6 inspiring quotes for entrepreneurs from Nelson Mandela
WEBDec 8, 2013 · Here are 6 quotes that reveal ways entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs and business leaders can find their inner Mandela: 1. "Vision without action is just a dream, action without vision just passes the time, and vision with action can change the world." It’s easy to become distracted doing things that are related to, but not core to our vision.
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WEBAug 26, 2024 · An English-Arabic business terminology translation tool. Suggest a term Request document translation Report an issue. change. Arabic. Translate. Wamda is a platform of programs and networks that aims to accelerate entrepreneurship ecosystems across …
Ride-hailing in Egypt: A global tug-of-war - Wamda
WEBAug 24, 2021 · This is in addition to the Russian-founded ride-hailing firm inDriver, which kicked off its operations in Egypt last year. “As the cash cow that it is, the Egyptian [market] is still lucrative for global companies to operate in,” says Mohamed Ragab, business development representative at inDriver. He adds: The cost of setting up a ride ...
The story of Yahoo's acquisition of Maktoob [Case Study]
WEBOct 13, 2013 · In 2009, as everyone knows, Maktoob was then acquired by Yahoo!, marking Yahoo!’s entrance into the Arab world. The U.S.-based web portal had already reached 20 million regional users in English, compared to Maktoob’s 16 million, making both among the top-10 websites across the Arab World. “We think this [acquisition] is the turning point ...
Noon.com to raise $2 billion over three to four years - Wamda
WEBOct 4, 2021 · Source: Gulf Business. Amazon.com’s Middle Eastern rival Noon.com is set to draw as much as $2 billion in financing from investors including Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund over three to four years, as it seeks to capture a larger slice of the Gulf e-commerce market. The investments from the Public Investment Fund and others will be ...
OpenSooq raises $24 million for its classifieds marketplace
WEBNews • 07 June, 2021. Jordan-based online classifieds marketplace OpenSooq, has raised $24 million in a round led by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), with participation from iMENA Group and FJLabs. Founded in 2008 by Libyan American entrepreneur Salah Al Sharif, OpenSooq allows its users to directly sell ...
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WEBAt Wamda Capital, we invest in transformational businesses and create meaningful partnerships with entrepreneurs. Our experience in launching and growing MENA businesses, together with a community of experts and mentors at the Wamda Platform, mean our entrepreneur partners are uniquely placed to realize their vision.
Pure Harvest raises $64.5 million from Korea's IMM Investment
WEBOct 27, 2021 · Press release: Pure Harvest Smart Farms (the “Company”), a leading sustainable technology-enabled agribusiness, today announced that it has secured US $64.5 million in growth capital to accelerate the Company’s expansion and technology development efforts. This latest financing round was led by Korea’s leading private investment firm ...
Why Mumzworld is a unique story for the Arab region - Wamda
WEBJun 29, 2021 · The Mumzworld story is a triumph for e-commerce startups and the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Arab region. The journey of the two founders - Mona Ataya and Leena Khalil, has been an incredible one so far. Both women are exceptional entrepreneurs, who are also mothers building a business while raising a family.
Snoonu raises $5 million in Series A - Wamda
WEBApr 14, 2021 · Qatar-based super app Snoonu, has raised $5 million in the largest Series A round ever raised by a Qatari startup. The round was led by its strategic partner, Qatar Development Bank (QDB), with participation from multiple investors. Founded in 2019 by Hamad Al Hajri and Sabina Abuova, Snoonu is a …