By Omar Gouda Egypt’s fintech scene is on fire, growing more than five times over in just five years. With over 177 startups and payment platforms…
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By Omar Gouda In a workshop in the heart of Cairo, the team behind Heirloom Honey Egypt fills jars with golden honey from their own hives…
By Omar Gouda The Middle East and Africa’s food scene is being revolutionized by the Cloud Kitchen market. This delivery-only industry is booming, and the numbers…
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 Across the MENA region, AI chatbots are quickly becoming part of everyday life. Businesses and governments alike are turning to conversational interfaces to…
By Omar Gouda Recently, in the Arab world, a quiet mental health revolution is unfolding. Arabic-first wellness platforms are challenging stigma, closing care gaps, and reshaping…
By Omar Gouda A wave of ArtTech innovation is reshaping access to art across our region. A new generation of founders is dismantling long-standing barriers by…
By Omar Gouda Across the Arab world, fashion has traditionally signaled luxury, trend-driven excess, and status-led consumption. But a quiet transformation is underway. Sustainability is emerging…
By Omar Gouda Spotify has grown its ecosystem to be officially integrated into ChatGPT conversations. This allows users to discover and play music and podcasts directly…
By Omar Gouda Solar energy adoption is accelerating across the Middle East and North Africa. In 2024, the region’s installed solar capacity reached around 24 GW,…
