Egypt

Enabling Innovation in Egypt

While Egypt’s economy has suffered in the aftermath of the revolution in 2011 and on-going political tumult, entrepreneurs are tapping into new market trends and using innovative solut

zenithTalk: Mohamed Hamada

Mohamed Hamada, the founder of Ennota in Egypt, has created SME business software that even illiterate people can use. 

zenithTalk: Rania Rada

Rania Reda is the founder and CEO of ITQAN, which in Arabic means “perfection”.

Youth clamber over a barrier in Cairo.
Civil Society in Egypt Faces Further Crackdown

A draft new law targeting non-governmental organisations’ funding would be the latest blow to Egypt’s beleaguered civil society and a further erosion of civil liberties

Zawya cinema in Cairo
In Egypt Independent Cinema Grows One Film at a Time

Egypt: A small arthouse cinema scene and a growing number of cinephiles are challenging film distribution monopolies and creating spaces for independent film.

Agrimatic's farm on the outskirts of Cairo.
Startups and Entrepreneurship in Egypt

A team of 16 young Egyptian economists has come together to spread awareness about the economy while figuring out ways to empower startups in the country.

A community school in Cairo
Seizing New Opportunities in Egypt

As the most populous market in the Arab world, Egypt presents plenty of opportunities for entrepreneurs – but they must be prepared to chart their own course around inflexible bureaucrats and numerous obstacles.

Egyptian graffiti artist Keizer.
Egyptian Graffiti Artist Keizer on Street Art After the Revolution

Keizer became an Egyptian icon thanks to his street art during the revolution. He speaks to zenith about the power of art, his experiences in Egyptian jails and why he works anonymously to this day.

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