5 January 2026
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Innovation

Flat6Labs Marks Conclusion of StartMashreq Program, Driving Inclusive Entrepreneurship Across the Levant

Shahzaib03 mins

Flat6Labs concluded its three-year StartMashreq Program with strong results across Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq, supporting thousands of entrepreneurs, advancing inclusion, creating jobs, and unlocking significant startup funding. Backed by the Netherlands and IFC, the initiative demonstrated how targeted ecosystem support can drive resilient, cross-border entrepreneurship in challenging markets.

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Egypt Launches CREATIVA x MINT Tech Hackathon to Drive Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Shahzaib03 mins

Egypt’s Digital Egypt Creativity Centers (Creativa) and MINT by EGBank have launched the CREATIVA x MINT Tech Hackathon, a nationwide competition promoting digital innovation and youth entrepreneurship. Backed by ITIDA and Startup Factory, the event spans four cities and offers EGP 180,000 in total prizes, mentorship, and financial inclusion benefits, reinforcing Egypt’s Digital Transformation and youth empowerment agenda.

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Egypt Tops Afro-Asia Forum for Innovation and Technology, Strengthening Its Regional Leadership

Shahzaib06 mins

Egypt dominated the Afro-Asia Forum for Innovation and Technology in Malaysia, winning 68 awards and 19 first-place titles in key tech categories. The victory led to Egypt’s selection as host of the 2026 forum in Aswan. Backed by the Ministry of Communications and NTI, Egypt’s youth showcased global-caliber innovation in AI, robotics, and entrepreneurship — reinforcing the country’s leadership in digital transformation and regional innovation.

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