Rather than the lucrative markets of Europe, it is the fast-growing markets of West Africa that beckon for tech entrepreneurs in Morocco.
Entrepreneurship
With the Middle East business landscape being steadily transformed by technology, tech start-ups are an opportunity for a new generation to empower itself through innovation says Fadi Ghandour.
Ahmed Wadi’s startup Money Fellows digitises the rotating savings and credit association (ROSCO) model. To launch to the next level, he’s looking for VC funding and regulatory approval.
Fair Trade Egypt helps create value for thousands of Egyptian artisans producing goods across the country.
Air pollution is a major killer in Egypt, with as many as 35,000 Egyptians dying each year from unclean air. Sally Hafez Bahgat wants to reverse the trend by planting more trees.
Working from home offers new economic opportunities for women in Egypt, believes startup boss Waleed Abd El Rahman.
Mehrad is managing director of Zoodfood, Iran’s leading food delivery platform.
Nihel Chabrak of the United Arab Emirates University talks about efforts to advance the UAE's knowledge economy.