By Omar Gouda Egypt’s startup ecosystem has surged in 2025, with a select group of companies landing some of the largest funding rounds in its history.…
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By Omar Gouda Saudi Arabia has shifted from hosting occasional spectacles to pursuing a clear strategy: turning sports into a self-sustaining economic sector. What began with…
By Omar Gouda Morocco’s rose industry, centered in the Valley of Roses around Kelâat M’Gouna, embodies both a deeply rooted cultural tradition and a growing economic…
By Omar Gouda Around two months ago, in Cairo, a PhD student at The American University in Cairo (AUC) made headlines by winning the Eni Award…
By Omar Gouda Podcasting in the Middle East and North Africa is evolving from niche curiosity to a dynamic mainstream medium. As smartphone and internet access…
By Omar Gouda In 2025, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are making what analysts call a decisive leap in sovereign AI infrastructure. Central to this shift…
By Omar Gouda Located in Egypt’s Western Desert, Siwa Oasis hosts a network of saline lakes and sabkhas (salt flats) where intense evaporation concentrates groundwater into…
In Egypt’s evolving craft scene, a quiet revival is taking shape. Artisans are rediscovering ancient soap-making traditions, infusing hand-cut bars with olive oil, laurel berries, and…
By Omar Gouda Museums and heritage authorities across the Middle East and North Africa are transforming ancient artifacts and sites into digital experiences. Using 3D scans,…
By Omar Gouda Startup funding in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) surged to unprecedented levels in 2025, reaching $3.5 billion across 74 deals in…
