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Startup Minute is a global entrepreneurial culture media and technology company focused on the digital generation. Startup Minute aims to empower the youth and inspire them to pursue their full potentials. Our mission is to raise awareness among the #Youth about life's opportunities and support them in chasing their dreams.
Based out of Lebanon, Startup Minute features a series of interviews with entrepreneurs, creators, and makers on how they got started, as a way to motivate others to learn and to start doing what they love.
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Startup Minute Originals present: Tik Talk.
Hosted by Joseph Matta, Tik Talk is an original web show targeting the youth to inspire them be more proactive and creative when penetrating the corporate world.
الحلقة الأولى: بعز الأزمة إذا ما لقينا شغل مش نقعد مكتفين إيدينا
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نصيحة ديجيتال إعداد وتقديم طوني سميا الحلقة ١٢: إذا قررت تعمل موقع او تطبيق، كيف بتختار الأقسام، المحتوى، والأدوات المناسبين لمشروعك. #نصيحة_ديجيتال
Nasi7a Digital prepared and presented by Tony Samia episode 12: If you decide to create a website or app, here's how to define the sections, content, modules, and call to actions that suit your business. #Nasi7aDigital
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نصيحة ديجيتال إعداد وتقديم طوني سميا الحلقة ١١: كيف منستفيد من السوشل ميديا للبزنس بأحسن طريقة. #نصيحة_ديجيتال
Nasi7a Digital prepared and presented by Tony Samia episode 11: The best way to benefit from Social Media for your business. #Nasi7aDigital
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We've all been in the position of hearing a word in a meeting or seeing one in an e-mail that completely confounds us.
Watch Apps of our Lives episode 16 hosted by Sergio Moukarzel to see how this app will help you stay on top of those words and avoid having to ask unnecessary questions.
Featured App: Business Dictionary
This is a quick and easy to use app that provides you with over 30,000 definitions that span across critical business-related topics including entrepreneurship, management, small business, economics, human resources, recruiting, and corporate strategy.
Download the #BusinessDictionaryApp today to quickly grasp key business concepts and explore in-depth definitions, usage examples, and articles accessible offline and on-the-go.
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نصيحة ديجيتال إعداد وتقديم طوني سميا الحلقة ١٠: كيف منستفيد من غوغل مابس لمشروع العمل. #نصيحة_ديجيتال
Nasi7a Digital prepared and presented by Tony Samia episode 10: How you can benefit from Google Maps for your business. #Nasi7aDigital
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نصيحة ديجيتال إعداد وتقديم طوني سميا الحلقة ٩: هل أنت بحاجة لموبايل آب فعلاً لتنفذ فكرتك أو مشروع العمل؟ #نصيحة_ديجيتال
Nasi7a Digital prepared and presented by Tony Samia episode 9: Do you really need a mobile app for your idea or online business? #Nasi7aDigital
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If you’ve ever tried to make an online survey, you’ve probably tried a few tools here and there. You’ve no doubt enjoyed some features of one product, and some of another, while being frustrated at the limitations you’ve come across.
Watch Apps of our Lives episode 15 hosted by Sergio Moukarzel to see how easily you can create custom forms for surveys and questionnaires right in your mobile or web browser.
Featured App: Google Forms
Your free Google account gives you access to most of Google’s product line – Sheets, Docs, Drive, Gmail, Calendar, etc. It also gives you access to Google Forms, a simple yet often overlooked tool that has a plethora of impactful use cases.
All we need is a cool way to make a survey, poll or some other variety of forms. And for that, #GoogleForms are perfect. Which survey-making tools have you tried? Let us know in the comments.
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نصيحة ديجيتال إعداد وتقديم طوني سميا الحلقة ٨: هل كل مشاريع العمل التقليدية قادرة أن تتحول إلى مشاريع على الانترنت؟ #نصيحة_ديجيتال
Nasi7a Digital prepared and presented by Tony Samia episode 8: Can all traditional businesses be capable of transforming into online businesses? #Nasi7aDigital
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Don’t you find time for English letter writing and application writing? How to write a letter to a friend offline? Here is the right letter pad app for you.
Watch Apps of our Lives episode 14 hosted by Sergio Moukarzel to see how this free letter writing app helps you write formal letters in English and get the offline letters and applications in very few minutes.
Featured App: Letter Templates Offline - Letter Writing App Free
An essential app for all students, employees, and business people because this letter pad maker has all the formal letters or business proposal letters and personal letters that you want to write.
In this free English letter writing app or cover letter editor app, you can just replace your reason in the place of default reasons in bolded form and you're good to go.
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If there were awards for losing papers, I would win the award. Business cards are even smaller, which makes them even easier to lose.
Gone are the days of taking business cards and losing them at the bottom of my purse, or letting them deteriorate in a hidden pocket of my wallet.
Watch Apps of our Lives episode 13 hosted by Sergio Moukarzel to see how this app makes it so easy to capture business cards with your mobile phone and recognize the card information immediately, quick-save to your contacts.
Featured App: #CamCard, read your card, mind your business.
CamCard is the best business card reader app for keeping your info updated.
It's the easiest app to manage and exchange business cards, the perfect fit for salespeople, entrepreneurs, business developers or marketing experts, and anyone who wants to be one.
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نصيحة ديجيتال إعداد وتقديم طوني سميا الحلقة ٧: كيف ممكن تزيد عدد المتابعين من دون أي تكلفة. #نصيحة_ديجيتال
Nasi7a Digital prepared and presented by Tony Samia episode 7: How to get more followers for free. #Nasi7aDigital
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Ever fancied a pocket penguin that learns and grows wiser with you? Meet Wysa an AI friend that helps you live the best life you can.
Watch Apps of our Lives episode 12 hosted by Sergio Moukarzel to see how this 4 am friend and life coach (that you can chat with for free!) can equip you to handle whatever life throws at you.
Featured App: Wysa - #GetUnstuck
Sometimes we get tangled inside our heads, unable to move on. Talking to Wysa can help you get unstuck - it’s anonymous, #helpful, and will never judge.
Here’s a look at what other people use Wysa for 👇
👂 Vent and talk through things or just reflect on your day
💪 Practice CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT techniques to build resilience in a fun way
📝 Deal with #Stress, #Anxiety, #Depression, #PanicAttacks, #Worry, #Loss, or #Conflict, using one of 40 conversational #coaching tools
💆🏻 Relax, #focus and sleep peacefully with the help of 20 #mindfulness exercises
93% of the people who talk to #Wysa find it helpful. So, go ahead… talk to Wysa.
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نصيحة ديجيتال إعداد وتقديم طوني سميا الحلقة ٦: كل ما تريد معرفته عن الهاشتاج. #نصيحة_ديجيتال
Nasi7a Digital prepared and presented by Tony Samia episode 6: Everything you want to know about the Hashtag. #Nasi7aDigital
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نصيحة ديجيتال الحلقة ٥: نصائح تتعلق بالتسويق الإلكتروني لمشروع على الإنترنت. #نصيحة_ديجيتال
Nasi7a Digital hosted by Tony Samia episode 5: Digital Marketing tips for your Online Business. #Nasi7aDigital
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نصيحة ديجيتال الحلقة ٤: كيف ممكن نعرف شو ممكن تكون تكاليف مشروع على الانترنت. #نصيحة_ديجيتال
Nasi7a Digital hosted by Tony Samia episode 4: How we can figure out the cost of an online business project. #Nasi7aDigital
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نصيحة ديجيتال الحلقة ٣: كيف ممكن نكتشف فكرة مبتكرة لإطلاق مشروع على الإنترنت. #نصيحة_ديجيتال
Nasi7a Digital hosted by Tony Samia episode 3: How we can find an innovative idea to create an online business. #Nasi7aDigital
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نصيحة ديجيتال الحلقة ٢: نصائح للحؤول دون انتشار الإشاعات والأخبار المفبركة. #نصيحة_ديجيتال
Nasi7a Digital hosted by Tony Samia episode 2: Advices to help prevent the spread of rumors and fake news. #Nasi7aDigital
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نصيحة ديجيتال الحلقة ١: مقدمة لبرنامجنا الأسبوعي الجديد. #نصيحة_ديجيتال
Nasi7a Digital hosted by Tony Samia episode 1: Introduction to our new weekly program. #Nasi7aDigital
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Beirut-Based Startups Jellyfish and Smart Budget Win the Startup Roadshow Semi-Finals;
First blockchain system launched by UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention to provide coverage for healthcare workers across public and private healthcare facilities;
Teacherly raises $1 million seed to reinvent teacher collaboration and communication;
Google search can now point you to the exact part of a video you need;
Starbucks Japan is selling pens with built-in NFC wallets;
Facebook introduces Portal TV, a video chat camera accessory for your television;
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Whether you’re planning a #websitedesign project, #vacation, or company off-site, this #app is infinitely customizable and flexible for your every need.
Watch "Apps of our Lives" episode 11 to see how you can go from #idea to #action in seconds by creating cards and dragging them across a digital board to follow your project's #progress.
Featured App: Trello
Trello is a visual tool for organizing your #work and #life. Join more than 35 million registered users to #organize all your #projects at work, at home, or anywhere in between.
Trade in your sticky notes (and mental notes) for Trello’s digital boards and get more done with its customizable-yet-simple boards, lists, and cards.
See the big picture, or dive into the details, all on one #Trello board.
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Coin M - A Gold-Based Cryptocurrency to launch in the UAE;
Souq.com becomes the first to offer same-day delivery in Saudi Arabia;
Localized, a new talent tech company, closes $1.2 M in funding to unlock educated talent for global companies;
Careem expands payments offering with Mobile Recharge feature within the Careem PAY wallet across Egypt and Pakistan and the UAE with Jordan to follow soon;
Flying taxi startup Volocopter raises $55 million in round led by Volvo parent Geely;
YouTube launches Its Music Streaming Services in the Middle East and North Africa market;
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Listen to Mohamad El Dreini, an interior design graduate who's passion for creating led him to become an expert in drawing, painting, and art.
You can check Mohamad's work at @mental_art_house or attend one of his workshops at @B.Hive Hamra.
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Listen to Dania Jradi, Communication & Event Manager at B.Hive - the new concept coffee shop and coworking space in the heart of Beirut - to learn more about how following your passion and not being afraid to make a change in your life will be the milestone of becoming who you really want to be.
Dania lives up to her words and does what she loves at B.Hive: listening to people, supporting their community, and organizing cultural events. Trust the magic of new beginnings and have your own beginning at B.Hive; don't hesitate to go to Dania whenever you're there.
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Listen to Mazen Jradi, founder of B.Hive - a hub for students, freelancers, and entrepreneurs to come and study, work, and be productive.
Mazen's passion for helping people, interacting with people, and bringing them together made him found B.Hive which offers multiple sections in one space: a quite zone, a library, a coffee shop, and a garden. Whatever your mood is, come and be part of B.Hive's growing community.
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DigitalMarketing is one of the best techniques to reach your customers easily, in fewer periods of time and at less cost. In this #innovative world, #digitalmedia is growing very fast and the future is all forward to Digital Marketing.
Watch #AppsofourLives episode 10 to see how this app teaches you the ways by which you can create a place for your #business in the #OnlineWorld and find new ways to market you #digitally with their #VideoTutorials, #EasyLearning Modules, Quiz Tests & Interview Questions.
Featured App: 360DigitalGyan
This app contains digital marketing #tutorials designed specifically for beginners who want to start their career in digital marketing but don't know where they should start.
Get the full-fledged guide for digital marketing step by step which will:
-help you land the #ITjob you want or work as a #freelancer
-guide you and help you succeed in the online #internetbusiness
Browse through their modules for Digital Marketing, #SEO (Search Engine Optimization), #SMO (Social Media Optimization), #SEM (Search Engine Marketing), #GoogleAdWords, #GoogleAnalytics, #Googlewebmaster, #PPC, #emailmarketing, #contentmarketing, #Facebookmarketing, #Twittermarketing, and many more with new content being added regularly.
So, install the app now… #BecomeDigital with #360digitalgyan app & www.360digitalgyan.com!!
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UAE fintech startup Foloosi raises $500K in a SEED funding round;
Egyptian fintech startup NowPay closes $600K in SEED funding from Silicon Valley’s Endure Capital and 500 Startups;
Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) to introduce Hala and make all 10,000 of its taxis available to book through Careem’s app;
Apple Music launches on the web;
Facebook Dating launches in the United States nearly a year after it began testing in Colombia;
Porsche unveils the Taycan, its first fully electric sports car;
Netflix releases trailer for its first music competition series, starring Cardi B, TI, and Chance the Rapper titled Rhythm + Flow;
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Educational toys startup founded by Lebanese female entrepreneur LittleBits, gets acquired by Sphero;
Egyptian RiseUp acquires online startup and technology media platform MENAbytes;
Trella, Cairo-based trucking marketplace, joins Y Combinator’s S19 batch;
Saudi’s Nana Direct closes $6.6 million Series A for its online grocery platform co-led by Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) and Impact46 with participation from Wamda Capital, Watar Partners, and Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC);
PUBG is getting cross-play for Xbox One and PS4 in October;
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The journey is never-ending. There's always gonna be growth, improvement, adversity; you just gotta take it all in and do what's right, continue to grow, continue to live in the moment.
Here's a recap of what we've presented to you in our first quarter of #AppsofourLives and we're so excited to kick off the next quarter in the upcoming week!
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Online dating giant Match Group acquires Egyptian startup Harmonica, marriage matchmaking app and the first major exit for Flat6Labs;
Chinese phone brand Oppo pushes iPhones into fourth place in global sales charts for handsets, Samsung remains in first place and Huawei comes in second;
Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) invests $2M in Bykea, a Pakistan-Based on-demand transport, logistics, and payments startup;
Verizon is selling its blogging website Tumblr to the owner of popular online-publishing tool WordPress for less than $3 million, according to Axios, a stunning drop in value from the $1.1 billion Yahoo paid for it in 2013;
Huawei’s new operating system is called HarmonyOS;
Game of Thrones creators sign $200 million Netflix deal to make exclusive shows and films;
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Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, a leading UAE banking group, partners with Silicon Valley's Plug and Play, a global innovation platform, to enable new ways of adapting digital transformation;
Batelco, a Bahrain Telecommunication Company, launches Summer Entrepreneurship Program for university students and young professionals in collaboration with BRINC Batelco IoT Hub;
Bahrain’s Rain closes $2.5 million seed round and becomes the first licensed cryptocurrency exchange in the Middle East;
Egyptian fintech MoneyFellows raises over $1m investment from 500 Startups, Dubai Angel Investors, and Phoenician Funds;
French inventor successfully crosses the English Channel on a hoverboard;
The Matrix is returning to theaters to celebrate its 20th anniversary;
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Installed on over 380 million devices in over 200 countries around the world, it helps you scan, store, sync and collaborate on various contents across smartphones, iPads, tablets and computers.
Watch #AppsofourLives episode 8 to see how this app turns your smartphone into a portable scanner.
Featured App: CamScanner
CamScanner is an intelligent document management solution for individuals, small businesses, organizations, governments and schools. It is the perfect fit for those who want to digitize, sync, share and manage various contents on all devices.
Simply snap a photo of paper documents, receipts, notes, whiteboards and business cards. It will automatically crop and enhance the image, making text easily readable. You can then save the document as a PDF or export it directly into your Evernote account.
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Egyptian digital payment firm Fawry sets IPO price at $0.3906;
Saudi based e-commerce enablement startup Zid, raises $2M pre-series A investment led by Elm VC;
Muzmatch, a dating app for Muslims raises $7 million Series A, led by Luxor Capital, a multi-billion dollar US hedge fund and Y Combinator, to help them find a life partner;
Dubai-based property management startup HiGuests closes a $1.1 million investment led by a leading Spanish real estate player Forcadell, announces expansion to Spain;
Disney is breaking records with the best box office year in history;
Spider-Man: Far From Home is the latest Marvel movie to hit $1 billion at the box office;
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More than 1 billion people in over 180 countries use WhatsApp to stay in touch with friends and family, anytime and anywhere. And yes, the name WhatsApp is a pun on the phrase What's Up.
Watch "Apps of our Lives" episode 7 to learn how to use WhatsApp Business app to conduct your business with 1.5 billion WhatsApp users.
Featured App: WhatsApp Business
WhatsApp Business is a free to download app, and was built with the small business owner in mind. With the app, businesses can interact with customers easily by using tools to automate, sort, and quickly respond to messages. WhatsApp can help you provide customer support and deliver important notifications to your customers.
If you have separate business and personal phone numbers, you can have both WhatsApp Business and WhatsApp Messenger installed on the same phone, and register them with different numbers.
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Coding education company CODED raises $1.3 million Pre-series A funding to teach the Arab world coding led by KISP Ventures with participation from 500 Startups, Sirdab Labs, Sharq Capital, Sijam Ventures, and Abdullah Al-Zabin;
Careem’s food delivery service “Careem NOW” launches its delivery services in the holy city of Mecca;
Noon.com partners with Chinese technology company Neolix to bring driverless delivery vehicles to Dubai;
Clara, a London-headquartered legal tech startup that was born in Dubai, raises $2 million seed funding from Techstars, 500 Startups, Wamda Capital, VentureSouq, Delta Partners, Shorooq Investment, and Dubai Angel Investors, to digitize legal assistance for startups across the world;
Uber is testing an all-in-one monthly subscription for rides, eats, bikes, and scooters for $24.99 per month;
Avengers: Endgame finally passes Avatar as the highest-grossing film of all time;
Natalie Portman will take up Thor’s hammer in Thor: Love and Thunder.
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Listen to Adnan Ammache, the CoFounder & CEO of Presentail, an online gifting platform for curated items from local sellers in Lebanon who have small and medium businesses.
Presentail.com serves as a platform for connecting expats with their beloved homeland, and bringing them closer to their family and friends. Four weeks after its launch, the e-commerce has proven to be a success among Lebanese living in the UAE, Africa, America, and Canada.
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Listen to Farah Ali Hassan, the CoFounder of Presentail, an online gifting platform for curated items from local sellers in Lebanon who have small and medium businesses.
Presentail.com serves as a platform for connecting expats with their beloved homeland, and bringing them closer to their family and friends. Four weeks after its launch, the e-commerce has proven to be a success among Lebanese living in the UAE, Africa, America, and Canada.
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Great news for Saudi youth as Mawhiba signs agreement with Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Global Initiatives to support and develop young Saudi talent;
LUNCH:ON ranked in Crunchbase’s Top 50 Hot Tech Companies Globally, making LUNCH:ON the only company from the region to receive this recognition;
Washmen, the Dubai-based mobile-native dry cleaning and laundry service, has raised 6.2M$ Series-B round led by AddVenture with participation from Cedar Mundi Ventures, Henkel and others to solidify its operations in the UAE and expand its digital technology hub in Lebanon;
Dubai’s FlexxPay raises investment to offer salary advances to employees on behalf of their employers, and the payments are made through Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank;
Lebanese Shopify-like ecommerce management platform ‘Ecomz’ raises $4 million Series A led by local VC Cedar Mundi Ventures and joined by iSME Lebanon, a government led funding initiative, and BLC Bank;
Kuwaiti beauty ecommerce startup Boutiqaat doubles valuation to $500 million in 18 months with latest investment, with this valuation and Uber’s acquisition of Careem, Boutiqaat with Property Finder is now the most valuable technology startup of the Middle East & North Africa;
COFE App, Kuwait’s beloved online coffee marketplace app, has partnered with LinkedIn, the world’s foremost professional networking site, to attract global talent;
PepsiCo is planning to replace its plastic bottles of Aquafina with aluminum cans at locations around the U.S.
Watch the first trailer for Disney’s live-action remake of Mulan;
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Listen to our first episode of "The Weekly Minutes" to learn more about building and scaling a peer-to-peer marketplace where our Host, Khaled Abou Kassem, interviews with the entrepreneur behind a platform with great potential and greater impact helping you find Newborn Care and Child Care Specialists in Lebanon & GCC!
Featured Entrepreneur: Hussein Sleiman
Hussein is the Co-Founder & CEO of Find A Nurse which lets you find newborn care specialists, nurses, nannies & babysitters near you. Create an account and connect with trained, qualified carers!
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Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq to receive up to $1bn in financial commitments from the World Bank;
UAE-based premium ride sharing startup Careem signs a deal with Etisalat and Snapit Digital to let car passengers enjoy free unlimited WiFi in their rides;
Dubai plans to make most of the limo fleets of Uber and Careem eco-friendly by 2026;
Arabic Karaoke App Ghinwa helps MENA's singers unleash their full potential online;
Beirut-based insurtech BSynchro raises $1 million from Lebanon’s Berytech and Phoenician Funds as they look to transition insurance related companies into the digital world in a speedy and affordable way;
Jordan’s Faylasof raises $500,000 Pre-Series A funding from Saudi-based Wise Ventures for its online bookstore;
Dubai’s Zbooni raises $1.1 million from Chalhoub Group and B&Y Venture Partners to help businesses sell over Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp & Instagram;
Dubai’s Sprii raises $8.5 million Series A for its web and mobile-based baby products ecommerce marketplace;
Hopi, a yet-to-be-launched Dubai-based direct-to-consumer subscription contact lens startup raises seed funding;
Fast & Furious presents: Hobbs & Shaw – Check out the final trailer! It comes out August 2nd.
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Shopi is an easy to use SaaS platform that enables digital in-store experiences and increased store efficiency by empowering the customer and sales associates with knowledge & engaging content.
In this video, hear about Shopi's experience implementing their solution at D&G Dubai Mall as part of The Greenhouse Accelerator program.
The Greenhouse is home to Chalhoub Group’s retail technology accelerator and Ibtikar, its in-house incubator for Chalhoub employees.
For those in Retail Tech startups, a no equity, grant-based accelerator with one of the largest retail companies in the MENA region, Chalhoub.
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FACES & Tryano share their POC experiences and use cases in episode 2 of Chalhoub Greenhouse's Startup Series.
The Greenhouse is home to Chalhoub Group’s retail technology accelerator and Ibtikar, its in-house incubator for Chalhoub employees.
For those in Retail Tech startups, a no equity, grant-based accelerator with one of the largest retail companies in the MENA region, Chalhoub.
You can now watch the full episodes of the Startup Series by Chalhoub Greenhouse on their channel at startupminute.co/chalhoubgreenhouse
StoreDNA & Tory Burch share their POC experience and use case in episode 1 of Chalhoub Greenhouse's Startup Series.
The Greenhouse is home to Chalhoub Group’s retail technology accelerator and Ibtikar, its in-house incubator for Chalhoub employees.
For those in Retail Tech startups, a no equity, grant based accelerator with one of the largest retail companies in the MENA region, Chalhoub.
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The Greenhouse is home to Chalhoub Group’s retail technology accelerator and Ibtikar, its in-house incubator for Chalhoub employees.
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Application deadline is approaching for the Forward KSA Accelerator program by AstroLabs, if your startup has significant traction and at least 1 Saudi (co-)founder then you are eligible to apply ; BeyondCapital was awarded $450K from Mercy Corps to collaborate and invest in rising early-stage start-ups in Jordan ; STEP Group, organizers of the annual technology festival, STEP Conference, has launched Dreamers, a platform dedicated to preparing children with skills needed to succeed for the jobs of tomorrow ; Careem enters micro-mobility space with acquisition of Cyacle, the UAE-based bikeshare company ; Emirates NBD, one of the biggest banking groups in the region, has recently opened a Virtual Reality (VR) Academy to make their employees more efficient through an engaging and intuitive learning experience ; Eksab, the leading Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) platform in MENA and the GCC, announced a six-figure seed investment from 500 Startups as it looks to capitalize on the prestigious African Cup of Nations being hosted in Egypt for the first time in more than a decade ; Amazon Prime has launched in the UAE and is available to customers for AED16 ($4.4) per month, or AED140 ($38) per year ; Domino's Pizza, the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, and Nuro, the robotics company transforming local commerce, are partnering on autonomous pizza delivery pilot in Houston ; Orcas, the mobile application that connects parents and students with tutors and babysitters, has raised $500K in a pre-Series A funding round led by Algebra Ventures, Egypt’s leading VC fund, with participation from NFX Capital ; Tenderd, a heavy equipment rental marketplace for the construction industry in the MENA region, has launched with the region’s largest seed funding round of $5.8 million from a spectrum of high profile San Francisco and international investors ; The Hunger Games is getting a prequel next year that takes place 64 years before the first book, set for release on May 19th, 2020.
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid with Good News! ‘Golden Card’ for Permanent Visa Residents ; Jordan Introduced its 1st Agritech Accelerator HASSAD supported by ITG Solutions ; Oasis500, one of the leading investment companies and business accelerators based in Jordan announces a seed round of investment in Jordanian Sportech startup DigitaSport ; Trukkin raises $3.5 million becoming the leading truck aggregator in the GCC ; Egyptian foodtech startup Yumamia raises a Pre-Series A $1.5M investment round, plans expansion to Saudi ; Google integrates food delivery services into Search, Maps and Assistant & partners with delivery companies like DoorDash, Postmates, Delivery.com, Slice and ChowNow ; In Ford’s future, two-legged robots and self-driving cars could team up on deliveries ; Arnold Schwarzenegger said he’d be back in the first Terminator movie back in 1984 and 35 years later, that’s come true, again. There’s another Terminator movie on its way, "Terminator: Dark Fate" will hit theaters on November 1st.
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The Cycle 3 touch Innovators met with mentors to get support in various areas of operation and further their business.
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Great demand from investors and entrepreneurs for long-term visas in UAE ; Saudi Arabia approves a Green Card-style system to issue residence permits for highly-skilled and wealthy foreign nationals ; Discover Egypt’s first fashion incubator program tailored to Egyptian fashion entrepreneurs' needs ; Cairo-based fintech startup XPay raises $250,000 pre-seed to enable universities, residential compounds and other communities go cashless ; Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim has acquired Wadi.com the Saudi online grocery delivery platform ; Dubai’s The Luxury Closet closes its growth round with $11 million, acquires Hong Kong-based Guiltless ; Careem, the Dubai ride-hailing platform that was bought by Uber for $3.1 billion, plans to revolutionize mass transportation across Saudi Arabia with the launch of a bus service from Jeddah to Makkah, following the success of Careem Bus in Egypt last December ; Netflix takes on ‘Project Runway’ with new competition series Next in Fashion ; Spotify is test driving a car hardware thing called ‘Car Thing’ .
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You know you want to start a business, but what do you do next? Here's how to find the perfect idea for your business.
Watch "Apps of our Lives" episode 6 to learn how you can manage all aspects of your business on your mobile device.
Featured App: Business Builder Android App
The Business Builder is a combination of bookkeeping and productivity tools for small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs.
The app is designed to help entrepreneurs handle the basic administration of their business. It comes with multiple checklists and guided business activities to help you start and grow your business. We know that with limited funding during the start-up phase, starting a business can be quite hectic, not to mention expensive. The Business Builder App will help you be your own bookkeeper, accountant, and marketer when funds are limited.
Download the Business Builder App to get started on your entrepreneurial journey. Turn your business idea, into a business plan and grow your business. The Business Builder App will help you strategically position your business to take advantage of funding opportunities and to keep a decent set of business records.
Share it with your friends who need to see how they can start and grow their businesses, and let us know what you think in the comments & what to talk about next time in order to find more apps that can simplify our lives.
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Entrepreneurship rising in Jordan - the Kingdom announces the first Ministry of Digital Economy & Entrepreneurship in the region ; Cairo-based sports data startup ArqamFC gets acquired by UK’s StatsBomb ; Coffee on demand! COFE App signs an exclusive partnership deal with Deliveroo ; Egyptian digital marketplace for auto spare parts, Oddiggo, raises $180,000 seed fund from Saudi-Based angel investor ; Google Podcasts comes to iOS and desktop as Google now lists playable podcasts in search results ; With new Fit technology that uses AR to help you find the right fit for your sneakers, Nike calls itself a tech company ; Louis Vuitton’s flexible-screen handbags are the definition of extra ; Netflix acquires StoryBots children’s brand ; The trailer Netflix has dropped for sci-fi thriller 'I Am Mother' will have you wondering which character to trust in a post-apocalyptic world where humans are supposed to be done for.
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Have you ever wanted to break your bad habits or create new ones?
It’s usually easier said than done.
Everyday our lives are governed by habit. These habits are the little routines and small ways of doing things. Most people are unaware or are only slightly aware that they’re doing them.
Whether you want to read some more, stop smoking, start working out or even just track how many hours you wasted on Facebook, this app lets you do it!
Watch "Apps of our Lives" episode 5 to learn how to keep track of your day to day habits and routines, and smash through your goals.
Featured App: HabitBull
Habits are no more than routines which you perform subconsciously. To build one - train yourself. To break one, find another one which is similar, yet different and nicer, and repeat it until it sticks.
To assist you with this HabitBull lets you set reminders for each habit and displays them on days when you need to be successful. This is especially useful if you have a to do list with repeating tasks or if you want to be reminded to do the same thing every day. It can also be used as a calendar planning tool or checklist, but also as a very effective repeating reminder (e.g. to drink water every 2 hours).
It is entirely up to you, really. But why not give it a try and have a convenient helper on the go?
Share it with your friends and let us know what you think in the comments & what to talk about next time in order to find more apps that can simplify our lives.
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Zain Bahrain, a leading telecommunication services provider in the kingdom, has joined forces with Alkeri Partners to launch the ‘Zainnovate’ initiative aimed at supporting the Bahraini startup ecosystem ; DHL, the global brand in the logistics industry has launched Saloodo! in the Middle East, to provide a digital platform that connects shippers and transport providers for road freight needs within the UAE ; Oman's eMushrif, which turns ordinary school buses into smart buses to make sure that children are safe, raises $1 million pre-Series A funding ; Kitab Sawti, the world’s largest Arabic audiobook platform, has raised USD 6 million in Series A funding from prominent new and existing investors ; Car rentals in UAE stronger than ever as UDrive, the app-based pay-per-minute car rental service, announces $5M Series B funding round to accelerate growth and increase the number of premium cars in its fleet - including Mercedes, Audi and Mustang models ; Souq.com becomes Amazon.ae! The world’s largest e-commerce platform is now giving Middle Eastern users access to its gigantic catalogue ; Deliveroo and McDonald’s UAE complete the UAE’s first ever hot air balloon delivery to a Dubai desert safari ; A new trailer for “Spider-Man: Far From Home” has just been released!
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Where does all the money go by the end of each month??! If you are in your 20s and want to maintain your finance efficiently, put this app on your smartphone and you'll no longer need to wonder.
Watch "Apps of our Lives" episode 4 to learn how to better manage your money, stay on top of budgets and SAVE MONEY for your financial goals.
Featured App: Money Lover
Money Lover helps you get just about everything managed. A smart, easy-to-use app that allows you to track and categorize your in-and-out money, create budgets that you can actually stick to. It works seamlessly across devices and platforms, available on phone, tablet, PC and Web. Plus, it works with all currencies.
Managing finance shouldn't be complicated and time-consuming, so Money Lover is the simplest finance application to keep track of expense and plan budgets ahead.
Share it with your friends who need to see where their money is going and how they can spend it better, and let us know what you think in the comments & what to talk about next time in order to find more apps that can simplify our lives.
Tag a friend who needs to see and stay on budget.
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Listen to Maya Wakim, Community Developer for Lebanon and the MENA region for Makesense.
Based out of Beirut, Maya developed a love affair with the many facades of the city. Beirut’s aesthetics and nuisances triggered her passion for activism, writing and photography. Stories behind the faces, buildings and streets prompt her to give a voice to the voiceless. She currently resides in Lebanon, slowly turning her hobbies into professional work and planning on discovering more cities in the near future.
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In an age when most communities fail to reach out enough, global social entrepreneurship community Makesense does exactly that.
Join the 1st online course made in Arabic about Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation!
More than 20 experts will be sharing many years of expertise and experience with you through the course.
Join this free program created by Makesense Lebanon and connect with 500 participants nationwide from all over Lebanon who have the passion and belief for positive change!
هذا البرنامج متاح مجاناً وباللغة العربية للمتطوعين، رواد الأعمال وكل من يشعر أنه معنيّ بالدعوة
رح تقدم برنامج عبر الإنترنت، جديد من نوعو، بيبلش 20 أيار عن ريادة الأعمال الاجتماعية والابتكار بلبنان.
هيدا البرنامج رح يكون محدود لـ 500 مشترك بس، لحقوا حالكن!
اكثر من عشرين خبير رح يشاركوكن خبراتن ليدربوكن على طريقة التفكير لحل المشاكل
وكمان عندكن الفرصة لتتعرفوا على 500 مشترك من كل المناطق بلبنان عندن نفس الحماس والدافع ليعملوا تغيير إيجابي.
شوفوا هالفيديو لتعرفوا أكتر عن الموضوع
وسجّلوا بالبرنامج هون
REGISTER HERE: https://makesense.typeform.com/to/VsbyyY
احلم_لتنطلق #dreamtostart
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Listen to Elsa Abi Khalil, Social Innovation Program Manager at Makesense.
Elsa joined Makesense to accelerate a substantial change in people's lives through social entrepreneurship. She's also a big believer in the power of 1) design-thinking and 2) collective intelligence.
1) With design-thinking, you can get yourself to learn anything!
It's the Identify a Challenge > Brainstorm > Create a solution > Test > Iterate cycle that has allowed her in moments of uncertainty to come up with great ideas and move forward.
2) And with collective intelligence, the smarter person in the room is THE ROOM.
Elsa believes in community power and she believes that every individual has talent(s) waiting to be harnessed.
And when you get right down to it, she's much more than that -- She's an activist, an entrepreneur, a blogger, a branding strategist, and a cooking amateur (ask her anything about cream-filled cupcakes. Hummus, and sushi cakes seriously)
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In an age when most communities fail to reach out enough, global social entrepreneurship community Makesense does exactly that.
Join the 1st online course made in Arabic about Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation!
More than 20 experts will be sharing many years of expertise and experience with you through the course.
Join this free program created by Makesense Lebanon and connect with 500 participants nationwide from all over Lebanon who have the passion and belief for positive change!
هذا البرنامج متاح مجاناً وباللغة العربية للمتطوعين، رواد الأعمال وكل من يشعر أنه معنيّ بالدعوة
رح تقدم برنامج عبر الإنترنت، جديد من نوعو، بيبلش 20 أيار عن ريادة الأعمال الاجتماعية والابتكار بلبنان.
هيدا البرنامج رح يكون محدود لـ 500 مشترك بس، لحقوا حالكن!
اكثر من عشرين خبير رح يشاركوكن خبراتن ليدربوكن على طريقة التفكير لحل المشاكل
وكمان عندكن الفرصة لتتعرفوا على 500 مشترك من كل المناطق بلبنان عندن نفس الحماس والدافع ليعملوا تغيير إيجابي.
شوفوا هالفيديو لتعرفوا أكتر عن الموضوع
وسجّلوا بالبرنامج هون
REGISTER HERE: https://makesense.typeform.com/to/VsbyyY
احلم_لتنطلق #dreamtostart
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Listen to Andre Abi Awad, founder of Entreprenergy, the largest community of entrepreneurs and business professionals in the Arab World connecting thousands of decision makers from different industries, including non-tech, with various opportunities.
Over the past 11 years, he visited 20 countries as a motivational speaker and trainer, empowering aspiring entrepreneurs to start their business using the Lean Methodology, proven business models, and validation techniques, in addition to training and consulting for companies to grow and scale their business locally and internationally.
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Searchie, Arabnet's Startup Battle Dubai winner, raised $2M to continue changing the face of recruitment and the way companies retain and develop their talent ; Mashkor, a new app that is now trending in Kuwait and transforming the way local shopping and local courier happens in the region ; Toronto-based direct-to-consumer fine jewelry startup Mejuri, founded by a Jordanian entrepreneur, has raised $23 million in Series B led by New Enterprise Associates, one of the leading and oldest American VC firm ; Ex-Careem GM has raised seed funding for his Saudi-based Sary, an on-demand wholesale grocery platform, to disrupt wholesale market ; Samsung's vertical Sero TV brings Insta Stories to a big screen!! Samsung has unveiled "The Sero," a 43-inch quantum-dot QLED TV with an attention-grabbing gimmick. It can be flipped around 90 degrees, letting you watch Instagram, Snap and other smartphone videos in their native vertical configurations ; The latest trailer for Men in Black: International is almost exclusively moments of Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson goofing around with sci-fi tech. And to keep the movie from (somehow) getting too serious, it seems that a tiny alien voiced by Kumail Nanjiani will be following them around pretty much the entire journey. The film comes out on June 14th.
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Bahrain’s Inagrab raises investment for Dalooni, a mobile platform that connects businesses with independent sales agents ; Affectiva, an Emotion AI startup founded by American-Egyptian entrepreneur, raises $26 million ; In cooperation with the Kuwait Economic Society, "COFE App will go global", says Zev Siegl, Starbucks Co-founder at the launch of COFE 3.0 (COFE App is an online coffee-centric marketplace mobile application conceptualized in Kuwait and developed in Silicon Valley to connect coffee house chains and specialty coffee roasters with coffee lovers through a seamless, easy and efficient user-interface) ; Tired of doing laundry? Meet LaundryMan, an on-demand app providing the finest hassle-free and affordable laundry and dry-cleaning service in Dubai ; Seeders - IM Capital Co-Invest in Handiss, a web platform that connects construction & consulting companies with quality freelance engineers and architects, at competitive prices, in a timely manner, while facilitating secure payment between parties ; Zain Bahrain continues to support local startups as it relaunches its initiative "5ameesna Zain" which has provided a solid platform for small businesses to increase their customer reach by providing them with opportunities to showcase their products to new audiences ; Supernatural Arabs: Trailer of Middle East's first-ever Netflix series is here.
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Are you looking for an easy access to different opportunities around the world including scholarships, conferences, exchange programs, and internships?
Watch "Apps of our Lives" episode 2 to learn about this free and open-access platform which empowers today’s youth to achieve their educational and career goals.
Featured App: Youth Opportunities
Youth Opportunities is the largest opportunity discovery platform for youth across the world. Millions of youth have trusted Youth Opportunities as the most effective platform to find latest opportunities for free and avail important educational contents for continued self-development.
Share it with your friends and let us know what you think in the comments & what to talk about next time in order to find more apps that can simplify our lives.
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Food delivery startup LUNCH:ON has secured a total of $5.5m in funding after adding a further $2.5m in the final closing of its Series A round ; Egyptian AI startup, MerQ, has closed its seed funding round to develop its products, mainly Sally, a chatbot through Facebook that introduces Egyptians to all credit card systems within the country ; Saudi-based mobile-only fresh fruits and vegetables ecommerce platform Haseel has raised an undisclosed sum of investment but it is safe to assume that it’s a seven-figure USD considering the investors involved ; Dubai-based eyewear e-commerce startup in the Middle East, eyewa has successfully closed a $7.5 million (approximately AED20 million) Series A funding round in order to further expand its operations ; Shedul, the Dubai-born booking platform for salons and spas backed by MEVP since its inception has successfully raised a $20M Series B funding round, valuing the company at $105 million ; Uber's potential IPO is expected to be one of the 10 largest in US history ; PointCheckout, an online payment method for reward points and miles, has closed a seed round of $600K to allow users to pay with their reward points and miles online at over 1,000 leading online merchants across the MENA region ; The final installment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy finally has a name (previously only known as “Star Wars Episode IX”): “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” will be released on December 20, 2019.
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Mobile apps have fundamentally transformed nearly every aspect of our lives. From banking on the go to ordering groceries online and communicating with others, there is literally an app for everything.
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The prominent human rights' lawyer Amal Alamuddin Clooney was just appointed UK Special Envoy For Media Freedom ; His Majesty King Abdullah meets a group of young Jordanian entrepreneurs ; Microsoft confirms you really, really don’t need to ‘safely remove’ USB flash drives anymore ; ArabyAds secures USD 6.5 Million in funding from Equitrust, the investment arm of Choueiri Group ; Algerian edtech startup Quizzito won the pitch competition at first edition of STEP Saudi ; Oliv, the UAE-based careers platform connecting employers with young talent, has closed $2 million Series A funding round ; Batman’s greatest nemesis “Joker” hits theaters October 4, check out the official trailer!
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The first FuckUp Night Beirut in 2019 is here!
As part of the global movement and event series brand, Fuckup Nights that shares stories of professional failure; FNF Lebanon and Syria organized FuckUp Nights Beirut Vol. VIII at Foundersbei on March 29th.
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As part of the global movement and event series brand, Fuckup Nights that shares stories of professional failure; FNF Lebanon and Syria organized FuckUp Nights Beirut Vol. VIII at Foundersbei on March 29th.
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SHE CAN 2019 turns the focus on failures in entrepreneurship to empower Egypt's female entrepreneurs ; Egyptian e-sports company GBarena raises seed funding ; Refugees with innovative ideas in Canada can now apply to the Jumpstart Program ; Gmail turns 15, gets Smart Compose improvements and email scheduling ; Fodel raises $2.6 million in pre-Series A ; Impossible Foods and Burger King are launching an Impossible Whopper ; Nadine Labaki will be the first ever Arab president of the Un Certain Regard jury at Cannes!
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Meet our amazing new user and community member, Sarah Refai, Co-Founder of Coconut-Media, Personal Brand & Growth Expert.
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Meet our amazing new user and community member, Sarah Refai, Co-Founder of Coconut-Media, Personal Brand & Growth Expert.
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Meet our amazing new user and community member, Sarah Refai, Co-Founder of Coconut-Media, Personal Brand & Growth Expert.
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Female Entrepreneurs in MENA: Womena Has Just Opened their Accelerator’s Second Round ; The 5 biggest announcements from Apple’s March event ; With a $3.1 billion valuation, Careem has made history by being the largest tech exit in the Middle East ; Jordanian online Arabic book retailer Jamalon raised Series B funding round of more than $10M ; Ibtikar Fund Announces Investment in Receet ; Oprah will release two documentaries on Apple TV Plus along with a new book club.
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To all sports lovers, to everyone who wanted to become a football agent and work internationally in the number one sports industry in the world! This interview is for you !!
Watch the full episode at www.startupminute.co and learn on how you can start building your dream career, a life changing career that will boost your life to a whole new level!!
CFFA, which is the first program in the Middle-East, is an Accredited Certificate from CPD (United Kingdom) created by Rk6 Sports Management and professionals in different sectors of the football field in order to train people with passion for football on becoming Professional Football Agents. This program will be tutored by international instructors of high and well know positions in different markets of the football business, these instructors will help all participants to learn the skills, the strategies, the steps to overcome challenges and all the necessary requirements needed to represent a football player.
Agent Raed Kassis, founder of Rk6 Sports Management which is the only Lebanese international sports agency based in Lebanon, he has done many transfers and represented 1st division international players from different markets worldwide and dedicated his effort on growing a network of agents to cover as much markets worldwide as he can.
Eng Georges Ibrahim, Managing partner at CFFA, having a mind for business and a passion for sports and after being inspired by the agent Raed Kassis who is the only licensed Lebanese Fifa Agent to work internationally, he dedicated his effort on helping every person with a passion for football to start his career in this field.
Check their website for more info:
www.cffaglobal.com
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Email: info@cffaglobal.com
Phone: +961 81 262 235
The She’s Entrepreneur event, an inspiring initiative by Makhzoumi Foundation, happened in its second edition earlier this month about female entrepreneurship.
The She's Entrepreneur-day aimed to stimulate young women to think about the possibilities of becoming an entrepreneur, as they are less represented in the business world. Through plenary sessions by inspirational speakers and interactive workshops, the participants got motivated and helped to develop entrepreneurial skills.
Moreover, a thought-provoking panel discussion took place, where the young women were encouraged and inspired to reach for their dreams and aspirations. That way, they got the confidence to think about new paths in their lives.
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If you're like most dentists and office managers, you're demanding technology efficiencies, product expertise, and lower prices. That's a tall order, but it's why startups like Toothpick are shaping the dental market.
We recently had the chance to catch up with the awesome Dentist, Entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of Toothpick, Mohammad Saad, and talked about how changes in the industry have produced the need for an online marketplace like Toothpick.
Toothpick app allows dentists to view a variety of the top dental goods in the market with competitive prices and provides a new digital way to place their orders, track and receive easily and efficiently. It's a user-friendly app containing thousands of products provided by the top suppliers in the market.
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AIM Startup 2019 3rd Edition is taking place in Dubai on 8-10 April at the Dubai World Trade Centre ; Uber releases list of 'Lost & Found' in MENA region ; Samsung rewards 10 graduates of its sponsored Youth Empowerment Programs in Lebanon ; OLX unveils its annual “Most searched for items” report for 2018 ; Maker Faire is happening in Lebanon for the First Time & Tickets are now available online or at any Virgin Ticketing Box Office ; Egyptian actor makes perfect Aladdin in trailer & the internet loves it!
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Listen to the #bosslady that was named as one of the 100 Most Powerful Arabs by Arabian Business, Joelle Mardinian ✨.
Joelle Mardinian is a highly influential award-winning beauty consultant, TV host, and founder of Maison De Joelle beauty salons.
Maison de Joelle is the leading beauty salon in the Middle East launched by the Beauty Entrepreneur in 2008.
Thank you Ms. Mardinian for giving us the pleasure to feature you in this special episode of The Podcast, thanks to The AUB Entrepreneurship Club for inviting us to the exclusive interview, and thanks to the amazing A'laa Chbaro who is an inspiration and a role model for other university students and grads to dream more, learn more, do more and become more.
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Listen to the #bosslady that was named as one of the 100 Most Powerful Arabs by Arabian Business, Joelle Mardinian ✨.
Joelle Mardinian is a highly influential award-winning beauty consultant, TV host, and founder of Maison De Joelle beauty salons.
Maison de Joelle is the leading beauty salon in the Middle East launched by the Beauty Entrepreneur in 2008.
Thank you Ms. Mardinian for giving us the pleasure to feature you in this special episode of The Podcast, thanks to The AUB Entrepreneurship Club for inviting us to the exclusive interview, and thanks to the amazing A'laa Chbaro who is an inspiration and a role model for other university students and grads to dream more, learn more, do more and become more.
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Listen to the #bosslady that was named as one of the 100 Most Powerful Arabs by Arabian Business, Joelle Mardinian ✨.
Joelle Mardinian is a highly influential award-winning beauty consultant, TV host, and founder of Maison De Joelle beauty salons.
Maison de Joelle is the leading beauty salon in the Middle East launched by the Beauty Entrepreneur in 2008.
Thank you Ms. Mardinian for giving us the pleasure to feature you in this special episode of The Podcast, thanks to The AUB Entrepreneurship Club for inviting us to the exclusive interview, and thanks to the amazing A'laa Chbaro who is an inspiration and a role model for other university students and grads to dream more, learn more, do more and become more.
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The She’s Entrepreneur event, an inspiring initiative by Makhzoumi Foundation, happened last week ; Zomato sells UAE business to Delivery Hero ; Uber in talks to acquire Careem for $3 billion ; Anghami now has over 21 million MAUs (monthly active users), 1 million paying subscribers and it’s not afraid of competition from Spotify or Deezer ; Ben Stiller and Susan Sarandon visited Beirut for a special screening of Soufra, a film based on the inspiring true story of Mariam Sha'ar, a Palestinian refugee-turned-businesswoman ; Forbes Magazine enchanted the world this week with the news of U.S. reality TV star Kylie Jenner becoming the world's "youngest self-made billionaire" ... ever.
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Tune in to our interview with the multi talented and passionate entrepreneur, Rawya Othman, who's building an awesome brand and gifting destination. You can watch the full episode and join the conversation at startupminute.co.
Listen to Jimmy Karam, Cofounder of FoundersBei and a dear friend of ours, to learn more about what makes coworking spaces so effective; and it's more than just the free coffee.
According to a Harvard Business Review report, people who use coworking spaces see their work as meaningful.
First, working amidst people doing different kinds of work can also make one’s own work identity stronger.
Second, meaning may also come from working in a culture where it is the norm to help each other out, and there are many opportunities to do so; the variety of workers in the space means that coworkers have unique skill sets that they can provide to other community members.
Lastly, it clearly articulates the values that the coworking movement aspires to, including community, collaboration, learning, and sustainability.
They feel part of a community. Each coworking space has its own vibe, and the managers of each space go to great lengths to cultivate a unique experience that meets the needs of their respective members.
Thanks to Jimmy Karam and Elias Maalouli for their hard work in cultivating an awesome experience for the FoundersBei community members.
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Listen to Chantal Abou Jaoude, the Cofounder and Managing Partner at EDGE and EDGE Middle East.
Ms. Chantal Abou Jaoude is a Mechanical Engineer with a Masters in Engineering Management from the American University of Beirut. She founded her first company, EDGE, in 2004 during her 4th year of engineering studies and EDGE Middle East in 2010 to cover the Iraqi market.
She also worked full-time in the estimation of mega projects related to the Oil & Gas Industry for several years while growing her companies along the way.
EDGE and EDGE Middle East now offer customized and standard solutions, in Lebanon, Iraq and other countries of the MENA region, for setting up and equipping OEM vehicle service facilities (Mercedes Benz, BMW, Porsche, Audi), private workshops, repair centers for organizations with fleets (Army, Embassies, Oil Companies, Airports), and most importantly for Governmental Vehicle Inspection Centers (Periodic Technical Inspection like the Mecanique in Lebanon).
She introduced the periodic technical vehicle inspection concept, especially to rural areas of Kurdistan - Iraq, through the development of high-end inspection centers meeting international standards and thus gradually elevating the condition of vehicles driving on the roads there.
She recently accepted the challenge of setting up MAHA Middle East FZE – a regional subsidiary for a leading German equipment manufacturer, handling the Automotive Aftermarket Project activities in 14 regional countries including the Levant, Gulf, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
Chantal was elected in May 2016 as the only female member of the municipal council of the Municipality of Zalka where she lives and has her office in Lebanon.
She is currently working on growing her companies and co-teaching Entrepreneurship courses to assist new young entrepreneurs in their endeavors.
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Listen to Majd Jadam, Co-Founder of Waste to Power which promotes sustainable living by providing a cheaper fuel that can help save the environment. 57% of frying oil gets thrown out in the sewers which ends up polluting our water. They are trying to change that by collecting the frying oil and converting it into a biofuel. This provides a clean alternative energy source for diesel engines, generators, and heating systems AND for a cheaper price than petroleum products!
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The She’s Entrepreneur event, an inspiring initiative by Makhzoumi Foundation is taking place on Saturday the 9th of March about female entrepreneurship; Maroun N. Chammas Recognition Award Winners announced; Facebook, Instagram sue China-based firms over sales of fake accounts; Total Liban Announced the Winners of the Startupper of the Year by Total Challenge; foldable phones eclipsed 5G at MWC and more.. Watch the full episode and join the conversation at startupminute.co.
For the love of Burger! Here's the easiest way to prepare a delicious burger by The Couple Bites anytime, anywhere! You can even order it and enjoy eating on the spot at Paramount Butcher shop Achrafieh. Watch the episode to learn more and join the conversation at startupminute.co.
Whether you're a musician or looking for one, Staccato is here for you - an innovative music education startup that focuses on motivation above all, making sure that learning music is enjoyable, efficient, impactful, and unique. They’re here to find the musician in everyone, because there is music in every soul!
After 4 months of hard work, the Staccato family now includes 70+ new music students, 20 music teachers, 7 team members and this is only the beginning. Are you ready to start your musical journey?
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Calling for Startups: this is your last chance to participate in the VivaTech Challenges and win your booth at the biggest tech event in Europe, Lebanese investment banker Ziad Hayek got nominated to become the next president of the World Bank, SGBL & Mastercard joining forces again to invest in the future of basketball in Lebanon, Red Bull Jump & Freeze has hit the slopes of Mzaar Kfardebian Ski Resort, renowned fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld passed away in Paris at the age of 85, applications open for Speed Lebanon's acceleration program and more.. Watch the full episode and join the conversation at startupminute.co.
Listen to the She's Entrepreneur team to learn more about this inspiring day taking place on Saturday the 9th of March about female entrepreneurship.
The She's Entrepreneur-day stimulates young women to think about the possibilities of becoming an entrepreneur, as they are less represented in the business world. Through plenary sessions by inspirational speakers and interactive workshops, the participants will get motivated and helped to develop entrepreneurial skills.
Moreover, a thought-provoking panel discussion will take place, where the young women will be encouraged and inspired to reach for their dreams and aspirations. This way, they get the confidence to think about new paths in their lives.
So what is your next step in life? Come join us to find out yourself at the second edition of the She’s Entrepreneur event, an initiative by @Makhzoumi Foundation.
See you there!
@Beirut Digital District (BDD), @Lebanese League for Women in Business (LLWB), @National Commission for Lebanese Women (NCLW)
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Listen to entrepreneur Ziad Alame, founder of Spike Diabetes Assistant, to learn how Spike helps diabetics better manage their diabetes, the importance of building a synergistic team to grow the application, and how to deal with investors and others.
Spike monitors the patient's daily behavior and jumps in with reminders and tips when needed about insulin, food, activity, etc... In addition to that, Spike stores the patient's data for further analysis and/or sharing with doctors and caregivers. To complete the solution, they provide a medicine adherence network from friends, family and other diabetics, and a real-time dashboard for doctors.
Spike is part of the winning teams of SOUK.LB and Speed Lebanon batch V. Learn more and join the conversation at startupminute.co.
Startup Minute The Podcast is here!
Listen to our dear friend A'laa Chbaro, president of The Entrepreneurship Club (eClub), to learn how they're empowering students all over campuses! A true standout entrepreneur and person.
It's all about the music!
We recently had the chance to catch up with the awesome founder and team behind Beirut Records & Ent to share some information and insight into running a record label.
Learn how the label has helped underground artists and what artists should do when approaching a label to work with!
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Agri-Food Innovation Day happened in Biel, Berytech and USJ launched the coaching transformation program, 15 teams were selected for the next stage of Startupper of the year challenge by Total, Global Game Jam and more... Watch the full episode and join the conversation at startupminute.co.
Jammers have put down their keyboards, pens and paper. They have stopped eating pizza. Even the organizers have had a chance to get some sleep. This means that Global Game Jam 2019 has come to an end, and what a weekend it was at FoundersBei!
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Here's to the days that mark the celebration of the most beautiful bond which is the bond of love, as it's the purest form and can be for anyone whether parents, partner, children, grandparents, and even it can be for friends.
There is a well known saying that "Don't wait until it's too late to tell someone how much you love them, how much you care about them." So we spoke to Muriel, founder of Mukagraf, on using a combination of languages and creating personalized, easy to relate to and appealing greeting cards for all occasions ever.
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Who doesn't want to be that person in a party everyone dances to, everyone wants to go to, pay money for? Mini-B was the youngest Lebanese DJ to have played alongside A class artists such as Wiz Khalifa, Pitbull, Diplo, Black Coffee, and Macklemore to name a few.
Currently balancing his life between DJing at the biggest clubs & events, and founding a tourism tech startup, this highly talented entrepreneur managed to find some time to fill us in on how he got started, his super cool journey, and his activities and aspirations for the future.
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Check out Jalal's Office Adventures Part III
In this series, our new user and community member Jalal Achkar makes random videos in the office where he works due to a drastic increase in boredom! You can watch the full Jalal's Adventures Series at https://startupminute.co.
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Leonie is a Lebanese ethical Fashion Brand that produces Luxurious handmade jewelry for a social cause : women empowerment!
The brand is socially empowering on 2 levels:
1- By spreading positive vibes through the produced piece itself
2- By offering new job opportunities in rural areas to marginalized women
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It's a story of Hisham's love, passion, and perseverance for showcasing the beauty of his city and its people that brought Tyre's lifestyle and touristic spots to the world.
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FoundersGame is an exhibition of Lebanese startups working in the gaming industry organized by FoundersBei in collaboration with Lebanese Game Developers and Arab Arcade.
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Kunhadi is the pioneer non-governmental organization that strives to be the pioneer in youth awareness on road safety in Lebanon and the region.
Established in October 2006 after the tragic death of 18-year-old Hady Gebrane in a car crash, Kunhadi's goal is to work on lowering the road car crashes toll in Lebanon.
Kunhadi is dedicated to introducing a new culture of safe driving habits among the Lebanese youth through awareness, activities, lobbying, training, post-crash support, infrastructure improvement, and more. Watch the full episode and join the conversation at startupminute.co. (English subtitles available)
Pometto Apple Chips is a pure and simple idea to offer apples disguised as chips. Samir Harfouche shares with us the story of how he got started, the strategies he used and why it is important to just start working on your project then take quick steps based on what you've learned in the market. Pometto today offers Apple Chips, Orange Chips, and Glen Chocolate! Watch the full episode and join the conversation at startupminute.co.
While shooting an interview with the founder of Tyre city page, we found an abandoned baby kitten and jumped into action to rescue the poor little thing. Read the full story and watch the video on startupminute.co.
Organizational behavior expert, Ramzi Abou Ismail, shares about his journey and that it's never about being perfect, it's about sharing your truth and that others are inspired by your courage, not your perfection!
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After over 17 years at the heart of multi-platform content creation, covering all aspects from Television and live broadcast to animation, post-production, and advertising. Rayan progressed to focus his attention on the evolution of storytelling; by using traditional media at the core, and pushing outward and expanding the story through strategically placed entry points while using available and evolving tools, peripherals, and devices.
Storytelling and Content Creation have gone beyond the linear format. @RayanGhammachi looks at intuitive ways to create, share and expand a story while factoring in key strategic and marketing objectives for the original content. Listen on...
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Lack of attention is the NUMBER 1 reason businesses & entrepreneurs fail. If people don't know you, how can they buy from you?
He's a sales and marketing expert, and author of the successful book that made it to Spain. Ghassan Ghanem is here to show you how you can dominate in your industry and win in business.
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She combined her serious and fun sides, and came up with "D Does Business"... a mix of business and pleasure, D's way.
If you want a quick and simple daily digest of business news, then you should see how @DDoesBusiness and makes it fun to consume!
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Check out how Rita Abdul Malek got her start in the music industry and learn how you can turn your passion into a lifestyle too.
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We are Instant History, and this is our first Startup Minute Story!
We're a group of four people with the hopes of making history fun by making educational videos using the awesomeness of animation and our own unique sense of humor.
Let us know what you think in the comments and tell us what you wanna hear about next, we'll try to explain it to you quickly and throw in some jokes. Join the conversation at startupminute.co.
A co-working space with Silicon Valley vibes in Beirut. Hello entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, freelancers, and digital nomads. Meet FoundersBei.
A serial entrepreneur with over 30 startups under his belt. Brahms Chouity talks about his entrepreneurial journey and how DaddyFoody was created from zero to 100k fans in less than a year.