Ahmed Eltayeb’s candid post about walking away from his startup due to burnout ignited a wave of support and reflection across the MENA tech scene—proving that leaving can be just as powerful as launching.
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Sustainable Development Law : Muhammad Helmy Invests in Sustainable Development Law Through SDG Training
Lawyer Muhammad Helmy joins the Advanced Sustainable Development Program to align his legal focus on sustainable development with real-world implementation of the UN SDGs.
COBI COREangels MEA Investment: COBI Selected by COREangels MEA to Pitch at 5th Investment Committee
COBI, an AI-powered fintech solution, was selected from 1,000+ startups to pitch at COREangels MEA’s exclusive investment event. The startup aims to reshape digital banking across MENA.
Invest Qatar JETRO EXPO 2025 Osaka: Invest Qatar and JETRO Host Strategic Roundtable at EXPO 2025 Osaka
Invest Qatar hosted a roundtable at EXPO 2025 Osaka with JETRO, engaging Japanese firms in discussions on Qatar’s investment potential and collaborative opportunities.
Unifonic invests in Sadq: Unifonic Leads SAR 5.5M Pre-Series A Round in Sadq to Advance Saudi Arabia’s Digital Signature Future
Unifonic launches its first startup fund with a SAR 5.5M investment in Saudi e-signature platform Sadq, signaling a major push for digital authentication and trust infrastructure.
Corporate Innovation in Pakistan: How Corporate Innovation Is Reshaping Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem: Insights from Telenor’s Cyria Eljar
On the Wassl Podcast, Cyria Eljar of Telenor Pakistan shares how corporate innovation must focus on leadership, community, and local narratives to drive real impact in emerging markets.
QFTH Qatar Web Summit: Qatar FinTech Hub Showcases Local Innovation at Qatar Web Summit 2024
Qatar FinTech Hub marked its 2024 debut at the Qatar Web Summit by spotlighting local fintech founders and reinforcing its role as a platform for scalable innovation.
Hybrid startup SME model + Startups: A Hybrid Model for Emerging Market Tech Growth
Wassl challenges the startup-only model and proposes a hybrid path forward by partnering startups with SMEs to foster scalable, sustainable tech ecosystems in emerging markets.
Sadq Raises $1.5M to Build Saudi Arabia’s Trusted Digital Signature Infrastructure
Sadq raises $1.5M to lead Saudi Arabia’s digital signature ecosystem with secure, standards-based infrastructure backed by Unifonic.
DPI Acquires Egypt’s Nclude Fund to Expand Africa-Focused VC Strategy
DPI’s acquisition of Egypt’s Nclude Fund signals a powerful new chapter in African venture capital, with deep roots in fintech, financial inclusion, and founder-first innovation.