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Yalla Fel Sekka co-founders shares how they dealt with economic instability, local competition for talent, and the fact that Egypt doesn't have postal codes.

In recent months, we've seen a growing concern around cybersecurity and its far-reaching implications in autonomous systems.

Safran and his team are behind homegrown startup Subol, an IoT venture that develops and manufactures smart solutions for home safety.

In partnership with MENA ecosystem builder AstroLabs, the Majid Al Futtaim Launchpad will foster support on homegrown brands, as well as those in the health and beauty space, and proptech sector.

Founded in 2019, Podeo is a podcast platform that enables creators and publishers to record, host, produce and distribute their podcasts on global podcasting directories, including the platform's own application.

Flashy provides professional product/service photography for e-commerce businesses as well as those that operate in the F&B, hospitality, events, and real estate sectors.

Creators and developers across the world will be able to register for the first global Spark AR Hackathon Challenge, organized by Meta in collaboration with the UAE Office for Artificial Intelligence, UAE Coders HQ, and the Museum of the Future, with the deadline for entries being June 17, 2022.

Winners will receive equity-free financial incentives and a space at an Aldar retail destination.

Whether you're setting up a new business, working as a freelancer, or making a living as a digital nomad, going solo can be a daunting prospect.

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has kicked off a new roadshow series in a bid to entice global scaleups to Dubai and support the development of the Emirate's digital economy.

According to H.E. Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, the UAE provides the ideal stepping-off point for fintech entrepreneurs from around the world.

Jobedu, a Middle East streetwear Arab pop culture lifestyle brand based in Jordan, has been acquired by US-based Web3 platform Novajax for an undisclosed amount.

Organized in association with LifeOnScreen and in5, the event celebrated the individuals and organizations that are shaping the online sphere in the MENA region.

Within three years post launch, Izaak Azanei crossed the US$1 million revenue mark, becoming profitable after year one, while still being fully self-funded, without a single external investor.

Qatar-born edtech startup Stellic is a fully integrated planning and advising platform to help students seamlessly plan their college journeys.

The time of startups being seen as competition for corporates is coming to an end, with both parties understanding there are synergies to disrupt together for the end benefit of the consumer.

Launched in 2021 by Asif Mugloo, Hikayati is a technology-based publisher that produces physical storybooks in Arabic and English that have been personalized end-to-end for young children.

The country's scope of disruptive startups is growing rapidly, and, in recent years, Dubai's own startup ecosystem has witnessed a significant surge in members, from entrepreneurs to investors alike.

Qatar Science & Technology Park Investment Director Dr. Danny Ramadan is all about the long-term game when it comes to making Qatar a hub for tech innovation.

The E-Business Awards 2022 will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at the Raffles Dubai, with the event aiming to celebrate the individuals and organizations that are shaping the online space in the MENA region.

Zenda, a UAE-based startup aiming to ease how parents in MENA pay school bills with pay-now and pay-later options, has raised US$9.4 million in an oversubscribed seed round.