Mostafa Adel

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CAIRO: Work opportunities are hard to come by for the nearly 12 million people with disabilities living in Egypt. Mindful of the challenges facing such individuals, non-profit organization Ebtessama launched Majidah this year to improve their chances of employment. “Majidah was born out of our on-the-ground efforts and experience for over 12 years,” said Ashraf Osman, chairman of the board of Ebtessama.

CAIRO: Access to clean, safe drinking water is one of the greatest challenges facing people in many parts of the world. By 2015 the UN’s Millennium Development Goals had succeeded in reducing by half the number of people without such access, but many still suffer as a result of poor sanitation services and lack of treated drinking water, especially in rural communities.

CAIRO: The problems associated with plastic products are real, posing a serious threat to the soil and plant life. Over time, the damage gets worse because plastics take centuries to decompose. They can also cause damage to human and animal life, especially when in contact with food. While public interest in environmental crises has been growing for some time, some entities choose aggressive approaches to goad people into using eco-friendly products. Such tactics often fail, which is why Amira O

By Mostafa Adel In Cairo alone, it is estimated that traffic issues cost Egypt’s economy $7 billion every year. This figure...

CAIRO: It is estimated that traffic issues in the capital Cairo alone cost Egypt’s economy $7 billion every year. This figure comprises health costs from air pollution; lost productivity due to extra time in traffic; and costs of road injuries and fatalities. At a time when people feel the need to be extra safe due to the pandemic, Mayday, a startup by Egyptian entrepreneurs Mohamed Aboelfotouh, Islam Ahmed and Amr Essam, is a much-welcomed solution that is able to solve many car issues on the s

CAIRO: Despite Egypt’s efforts to develop on all fronts, its infrastructure remains the biggest challenge, especially when it comes to transportation and logistics. A group of young entrepreneurs who were at the forefront of Uber emerging in Egypt saw an opening there, and Cairo-based Trella was born. “We discovered that you can really change an industry that is extremely fragmented and inefficient,” said co-founder and COO Ali El-Atrash, 26. The industry in question is the trucking business in

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CAIRO: What does it take to become a successful entrepreneur? Some would say grit and resilience are among the qualities required. However, there is one point many overlook: A proper climate. Unfortunately, that is something refugees and migrants usually lack. According to estimates by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), more than 25 million people are refugees worldwide. How can they hope to become successful entrepreneurs in environments foreign to them? Valentina Primo founded Startups Without Bor

CAIRO: Traditionally, couples in the Middle East feel pressured into having children early in their marriage, but it is a responsibility not many are ready for. Quite often, parents find themselves making sacrifices, such as quitting fulltime work, in order to take care of a child. Hossam Taher’s dream is to make life easier for young parents in Egypt through his start-up Orcas. Since its launch in 2016, the mobile app has been helping parents, while providing students or new graduates with part

CAIRO: Just what goes into a media operation in Egypt? Some think success lies with the host of a program, or a certain content creator, but the truth is a lot of work goes on behind the scenes, with the result that many fail to get the credit they deserve. According to a study by global management consulting firm AT Kearney, the media industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is growing at a rate of 19 percent annually, with the introduction of podcasts to the region playing a

Art is for the soul what food is for the body. Yet it’s a fact that artists all over the world struggle to make a living out of their creations. This is especially so in the Middle East, where it’s rare to find a family willing to support their child’s artistic endeavors, since more academic careers tend to take priority. But two sisters in Egypt are aiming to change that particular mindset. Enter More Of, a startup focusing on the arts, helping those in relevant fields make a living out of it.