan from French institutions by the Masters.

Namaa Al Munawara is a SR1billion (US$226.5 million) non-profit organization launched by His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Bin Salman, Governor of Madinah, in Saudi Arabia. It is the implementation arm of the Kingdom's Al Munawara Endowment.

Online payment solutions provider Telr has announced Series A funding from iMena and Hatcher.

A working environment is as important as the idea itself. Brndstr CEO Simon Hudson on why entrepreneurs should take time to plan, imagine, and take inspiration for your dream workspace.

While practitioners and consultants were only focused on the pitfalls of family businesses, researchers have proven that in many cases family firms outperform their non-family counterparts.