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3 Sudanese Entrepreneurs Shining In The UK

As we conclude the ‘Boost With Facebook bil mobile – Diaspora Edition’ event, in partnership with Facebook, we list 3 Sudanese entrepreneurs in the UK who are shining internationally. These change-makers not only turned their lives to the best but are also positively impacting society and the entrepreneurial community worldwide. Here are their inspiring stories. BY WESAM OSAMA Across…
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Meet the 6 Winners of the EdTech Startups Competition

Syrian startup Future LabY has just won first place in the Growth stage of the EdTech Startups competition. While the Jordanian startup, Hafithni, won first place in the Idea stage. A total of six startups won up to $10,000 in in-kind prizes during the final pitch at…
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7 Speakers You Cannot Miss At The IGNITE8 Conference 2021

With more than 40 speakers, CEOs, coaches, and executives, the IGNITE8 conference will share key data on how women, refugees, and other vulnerable youth can play a key role in re-imagining jobs across the Middle East and Africa. Here are 7 speakers you can’t miss. BY WESAM OSAMA The virtual IGNITE8 conference by SPARK aims to re-imagine jobs and ensure the most vulnerable people in society…
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5 Migrant-led Startups In The UK That Will Inspire You

As we host the Boost With Facebook bil Mobile – Diaspora edition together with Facebook, we look at five migrant-led startups that are helping the UK economy thrive. These fast-growing startups are not only co-founded by immigrants but have also seen the largest…
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Egypt-based FinTech MNT-Halan Lands $120M Funding Round

Egypt’s leading FinTech ecosystem MNT-Halan has successfully secured $120M in its latest funding round, which is the largest investment ever secured by an Egyptian tech startup. The round was led by major global and regional growth investors to improve its product and expand globally.  By WESAM OSAMA MNT-Halan announced a circa US$120 million investment in its latest funding round by major…
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5 EdTech Startups Rocking the Middle East

As we launch the EdTech Startup Competition together with SPARK, we take a look at 5 EdTech startups championing the educational challenges in the Middle East. From tutoring platforms to teacher-focused professional development hubs, here are 5 EdTech startups you need to…
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Not Just Refugees: Meet the Syrian Talent Revitalizing Tech Companies in the Netherlands

It took Mostafa Azy a long, devastating journey to reach the Netherlands. But as he settled down and joined RefugeeForce, he met other tech talents and embarked on an adventure into the Dutch tech world, landing a job at a company in Amsterdam. By Arin Rahman | In partnership with RefugeeForce Speaking from his friend’s house in the Netherlands, Mostafa narrates the journey he embarked on…
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