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MENA bytes Quarterly MENA Venture Report for the first quarter of 2018 tracked 42 deals in 8 countries across the region that brought in $35.4 million worth of investments. Out of those 42 deals, only 28 were disclosed (with regard to the size of investment). UAE startups secured $31.36 million…

The turning point in my life came when I discovered the law of cause and effect, the great law of the universe, and human destiny. I learned that everything happens for a reason. I discovered that success is not an accident. Failure is not an accident, either. I also discovered…

Can we begin by talking about the Prince Mohamed bin Salman College for Business and Entrepreneurship where your centre is located? Yes, of course. MBSC was established as an “entrepreneurial leadership school for the next generation”. Saudi Arabia needs “job creators” not just “job consumers” and so our aim at…

Did you know that your ability to communicate effectively with others will do more to make you successful than any other skill that you can develop? Nearly 85% of what you accomplish in your career and in your personal life will be determined by how well you can get your…

We are blessed in Saudi Arabia to be witnessing a new golden era under the leadership and guidance of the custodian of the two holy mosques, King Salman, and his trusted son, crown prince Mohammed bin Salman. We are now a nation that is promoting and encouraging its youth to…

The pervasive stereotype of a CEO, shaped in large part by the official bios of Fortune 500 leaders, holds that a successful CEO is a charismatic individual with a degree from a top university who is a strategic visionary with a seemingly direct-to-the-top career path and the ability to make…

Great leaders find balance between business foresight, performance and character. They have vision, courage, integrity, humility and focus along with the ability to plan strategically and catalyze cooperation amongst their team. Vision Great leaders have vision. They can see into the future. They have a clear, exciting idea of where…

Her Excellency Maryam AlMheiri, CEO of Abu Dhabi’s Media Zone Authority and twofour54, has been chosen by Estesmarat magazine as the top Arab pioneer of 2017 in the field of media. The award from the UAE-based business publication recognized her role and achievements in supporting Abu Dhabi’s efforts to attract…

On May 4 this year, the U.S. State Department hosted the Emerging Young Leaders Award ceremony in Washington DC where ten award winners from around the world were recognized for their extraordinary efforts in reducing crime, expanding civic engagement, improving education, and promoting interfaith dialogue within their communities. Among the…