Startups
Rania Reda is the founder and CEO of ITQAN, which in Arabic means “perfection”.
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.
In 2014, Lebanon took the step of requiring its banks to invest in its knowledge economy, sparking rapid growth in the tech sector. Now other regional governments are looking to emulate Circular 331–but should they be wary of unintended consequences?
Progressive policies can help unlock the enormous potential of MENA’s tech entrepreneurs, writes Fadi Ghandour.