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ArabNet expands prospects for entrepreneurs and digital professionals across an array of industries in the Arab region

Tue, 2012-02-14 12:14 - By

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As the web and mobile industry in the Middle East undergoes a period of unprecedented growth and expansion, so do the opportunities available to entrepreneurs and digital professionals in the Arab region, according to ArabNet. With the annual ArabNet Digital Summit drawing closer, the team is calling upon aspiring entrepreneurs and digital professionals in the region to showcase their talent, connect with their peers, and bring their visions to life through a series of competitions and activities designed to bring talent and funding together.

Arab Spring opens opportunities for digital entrepreneurs across the Middle East: ArabNet

Sun, 2012-02-05 08:47 - By

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With a rise in entrepreneurialism across the Middle East in full swing, 2012 is expected to see unprecedented growth in start-ups in the region, according to Arabnet Founder Omar Christidis. Following hard on the heels of the ‘Arab Spring’, many young people across the region have decided to take the leap and start their own ventures. The Arabnet Digital Summit 2012, to take place between 27-21 March, is the premier regional conference for the emerging Arab web/mobile industry.

ArabNet Cairo concludes with awards ceremony for Ideathon and Startup Demo competitions

Sun, 2011-10-30 08:30 - By

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ArabNet recently held its first ever conference outside of Lebanon, a first in a series of annual events that took place in Egypt’s capital, and the 2 day conference bore testimony to Cairo’s bustling tech crowd, hosting around 500 entrepreneurs, executives and

World-renowned speakers gather at ArabNet Conference hosted by Cairo for the first time

Wed, 2011-10-12 11:49 - By

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ArabNet to hold its first conference in Cairo, October 19-20 at Smart Village

Thu, 2011-10-06 12:16 - By

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With online markets burgeoning and a wave of entrepreneurship sweeping across the region, ArabNet is excited to expand their network of events to include local conferences in a number of the region’s leading markets, Egypt being the first.

Dubizzle.com shares insights on the importance of community websites at ArabNet

Wed, 2011-03-30 06:52 - By

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Dubizzle.com raises funds to support Red Crescent /Red Cross efforts in the region

Thu, 2011-03-24 08:50 - By

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Dubizzle.com, the leading free classifieds and community website for users in the Middle East and North Africa, is raising funds for the Red Crescent and Red Cross at ArabNet. An interactive map has been created covering the 14 countries where Dubizzle.com is available.

Arabnet launches knowledge and meeting day for developers

Wed, 2011-03-23 08:04 - By

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The Arabnet Digital Summit kicked off on Tuesday at Habtoor Hotel in Beirut. On its first day, Arabnet gathered developers from around the Arab world for a 'Developers Day.' Founder of Arabnet Omar Christidis, started the day by welcoming the massive crowd of developers.The first panel on 'Mobile Platforms,' discussed the market, apps, developers and opportunities in the MENA region.

Ideathon, Start-Up Demo finalists named for ArabNet 2011

Wed, 2011-03-16 19:13 - By

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ArabNet, the largest gathering for the Arab web/mobile industry taking place next week in Beirut, has announced the finalists and runners-up from around the region for the forums’ annual competitions; the Ideathon and the Startup Demo.