Has The Hybrid Work Model Actually Helped Working Mothers?
On Mother's Day, we explore how and if hybrid work models have actually helped working mothers... along with 5 tips for companies to optimize hybrid work models
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Woman In The Spotlight: Mariam Daher Paves Her Path To Success
This International Women’s Day, the spotlight is on the strong, inspiring and successful women, part of the BDD community. These are their stories...
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Woman In The Spotlight: Dr. Nadine Hachach-Haram Trailblazing In Healthtech
This International Women’s Day, the spotlight is on the strong, inspiring and successful women, part of the BDD community. These are their stories...
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Woman In The Spotlight: Audrey Nakad Ahead Of The Tech Game
This International Women’s Day, the spotlight is on the strong, inspiring and successful women, part of the BDD community. These are their stories...
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What To Look For When Choosing The Right Coworking Space
What features should you look for, when choosing the right coworking space? Here is a list to get you started.
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Venturing Into The World Of Blockchain With AETHER
Explore the world of blockchain and its advantages for companies from all sectors, in this interview with AETHER's CEO, Jad Adnan.
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Tips To Stay Active During Long Workdays
Too much time behind the screen and little activity during the day? Here are tips to keep you active during the workweek
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How Lebanese Companies Are Navigating the Crisis – The Story of Shelvz
With the diverse challenges that Lebanese companies continue to face, Shelvz's Founder and CEO shares how his team continues to navigate and grow
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Budget Friendly Ways To Enjoy The Holidays And Spread The Christmas Cheer
Want to get inspired by some budget-friendly gift ideas? Here is your guide.
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Mentoring Your Mentor
Can younger team members teach more senior professionals about market trends, insights and the changing digital world? Absolutely. Reverse mentoring is now on the rise.
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Retaining The Startup Culture To Retain Talent, With CME
CME, a multinational technology-consulting firm, has delivered over 250 projects, serving over 80 million users around the world. Powering its growth and industry transformation, is CME’s internal culture. Read about it here.
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Movember: The Topic Of Men’s Mental Health Behind The Moustaches
Movember is a month to start the conversations around men's mental health... the mustaches are a plus.
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Lebanese Entrepreneurs And Izdihar Libnan Join Forces For A Better Lebanon
Explore the work of Izdihar Libnan, supporting Lebanese entrepreneurs scale their ventures through mentoring and funding opportunities.
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Which Of Your Soft Skills Need Strengthening?
What soft skills do you need to thrive in today's workplace? Which of your skills need strengthening?
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Are You A ‘Quiet Quitter’?
Has your team quietly quit? Or have you? Read on about the effects of lowered levels of engagement at work.
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BDD’s Wellness Week Welcomes Relaxation to Community
BDD's Wellness Week kicks off... explore activities to support your wellbeing.
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Habits To Improve Your Critical Thinking Skills
Do you have critical thinking skills? Here are ways to improve them, and questions to get you started!
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Overcome Interview Jitters With These Tips
Tips for mastering your responses in your next interview, to stand out from the crowd.
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Are You Addicted To Tech? Tools To Assess Your Smartphone Usage & Curb The Addiction
Do you have trouble putting down your phone? Are you always tapping away on a screen? Here are some tools to assess if your tech usage is healthy, with tips on how to take a break.
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BDD Launches "3alam Bi Dour Hawaleik"
BDD and its growing community continues to thrive, despite the odds. The "3alam Bi Dour Hawaleik" campaign launches!
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Is ‘Hybrid Competence’ On Your CV?
What is hybrid competence? And should it be on your CV? Read on.
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Developing Skill Sets For The Digital Jobs Of Tomorrow With Forward MENA
How are organizations and academic institutions filling the gap when it comes to skillsets? Forward MENA shares their initiatives.
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AUF’s BADEEL Pre-Incubator Program Launches, Benefitting Entrepreneurship In Lebanon
BADEEL, pre-incubator program launches in Lebanon. Seven projects led by university students across the country, take part.
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BDD 1227 Awarded Gold LEED Certification, With Sustainability At The Core
Explore BDD 1227's key sustainability features, awarded Gold LEED certification
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Does The Hybrid Work Model, Really Work?
Rising in popularity over the past few years, the hybrid work model has both its benefits and pitfalls. What should companies allow and where should more focus be placed?
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How Poyesis Supports Leading Lebanese Software Engineers Serve Global Markets
Transformations in the world of web development require the right software engineers to anticipate and develop solutions. Here is how Poyesis is leading in the field.
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How Important Is Mental Wellness In The Workplace?
Both companies and professionals have a responsibility towards creating a culture that supports mental health. Here are tips and insights as to why.
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How Do Mothers Who Work, Manage? We Asked Them, This Mother’s Day
This Mother's Day, we asked mothers who work, how they manage... Read more in these two interviews.
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Why Is Lebanon A Leading Global Outsourcing Hub?
Looking for markets to outsource to? Here is why Lebanon is a prime global outsourcing hub.
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How To Pivot And Transform In The Face Of Opportunity, According To Hipernation
The way content is shared, consumed and interacted with in the digital realm has been evolving at an exponential pace, and tech companies need to pivot. Here is how Hipernation continues to transform.
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From Lebanon to NASDAQ – A Streaming Success Story From The Region
In this interview with Anghami's Co-Founder Elie Habib, we discuss the tech company's journey to success and what being the first Arab company to be listed on NASDAQ means to them.
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Visualize Your Way To Success
Every goal or dream is within reach, according to Patrick Gharios. In this interview, Patrick shares how planning and visualization exercises can form positive habits that stick.
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Should all children have the right to play, express and feel?
Children all across the globe are exposed to risks, traumatic events and abuse that often goes unreported. Right To Play's initiatives are enabling children to express their emotions and instill their hope for the future.
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Resolutions Or Goals? How To Make The Most Of 2022
How often do you achieve your new year's resolutions? Here are tips to set your goals, and actually achieve them.
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Tips To Stay Safe And Healthy During A Pandemic
Here are tips to help you stay safe, healthy and energized, in this never-ending pandemic.
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The 4-Day Workweek, Tried And Tested by Hovi’s Digital Team
Disrupting the Sales and Marketing industry, and now the traditional work week - explore Hovi's corporate culture catering to digital professionals in this interview
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COVID-Safe Workplaces Need More Than Just Social Distancing
Every individual is part of a bigger community and is responsible to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here are recommendations for individuals and companies in light of the surge in cases.
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Innovative Spirit of the Lebanese Fueling the Growth of OLX Lebanon
Despite the challenges, OLX Lebanon continues to thrive. Read about their journey of innovation, in this interview with Maria Nehme, OLX Lebanon’s Country Manager
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How And Why To Start Outsourcing To Lebanon
There are numerous reasons to outsource to Lebanon. Here is why, and then how to get started.
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BDD’s Lebanese Christmas Gift Guide On A Budget
Here is the ultimate Lebanese Christmas Gift Guide from BDD
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Let The Youth Speak – TEDxYouth Comes To ACS Beirut
TEDxYouth makes it way to ACS Beirut, providing the youth with a platform to share their inspiring stories
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How Can Female Entrepreneurs Capture More Funding?
In a biased system where male-founders receive more funding than women, how can female entrepreneurs start capturing more financing opportunities?
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Technology? Check. Work From Anywhere? Check. Digital Nomads? Loading…
With projections estimated at 1 billion and counting by 2035, digital nomads are on the rise. Explore the pros and cons of an emerging work lifestyle.
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Rent An Office In The Heart of Beirut, All Perks Included
Looking for an office in the heart of a thriving community? Flexible spaces and amenities are on us.
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Explore The World Of ‘Alternative Schooling’ With Montessori Beirut
With the world of education rapidly changing, Montessori Beirut offers a different approach to learning, that nurtures the child as a whole
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When Times Get Tough – Reframe Your Mindset
You don't always have to be positive... but you can choose to reframe your mindset, with these tried and tested tips
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Speaking Publicly? Here Are Tips To Make It Memorable
What is a common point between some of the greatest public speakers of our time? They prepare and practice. Here are public speaking tips for your next talk, presentation or meeting.
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Work. Live & Play – BDD’s Co-working Spaces with Full Access to The Community
Looking for a space to Work. Live & Play? Look no further than BDD's vibrant community, accessible through flexi and dedicated desks
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Zeina Saab: How SE Factory And Its Team Navigated Through Times of Crisis
Zeina Saab, Co-Founder of SE Factory, shares her personal leadership experiences while navigating through the numerous crises in Lebanon.
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Entrepreneurs, Is Your Business Impact-Driven?
How should social, economic and environmental issues be tackled by businesses? Michelle Mouracade, Alfanar's Country Director for Lebanon shares her expert insights.
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Creating A Social Impact Is On The Rise – Is It Time For Your Business?
How can your business or startup begin creating a social impact?
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Ecommerce Businesses Tune In - This Is How To Grow Your Online Store
Are you an online store owner, or are looking to start selling online? Here are some ecommerce tips for you.
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Who Wins In Ecommerce? Those Who ‘Act Fast’ According To Ecomz
The world of ecommerce is rapidly changing. How do you know if you are getting it right? Ecomz shares their insights.
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The Lebanon Survival Step By Step Guide
Struggling to get through the day (and night)? Check out these tips on how to be more energized and productive, when living in Lebanon.
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A Generation Of Built Innovation, With The Makers Hub
How can the youth obtain the necessary skills to produce and build technologies to solve their daily challenges? Hear from The Makers Hub
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Perfect Candidates Don’t Exist, But The Right Ones Do, Net-Recrute Shares HR Insights
How can companies find the right talent? And candidates find the ideal role? Net-Recrute shares the latest insights in hiring talent, with focus on the tech sector.
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How To Get Through The Work Day In Lebanon
How can you achieve your professional goals? Here are tips to keep you motivated and productive.
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Reasons Why You Need A Virtual Office In Beirut
The numerous benefits of a virtual office at BDD. Book your virtual office now, in the heart of Beirut.
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Celebrating The Success Of Lebanese Entrepreneurs Locally & Globally – Part 3
Meet the movers and shakers, the Lebanese entrepreneurs making headlines (Part 3)
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When OLX Innovates, Users Benefit: Explore The New E-commerce Platform - OLX Store
Discover the world of the OLX Store, an ecommerce platform offering convenience and simplicity
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When Father's Day Coincides With Chaos - 12 Really Practical Gift Ideas
What should you gift your dad this Father's Day? We have got you covered.
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Celebrating The Success Of Lebanese Entrepreneurs Locally & Globally – Part 2
Meet the movers and shakers, the Lebanese entrepreneurs making headlines (Part 2)
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Celebrating The Success Of Lebanese Entrepreneurs Locally & Globally – Part 1
Meet the movers and shakers, the Lebanese entrepreneurs making headlines (Part 1)
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All Football Bets In With Twelve A Side
Which football teams should you place your bets on? Twelve A Side's algorithm-based platform can help with the predictions.
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AUB’s President Innovation Challenge On The Lookout For Brilliant Lebanese Entrepreneurs
Calling all Lebanese innovators - the AUB President Innovation Challenge, an initiative by The Talal and Madiha Zein AUB-Innovation Park, now open for applications.
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Dreading A Difficult Conversation At Work? Here Are Tips To Get You Through It
How should you approach a difficult conversation at work? Here are tips to get you prepared and ready.
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Convenience In Motion, Care For Your Car, On The Go With CAFU
Refuel, recharge, wash and care for your car, on the go, with CAFU.
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6 Tips To Motivate Your Teams To Maximize Efficiency
How can you motivate your teams to increase efficiency and productivity levels? Here are 6 tips
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Ramadan In The Office - How To Be Productive While Fasting
How to structure your day and make the most of working hours while fasting this Ramadan. Wishing you a blessed and healthy Ramadan.
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Envision A Sports And Fitness Ecosystem With IN2
How has COVID-19 impacted the sports and fitness industry? Learn how in2, a sports management platform, automates the process for gyms, fitness facilities and personal trainers through its App.
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KIP Index: Very Low Representation Of Women In Leadership Positions In Regional Workplaces
The KIP Index shows that women in the Arab MENA region want to work, yet workplace policies and practices continue to discriminate against them. Explore the findings here.
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What Skills Does Every Professional Need In 2021?
For job seekers, fresh graduates and professionals, here are the top skills that companies are looking for in 2021. Get started with your upskilling journey today.
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Appreciation For Our Mothers, Everyday
For the mothers who do it all... here is a local, Lebanese brand gift guide to find the perfect way to say 'thank you'
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How To Create Flexible Work Policies According To The IFC
Five simple steps to design effective flexible workplace policies, from the IFC
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What Do Lebanese Entrepreneurs Need?
Every entrepreneur has a set of core needs to be able to grow and thrive. Explore what they are and what BDD is doing to support business owners in Lebanon.
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When Life Gives You Curated Fashion, It’s Lemonade
Can the world of fashion do better? Lemonade Fashion, along with over 100 emerging and independent brands think so.
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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide On A Budget And Who We Need To Love
How can we say 'I love you' in a different kind of way, this Valentine's Day? Here are a few ideas...
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Expert Advice: How to Become More Productive In A Lockdown
What do the experts advise for you to be more productive when working remotely? Here are some productivity hacks, tips and tools.
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Tap Into Global Freelancing Opportunities With The Lebanon Outsourcing Initiative
Calling all freelancers, agencies and professionals working in Lebanon, seeking global opportunities, the Lebanon Outsourcing Initiative has just launched
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9 Fun Things To Do In A Total Lockdown
Here are 9 different activities, inspired by the community
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The World Is Caving In – What About Your Mental Health?
What can you do during a 10 day intense lockdown? Well, stay home and safe... but also...
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Back In The Office, And Back Out
Businesses in Lebanon got back in action, only to be followed by a nationwide lockdown 3 days later. Explore what companies can do to stay operational and productive
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Planning for 2021: A Comprehensive Guide
When nothing is certain, create some certainty with how you plan for 2021, with this planning guide.
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BDD’s Greatest Lebanese Christmas Gift Guide
BDD's Greatest Christmas Gift Guide, with all the local stores, brands and NGOs to get you started early.
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Qualify For The 10 Most In-Demand Jobs Now
Prepare for the 10 most in-demand jobs by enrolling in these certifications.
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Focus On Work And Leave The Rest To Us: Benefits Of Coworking Spaces
Need a flexible place to work? Explore why coworking spaces are the ideal location to fulfill your aspirations.
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Stimulating the Startup Ecosystem in Lebanon: AUB President’s Innovation Challenge Awards 4 Startups in Lebanon
Four startups awarded in AUB President’s Innovation Challenge, receiving grants and support to expand their ventures. Read about them here.
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Hot Desks And The Future Of Mobile Work
Remote work is in, so are hot desks. Uncover the benefits of BDD's hot desks here.
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What’s A Virtual Office And How Could You Use One?
The world has gone virtual. But what about your office? Book your virtual office at BDD with all the benefits today.
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How To Host Effective Online Meetings As A Lebanese Professional
Hosting a virtual meeting can be challenging, from unstable internet, to setting the agenda. As a professional working in Lebanon, ask yourself these questions...
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إما الإنقاذ وإما الانهيار! فرصتنا الأخيرة للنهوض من جديد
A message by Mouhamad Rabah, CEO of Beirut Digital District.
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On The Job Hunt? Make Yourself Stand Out
On the search for a new career? Here are tips to make yourself stand out on job portals and optimize your CV to attract recruiters.
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Learning Always Continues With Synkers
With schools closed, and online learning being one of the only solutions, how will education change form?
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Use Your Company's Skills To Give Back To The Community
How can companies give back to society and contribute to sustainable change?
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How Leaders Can Motivate & Support Their Teams In Such Times
A drop in motivation and productivity in stressful times is normal. What can leaders and entrepreneurs do to support their teams?
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What Does It Mean To Be A Lebanese Entrepreneur?
Uncovering untold stories of Lebanese entrepreneurs, determined to succeed despite the odds
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How Has The Blast Impacted Lebanese Entrepreneurs?
How has the explosion in Beirut impacted Lebanese entrepreneurs and shifted their strategies? How do they plan to move forward?
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NAR Acquired By US-based B3Bar
Leap Ventures and Speed Accelerator announce the acquisition of NAR Technologies by US-based B3Bar Holdings
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Where Is The Future Of Dining Heading? Just Ask Toters
How has the lockdown impacted restaurants? And where is the future of dining heading? Toters shares the trends.
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Tips To Boost Your Productivity At Your Workspace
How important is your workspace for your productivity? Here are tips to enhance your workspace to thrive.
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How Do You Create An Outsourcing Hub?
Uncover how your talent can be outsourced to the world... and why outsourcing is the future.
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What Skills Do You Really Need?
What skills do you need to succeed in the future workplace?
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What Are The Trends & Lessons In Outsourcing?
What's the business case to outsource? BDD spoke with industry experts who see the true value in outsourcing. Discover the benefits here.
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School May Be Out, But Learning Is Still In
Learning is still in this summer... Explore the 2020 edition of BDD Academy's summer camps here and enroll now
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How Will Technology And Innovation Impact Education?
Explore the skills needed for the future workplace, to become more competitive.
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“Can You Hear Me? My Internet Connection Is Slow Today.”
From creative work from home lockdown excuses, to realizing the need for a fully efficient workspace. Here are some office priorities, and some options to go along with it.
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Is Outsourcing The Solution For Scalability?
When strategies shift and headcount shrinks, outsourcing to top talent outside the organization may be the solution to scale.
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BDD’s Father’s Day Gift Guide – On A Budget
BDD's Father's Day gift guide. Shop local, on a budget.
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The Workplace Still Matters, Employees Confirm
One segment of the population was eager to get back to the workplace... can you guess which?
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From Lebanon To The World - This Is Where The Talent Is
Jobs for Lebanon and BDD have teamed up to create more job opportunities for thriving Lebanese talent.
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What Does The Perfect Workspace Look Like?
During the lockdown, we all dreamed of the perfect workspace. What does it look like for you?
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How COVID-19 Changed A Beauty Favorite: Feel 22
How did COVID-19 transform a leading e-commerce business in Lebanon? Feel22 shares their story.
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How Can We Prepare The Future Workforce In The Mashreq Region?
How can we prepare the youth for the future workplace? The World Bank Group and the BDD Academy share their insights.
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Crisis Situations Are Temporary, Your Mental Health Is Not
How can you boost your mental health in times of crisis? Here are some tips to get you started.
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How Companies And Teams Can Adjust To Return To Office Life
Finding it challenging to head back to the office? We all are. Here are some tips for companies and teams, to make the transition back to the office an easier one.
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Alfanar Highlights Incredible Social Enterprises Offering Digital Academic Support Services
Alfanar highlights some of the most incredible social enterprises in Lebanon, offering digital academic support services to students.
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Tips On Marketing Your Startup In Times Of Crisis
In times of crisis, learn how to effectively market your startup and engage potential customers.
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Future of Fintech: COVID-19 Crisis Accelerating Change
How COVID-19 is transforming fintech and creating trends we expect to see across the MENA region
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Access Free Virtual Coding Courses in Lebanon With BDD Academy & Code.org
Children can now code their way into the future, with free virtual coding courses, a collaboration between the BDD Academy and Code.org
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What Will The World Look Like, Post COVID-19?
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the world, here are some predictions of how the world will look, when life goes back to 'normal'.
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Are You A Freelancer Working In The Crisis? Here Are Tips For You
Here are tips for freelancers on how to minimize the impact of COVID-19 and find opportunities.
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Flat6Labs Webinar Shares How Startups Can Take Off During This Pandemic
Flat6Labs hosts webinar covering how entrepreneurs can work on their startup survival plans, as well as how they can take off during this pandemic.
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Combat ‘Boredom’ With These Fun & Engaging Activities
How to stay sane, stay fit and stay engaged during confinement.
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Code Your Way Into The Future: Preparing Your Children For Tomorrow’s Workplace
What skills do children need to thrive in the future? Why is STEAM education so important?
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Prototyping HealthTech Solutions At The Berytech Fab Lab
Berytech announces the Digital Fabrication Lab for anyone and any team working on Health Technology solutions, that can respond immediately to the Coronavirus crisis and the current emergency medical needs for Lebanon.
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Imposed Down Time? Upgrade Your Company In The Meantime
Businesses can and should take advantage of this downtime time, to improve, strategize and plan.
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In Appreciation Of Mothers, Everyday
Today, we celebrate all mothers. Women from across our community share inspirational words, to mark Mother's Day.
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Give Yourself A Mental Health Boost With These Tips
Self-isolation is now in full swing and people are finding their rhythm despite the constraints of the lockdown. There are many activities that you can do with all this extra time, to give yourself a mental health boost.
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Tips On Working From Home
Working from home once seemed like a dream. Now, with an imposed lockdown, having a functional home office is crucial. Here are tips to make it a productive experience.
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How To Manage Businesses In The Time Of Coronavirus
The impact of the economic crisis and coronavirus have dampened business activity across all sectors in Lebanon. However, there are strategies that companies can adopt, to safeguard their businesses and even grow.
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Communication Tips Series: Elevator Pitch – 30 Seconds To Talk About Your Startup
Berytech shares elevator pitch techniques for your startup, including the Do's and the Don'ts.
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What Is The Best Lesson You Have Learnt? Marking Teacher’s Day
On International Teacher's Day, we looked at how classrooms are changing and what skills are needed for the future...
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What Makes A Woman, A Woman?
We asked different women, entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals, about their careers, journeys and what fueled their growth. Listen to their inspirational words, for International Women's Day.
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The story of Delphine Edde, an interview by Labneh & Facts
Delphine Edde shares her inspirational story on Labneh & Facts. Read more about how her successful venture, Diwanee, grew.
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Global Crisis, Local Crisis, Mental Crisis?
When reading the headlines or scrolling through social media accounts, you get hit with one piece of bad news after another. This can have an impact on your mental health... so how can you cope?
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Fly-Foot: 9 Clicks Away From Your Favorite Football Match
Some football fans would do anything to sit front row and center in the stadium, to watch their favorite team score. In comes Fly-Foot, the only platform in the Middle East that provides just that, in just 9 clicks.
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The Art Of Storytelling With Live Love
When Live Love was founded in 2012, it started with the mere aim of shedding light on the wonders of Lebanon. From that point on, the movement started to spread. Today, it spans over 25 countries. Uncover their story here.
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STEP Conference Closes With Million Dollar Deals Recorded
The STEP Conference just came to a close, recording over USD 1.6 million worth of funding deals between companies, regional and homegrown startups. Check out the highlights from the 2 day event here.
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Sales & Business Development Strategies That Work: A Startup Grind Workshop
Entrepreneurs, sales teams and business development professionals are all tasked with selling a brand, product or service to diverse audiences. What are the best ways to drive sales and business development activities?
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Building A Sustainable Community In The Heart of Beirut
When the Beirut Digital District (BDD) was conceptualized, a group of architecture firms gathered to collaboratively envision a highly-connected project, with a sustainable future. Explore the different facets of BDD, here.
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Does It Matter Where We Work From?
Office cultures are shifting globally. We found that professionals want to ‘Work, Live and Play’ in the same place…
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Digitization Of Residential Facility Management Market To Grow In 2020
The home maintenance App market is on the rise, identified as one of the top 10 sectors for growth, with many opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors.
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A Lebanese Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Need a Valentine's Day gift idea? Buy local... here is the Lebanese Valentine's Day gift guide to get you started.
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Finding The Driver Of Productivity
Finding the well of productivity is not something companies and professionals stumble upon every day. Without the right strategies and mindset, productivity levels can dwindle drastically. And so, how can you spike productivity levels?
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The Rise of BDD: Architecturally Changing The Face Of The Past
When roaming around the Beirut Digital District (BDD), and exploring its thriving entrepreneurial community, the rich history which the site holds, can often be overlooked. How did the architects envision the masterplan?
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Disrupting The Fashion World, One Dress Rental At A Time
The search for the perfect dress, that you may only wear once, is an ongoing hassle. Ask any woman. Or ask Olivia Mezher, Founder & Owner of The Hour Dress.
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Clean Technology: A Focus on Water, Waste and Energy in Lebanon
How can Lebanon develop the Cleantech sector, to combat the challenges it faces with natural resources? Berytech's experts chime in.
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How To Strategically Plan For 2020, When You Don’t Have Visibility
We’re now into the second week of 2020, and it seems as though corporate strategies are being revised on a daily basis, given the ongoing circumstances in Lebanon. How can you strategically plan, without visibility?
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Do_Action Beirut Hackathon Supporting NGOs In Lebanon
The annual do_action Beirut Hackathon was hosted at BDD, organized by a growing community of developers and coders. The last edition, held in December, sought to support Lebanese NGOs, to build and own an online presence, using Wordpress.
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The Optimal Portfolio Management System, Designed by HedgeGuard
Over 10 years ago, HedgeGuard was created to simplify and streamline the fund management market. Since, the company has reached global heights, and its Portfolio Management System (PMS), is being used by institutional investors and fund managers.
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BDD’s Monthly Roundup: What You May Have Missed (January)
BDD's Monthly Roundup covers stories making headlines in the MENA entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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Arabnet Riyadh: The Potential Of The Saudi Market Is Evident
Wrapping up Arabnet Riyadh, Omar Christidis, Founder & CEO of Arabnet, sees vast potential in the Kingdom. But what about Lebanon? Christidis shares his two cents.
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LIFE And Endeavor Lebanon Team Up To Support Lebanese Scale-ups
LIFE and Endeavor Lebanon hosted a networking discussion with Lebanese scale-ups at BDD, to support them grow beyond borders.
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Sesobel at BDD: Christmas Spirit & Holiday Jingles
Over 180 children and adults under the care of SESOBEL, were all smiles and cheers, as part of a 2 day event organized by BDD.
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‘Tech Leadership Training’ Transforming Leading CTOs
The ‘Tech Leadership Training: Beirut’ gathered bright and aspiring CTOs over three sessions, to equip them with the skills and tools they need to thrive, in a growingly complex tech world. Organized by Developers Circles Beirut (by Facebook) and the Beirut Digital District, industry experts and leaders gathered, offering a series of talks and trainings to CTOs.
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How CTO Are You?
The world is transforming, and technology is leading the way. For an organization to remain competitive, it needs to be agile and adapt to the continuous wave of changes. Wissam Youssef,CEO and Co-Founders of CME Offshore shares his insights.
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How Did Feel22 Become a Beauty Favorite?
The brand Feel22 has created a leading name of its own, in the beauty and self-care community. The Lebanese e-commerce site, which was founded in 2016 by three Lebanese entrepreneurs, has managed to disrupt the beauty and cosmetics industry in a short time span.
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BDD’s Ultimate Gift Guide For Careers & Passions
Gifting season is upon us and the search for the perfect gift sends us into extensive online browsing and hurried rampages around town. Here is BDD's ultimate gift guide, sorted by passion and career types... powered by local brands.
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BDD Signs MoU With ConsenSys, Bringing Blockchain Expertise To Lebanon
The Beirut Digital District has signed an MoU with ConsenSys, the global blockchain technology company.
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Carpolo: Redefining Public Transportation Market by Market
Congested streets are the result of two factors: the lack of public transportation and single passenger commutes per car. Dreaming of a solution to the endless traffic jams? Carpolo took on the challenge.
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BDD & AstroLabs KSA sign MoU, Paving The Way For Startups Into KSA
BDD signs agreement with AstroLabs KSA, a Launchpad for the highest potential tech startups. The agreement will help pave the way for Lebanese startups to enter KSA.
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Daily Motivation With Nour Atrissi, TeensWhoCode
Nour Atrissi, Founder & CEO of TeensWhoCode, just got back from Helsinki, Finland, having attended the Slush tech conference geared towards entrepreneurs, which attracted over 25,000 people, 3,500 startups and 2,000 investors.
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Free, Quality Education For Aspiring Designers - The Creative Space Beirut
The fusing of free, quality education, social entrepreneurship and design may seem like an impossible feat. But Sarah Hermez, Founder of the Creative Space Beirut took on the challenge. Read about her story here.
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Women Rising
The faces, stories, words and resilience of Lebanese women have made headlines over the past 40 odd days. Social media has been taken over by the faces of diverse women, the mother, the film director, the activist and the business owner, all calling for change.
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BDD's Monthly Roundup: What You May Have Missed (December)
BDD's Monthly Roundup covers stories making headlines in the MENA entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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Old Clothes Get a New Start With FabricAID
The story of FabricAID, Lebanon’s first second-hand clothes collector and distributor. Learn how old clothes get a new start, and how you can contribute.
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A Revolutionary Disruption for Startups
Startups are already courageous businesses and the aspiring entrepreneurs behind them need to adopt a risk-taking mindset to take the plunge. However, unforeseen circumstances, such as a nationwide uprising, can bring grand plans to a halt.
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6 Tips To Revive Your Creative Drive
Are you looking to revive your creativity? Here are 6 tips to get you started.
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Finding The ‘Positive’ in Challenging Times
Creating harmony in work/life balance can be challenging under normal circumstances. When another external layer out of your control is added, productivity can drop. What can businesses do in such challenging times?
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How Technology Will Disrupt The Workplace
The traditional workplace is transforming. Here are the forecasted technological and behavioral trends that will change the business world.
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Crisis Management: 10 Simple Steps for All Entrepreneurs
In times of crisis, ventures face several important challenges including the loss of customers and suppliers. It is critical for founders of Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Lebanon develop crisis management plans.
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BDD’s Monthly Roundup: What You May Have Missed (November)
BDD's Monthly Roundup covers stories making headlines in the MENA entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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Loop Around Traffic on Shared Electric Scooters
Navigating through congested streets can be stressful, and pollution caused by cars can be detrimental to the environment. Devising a way around the traffic and pollution issue is Loop, a Beirut-based scooter sharing service.
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Winners From the MENA to ‘TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco’: Buildink Goes International
Buildink’s invention, to build concrete homes using 3D Printers, has caught international attention at the TechCrunch Disrupt SF event. The Lebanese construction tech startup first won at the MENA TechCrunch Startup Battlefield, allowing them to participate in the TechCrunch Disrupt SF event. They are on a mission to change the way homes are built.
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First Manoushe Vending Machine Now a Reality With akeltech
The first manoushe vending machine made its debut at BDD. The brainchild of akeltech, the hot foods vending machine utilizes automation to ensure products are fresh, hygienic and available 24/7.
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How MAD Are You?
Creative agency M.A.D. works to promote artists, with over 800 in their existent portfolio. The agency produces their own content including TV shows, web shows, events and competitions to spread the reach of talent.
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BDD’s Monthly Roundup: What You May Have Missed (September)
BDD's Monthly Roundup covers stories making headlines in the MENA entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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How to Influence Consumers’ Decision-Making Processes
Brands looking to expand in their respective markets have to consider tailoring their strategies to account for psychological factors. Marketing and psychology have always gone hand in hand, to make consumers more susceptible to a ‘well-crafted pitch’.
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Inauguration of the Talal and Madiha Zein AUB Innovation Park at Beirut Digital District
The American University of Beirut (AUB) inaugurated the Talal and Madiha Zein AUB Innovation Park (AUB-iPark) during a ceremony at the Beirut Digital District. The Talal and Madiha Zein AUB Innovation Park will position AUB at the heart of the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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Smartly Digitizing the FMCG Market to Save Millions, Shelvz is Changing the Data Collection Process
After realizing that numerous FMCG companies suffered from a data collection problem, resulting in a loss in sales and team productivity. BDD sat with Shelvz's Founder & CEO, Emile Harb, to learn more.
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Four Years & Two Million Dollars Later, Lessons from a Failed Startup
Starting your own business is not about the ‘glorious’ end, but the journey getting there. Being persistent, facing insurmountable challenges and potentially failing are key components. Bassel Idriss shares lessons learnt from a failed startup, Generics.
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Coworking Spaces at BDD Offer Breeding Ground to Thrive
Traditional work spaces have taken on a different form in recent years, due to increased connectivity and the rise in popularity of coworking spaces. At BDD, coworking spaces have been buzzing with creativity and new ideas. We uncover what the top three benefits of cowkorking at BDD are...
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MATIC Leverages SE Factory to Develop Tech Hub in Beirut, Serving Regional Clients
Lebanon is emerging as a hub for companies to set up their businesses and a country to outsource tech solutions to, as per recent trends. We uncover one success story of MATIC, who leveraged on SE Factory's expertise to build their tech offering.
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Facebook’s Libra May Propel Bitcoin to Record Highs but Asset Backed Libra is Facing Pushbacks
Bitcoin may fly with or without Facebook's Libra coin, but linking the success of one to that of the other may be a fateful mistake.
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How Do You Become A Global Marketplace? OLX Shares Their Story
Learn how Lebanon became the fastest growing market among the 35+ countries that OLX operates in. Lebanon's very agile market, the high adaptability of Lebanese people and them being early adopters in general, contributed to the growth of OLX Lebanon.
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Middle East Completes a Dynamic Decade of Entrepreneurship
Over the past decade, the MENA region has made it onto the global entrepreneurship map, with numerous milestones, as highlighted by Arabnet. The impact of innovation and entrepreneurship from Beirut has also made headlines, with some big ecosystem contributions.
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Can You Pay My Bills? The World of PinPay is Getting Bigger
PinPay, as a FinTech company, was met with many challenges when it was setting up in 2011. As Lebanon and the MENA region are just beginning to excel in the FinTech industry and digital payments, we sat with the bright minds behind PinPay, to talk challenges, trends and the future.
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Knock Knock Network
Experts highlight that 'networking' is not just about collecting business cards - rather the focus should be on building deep relationships. How should you build solid connections, ask for something and return a favor?
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11 Tips For An Effective Social Media Strategy For Your Business
"Social media marketing has proven to be the most effective form of marketing especially compared to traditional media advertising"
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Experts Ignite the Creative Industry in Lebanon
Beirut Digital District and Endeavor Lebanon, in collaboration with the Beirut Creative Cluster, hosted IGNITE's first Creative Chapter in Lebanon, to strengthen bonds in the entrepreneurial ecosystem and connect entrepreneurs to industry experts to fuel further growth.
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Jochen Rädeker: “Be Bold, Be Brave, Be Radical, Be Revolutionary”
Jochen Rädeker, Co-founder and Managing Partner of the design agency Strichpunkt, visited Lebanon for the first time in June and he was impressed – both by the people and the culture. He shares the strategies that creative companies should adopt to grow.
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Ecomz Announces a $4M Series-A Round!
ECOMZ announces a $4M Series-A round to expand their ecommerce management platform and help merchants sell and grow online!
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Rooms that Fit your Mood and Budget, Introducing Moodfit
When designing or furnishing living spaces, people are either deterred by hefty price tags of traditional interior designers or spend countless hours trying to find the perfect furniture pieces. The founders of Moodfit sat around the drawing table to try and find a solution to these issues.
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Nationwide Commitment to Drive Digital Innovation in Lebanon, Evident at Arabnet Beirut
Official leaders, international experts, investors, entrepreneurs and various organizations from the business ecosystem came together, to envision a more digitally innovative Lebanon at the Arabnet Beirut conference.
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Is it Time to Apply for an Accelerator, Competition or Bootcamp?
As a startup, many questions arise as to when it is time to seek help and join an accelerator program, or a competition, pre-accelerator or bootcamp. Typically, entrepreneurs with great ideas, often find themselves either in need of advice, strategic guidance or funding.
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Lebanese Innovation on the Global Map: AUB Wins Google AI Impact Challenge
AUB is one of only 20 organizations around the world which won a grant, as part of Google's AI Impact Challenge. AUB will be developing a water management project with the funds and expertise received.
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Preserving Heritage, the Renovation of St. Georges Church
As part of BDD's core values to preserve and restore existing Lebanese heritage, this video, in collaboration with Live Love, showcases the restoration project of the historic St. Georges Church.
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3D Printed Homes, in a Week… Meet Buildink, the Construction Industry Disrupters
Lebanese startup, Buildink, envisioned a new approach to building housing projects, both at a low cost and in an efficient manner. The team devised Robot Concrete 3D Printers solutions, which enables the delivery of single-story homes, in one week.
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BDD Academy’s Summer Camp - Engineered and Coded
The BDD Academy has geared its efforts towards the youth, with a full-fledged STEAM camp this summer. Throughout the months of July and August, numerous camps for children between the ages of 7 and 18, will provide hands-on experience for the aspirational coders, engineers and entrepreneurs.
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Where do Lebanese Women stand in Tech?
Female integration in the realm of technology has been lagging, as per numerous reports and an evident gender gap exists in STEM industries.
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Mentored to Greatness
A mentor-mentee relationship needs to be closely managed in order to be fruitful where mentors can help entrepreneurs and professionals reach heights that they cannot achieve alone.
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The Levant’s new FinTech Hub: StartechEUS FinHub
StartechEUS FinHub, located in BDD, is the first FinTech hub in the Levant. The StartechEUS FinHub will play an integral role in accelerating the growth of carefully chosen FinTech companies, by providing substantial support, mentorship, access to market and seed funding.
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Qualified private tutoring now a reality with Synkers
When Audrey Nakad, the co-founder of Synkers was still enrolled in university in Montreal, she worked as a private tutor and teaching assistant. However, she soon realized that learners were facing difficulties in finding qualified private tutors.
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The MENA region – young, innovative and successful
Forbes ME sought to recognize the aspiring talent from the region, in its latest index, 'Middle East 30 under 30' for 2019. The listing sheds light on movers and shakers, either hailing from the MENA region, or breaking boundaries here.
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Sandbox, Agility & Trust: The Fintech Disruption in Lebanon
Experts agreed, without a doubt, that money is changing form, from physical to digital, and we will soon have a cashless society. However, the framework of the Lebanese fintech ecosystem needs improvement.
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Arab Startups to fuel job creation and revenue generation in the region
Business success stories stemming from the Arab world have made headlines in recent years, with governments and private institutions actively encouraging and investing in innovative ventures. The underlying reason is due to the projection that by 2050, 300 million young people will be looking to enter the job market in the MENA region.
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Lebanese Startups Leading the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Many Lebanese startups and 6 from within the BDD community have been chosen in the top 100 Arab startups shaping the fourth industrial revolution! The selection was made by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB).
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Fast Tracking Lebanon’s Fintech Industry: BDD & Visa join forces
Recognizing the potential of the Fintech industry, Visa and BDD joined forces, to fuel growth in the sector. This milestone paves the way for fintech companies to receive the support they need to grow
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How did Toters get their first order?
The duo behind Toters, the online marketplace connecting merchants with customers, shared their experiences at the IGNITE Tech chapter, organized by Endeavor Lebanon and the Beirut Digital District (BDD) on what it takes to succeed.
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What happens when teenagers are put in charge of their learning? Introducing TUMO
TUMO Beirut, a learning center for creative technologies, designed an education program that puts teenagers in charge of their own learning. The programs allow students to explore their full potential and step into an ever-changing future, fueled by global powerhouses in innovation.
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It Finally Happened: Careem Gets Acquired by Uber!
Uber's buy-out of Careem is now the largest acquisition of a startup seen in the Middle East so far, with the deal amount surpassing Amazon's reported $580 million purchase of Souq in 2017.
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How was the Beirut Digital District Community Created?
Phase after phase, the team behind the Beirut Digital District outlined just how dreams could and would be realized.
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What entrepreneurship means to Aino Piirtola, former Head of Slush Global Impact Accelerator (GIA)
"We help startups meet investors, talent, and potential clients, in order to give them an advantage in the field," says Aino, former Head of Slush Global Impact Accelerator (GIA), explaining that, "During Slush, pitching competitions, accelerator workshops and networking events are organized to bring the community together."
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How is this Lebanese entrepreneur using remote surgery to disrupt global healthcare
Shaping the future of surgical care is not an easy journey, but Proximie, an augmented reality platform that provides a remote surgeons assistance, is paving the way for it.
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Selling the idea, creating demand
We asked a few entrepreneurs their advice on hiring salespeople. Here is what they had to say
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Freedom of speech, tech and entrepreneurial spirit fueling Beirut’s growth
"There is freedom of speech, the technology exists in Beirut, the startup ecosystem has huge momentum and fostering equality via entrepreneurship is clearly having a momentum," says Jukka-Pekka Heikkilä, the co-founder of the WTSUP initiative
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Screening of ‘Soufra’ documentary brings Susan Sarandon and Ben Stiller to the Beirut Digital District
The Lebanese premiere of 'Soufra', a documentary by Thomas A. Morgan, had Susan Sarandon, Ben Stiller and Nadine Labaki front row and center, as the humble story of a catering unit, headed by refugee women unfolded, frame after frame at the Beirut Digital District.
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WTSUP! Beirut: Accelerating female-driven Lebanese tech startups
When Nordic and Lebanese entrepreneurial ecosystems merged, the result of was the creation of WTSUP! Beirut. The pro bono initiative seeks to provide female-driven Lebanese tech companies with education and acceleration opportunities, which unfolded in the heart of BDD in February.
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MENA region must adapt to digitization to survive
The MENA Roadshow event, hosted by the Digital Arabia Network (DAN), in partnership with BDD and in collaboration with the Lebanese League for Women in Business and the Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Lebanon, shared enticing insights, captured in a year-long research project.
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Lebanese scaleups: How to grow beyond borders
Innovative businesses in Lebanon are continually seeking to scale beyond borders; however identifying new markets to penetrate with new products or services is typically a challenging feat.
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Community building through digitalization: Ray
As companies are struggling to augment synergies between employees and the communities, 'Ray' sat at the drawing table to derive a solution to increase engagement levels. They started with perhaps the most complex project, the Beirut Digital District (BDD), and studied the connections between the community – the companies, people and the outlets.
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Best Meeting and Event Spaces in Beirut
Whether you need a small meeting space or to host an event with up to 300 people in a state-of-the-art location in the heart of the city… That's where the Beirut Digital District (BDD) comes in. BDD's offerings include customizable spaces for meetings and events of all sizes, fully equipped and with access to amenities.
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Beirut Digital District & areeba partner to launch the 1st Digital & Cashless Community in Lebanon
Today, Beirut Digital District & areeba strengthened their commitment to introduce world-class technology and digital services with the launch of the new BDD app that digitizes the experience for their community members, including mobile payments.
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Five podcasts about startups, pivots and successes: What are Lebanese entrepreneurs listening to?
Between 2009 and 2018, podcast consumption increased by 17 percent in the United States, according to Podcast Consumer, a report conducted by research company Edison Research in 2018. To help you in your quest for the right podcast, we reached out to six Lebanese entrepreneurs to see which podcasts they recommend.
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BDD launches the BDD Academy to push young talent forward
"BDD Academy will become the destination of choice for schools and universities students, and corporations resources to complement their acquired knowledge with the needed technical and soft skills to become more employable and ready for the jobs of the future.", said Mouhamad Rabah, General Manager of ZRE
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Generics: Challenges and opportunities of running a hardware startup in Lebanon
A former marketing director at Procter & Gamble, BasselIdriss, launched GENERICS in 2015, a 3D-printed and customized earphone.
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