The UAE Takes Its Ambitions to Outer Space
The United Arab Emirates is a country often known for pushing the creative boundaries in renewable energy, technology, and construction. Now, the country has...
October 8th, 2018 
Nicolette TetaMeet the Kuwaiti Woman Reinventing Gulf Traditions and Crafts
Laila Al Hamad’s decision to establish Zeri Crafts was motivated by the absence of innovative handicrafts inspired by local traditions in the Gulf region....
May 1st, 2018 
Vittoria VolgareAmerican Venture Capitalists Are Taking Notice of Iran’s Startup Tech Scene
Last week, the popular a16z tech podcast released two special episodes featuring interviews by well-known venture capitalist Christopher Schroeder with two...
July 10th, 2015 
Sam KhanlariEgyptian Artist Ahmed Badry’s Sculptures Are Larger Than Life
Shehab Awad profiles the Egyptian artist Ahmed Badry in a striking photo essay in Mada Masr, titled “Ahmed Badry: Meticulously structured chaos.” In the...
May 20th, 2015 Middle Eastern Corporation, iMENA, Invests in Online Companies, Grows Regional Businesses
The Middle East is becoming an increasingly popular breeding ground for startup companies, in both the online and offline world. Conflict, unemployment, and...
April 13th, 2015 