What are users in the Arab world watching on YouTube? [Infographic]

by Reine Farhat, March 19, 2014

YouTube’s potential for regional startups is clear: Saudi Arabia alone accounts for 190 million YouTube views a day, and other countries watch millions more. Videos on YouTube, the world’s second largest search engine, are 53 times more likely to show up on the first page of search results than written content, a recent nfographic revealed. While some companies in the region, likeZaytouneh and Kharabeesh are catching on, many in the region are stillneglecting video content as a marketing tool.

How Turkish Startups Can Expand Into the Arab World [Wamda TV]

How Turkish Startups Can Expand Into the Arab World

October 29, 2012

Cem Sertoglu of Earlybird Ventures discusses how the MENA and Turkish ecosystems have changed since last year’s Webrazzi Summit.

Investing in E-Commerce: Part 1

Investing in E-Commerce: Part 1

 

Zawya Acquired by Thompson Reuters

Zawya Acquired by Thompson Reuters

by Nina Curley, June 25, 2012

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On the heels of rumors in April that Zawya was preparing for a multimillion dollar acquisition, majority shareholder Saffar Capital has confirmed today that the site is being acquired by Thomson Reuters.
Previously, three other companies- intelligence service Mergermarket (part of FT Group), media company Emap (partly owned by The Guardian), and Indian credit-ratings agency Crisil, were in the running. Today, sources suggest that Thomson Reuters will acquire Zawya in a deal rumored to approach $40 million, Arabian Business reports. This number has been circulating but is not confirmed.

Startup Weekend Alexandria

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This weekend in alexandria, Egypt developers, designers, marketers, product managers, and startup enthusiasts will come together in Alexandria to share ideas, form teams, build products, and launch startups.

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Habib Haddad prend la tête de Wamda

Habib Haddad prend la tête de Wamda
12-08-2011

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Le Libanais Habib Haddad vient de prendre la direction de Wamda, une plateforme Web de soutien à la création d’entreprises. Son but ? En plus d'une aide financière, Wamda (qui signifie étincelle en arabe) entend devenir une sorte d'e-campus pour les start-up de l'ensemble du monde arabe. Wamda a été initiée en septembre 2010 à l’instigation d’Abraaj Capital, le plus important fonds d’investissement régional, avec quelque 6,6 milliards de dollars en gestion et des actions dans 36 entreprises et 11 pays.