6 inspiring quotes for entrepreneurs from Nelson Mandela
WEBDec 6, 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.
Wamda
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 …
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 ...
Healthtech platform selfologi raises $17.5 million - Wamda
WEBJul 14, 2021 · Dubai-based healthtech selfologi has raised $17.5 million in a round led by angel investor Tamer A Wali in participation with Xenel International group. Set to launch in Q4 2021, selfologi will provide a one-stop-shop for its users, where they can discover, learn about, and book cosmetic treatments, backed up by qualified medical expertise.
A deep dive into the GCC’s cloud kitchen sector [part one]
WEBJun 11, 2020 · When Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick sold most of his shares in the mobility giant to launch CloudKitchens, securing a $400 million cheque along the way from PIF, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, it ignited a wave of interest among the world’s tech community.With one of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs at the helm and plenty of capital, then surely this new startup was ...
Partners News - Wamda
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Wamda accelerates entrepreneurship ecosystems across the Middle East and North Africa region through its sector-agnostic investment vehicle, Wamda Capital, which invests in high-growth technology and tech-enabled startups.
Qatar's Snoonu raises $12 million Series B - Wamda
WEBNews • 04 May, 2023. Arabic. Hamad al-Hajri, founder and CEO of Snoonu. Qatar-based super app Snoonu, has raised $12 million in a Series B round which was led by the Qatar Development Bank with participation from other undisclosed investors. Founded in 2019 by Hamad al-Hajri, Snoonu is a one-stop application offering multiple services such as ...
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 ...
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 ...
Stillfront acquires UAE’s Jawaker for $205 million - Wamda
WEBNews • 09 September, 2021. UAE-based gaming startup Jawaker has been acquired by Sweden-based Stillfront Group for a total of $205 million on a cash and debt-free basis. Founded in 2009 in Jordan by Mohamad Hasan and Yousef Shamoun, Jawaker is a mobile gaming studio that holds one of the largest classic …