The question is no longer whether the Middle East can produce viable, valuable startups, but whether it can sustain them long enough to rewrite the region’s economic story.
Well written article about very brave entrepreneurs trying to operate in that environment. It is nice to see hope rising in darkness. May their tribe increase (without the traditional ME tribalism!).
Well written article about very brave entrepreneurs trying to operate in that environment. It is nice to see hope rising in darkness. May their tribe increase (without the traditional ME tribalism!).
Pretty sure not.
"do startups in the Middle East have a future? Yes, but not one that looks like Silicon Valley"
Hard to believe as Israeli startups make it the closest thing to Silicon Valley outside of Northern California.
https://www.techinasia.com/news/israeli-startups-funding-hits-93b-h1-2025-report