What's new with Egypt's startups?

Kijami handles AS Roma's Arabic digital presence

AS Roma's official Facebook page announced the launch of its Arabic version, powered and implemented by Kijami.

Find out more here

Slickr adds online shopping function

Fashion platform Slickr integrated e-commerce into its product, and labels it the “best social shopping” experience.

Try it out here

Nafham wins 2015 global WISE award

Education platform Nahfam won its first global award at the World Innovation Summit for Education.

Details here

Youlance starts crowdfunding campaign

YouLance is a combination of a freelancing website and professional social network.

Support them here

Want to host a global entrepreneur coming to RiseUp Summit 2015 in December?

Entrepreneurs from all over the world are coming to be part of #RiseUp15 on the 12th and 13th of December - and they will be looking for places to stay. If you're an entrepreneur that has an extra-room or extra-couch, and will be able to host them during that time, let us know! Travel platform Voyaj will match hosts and visitors according to ethical values and interests.

Interested? Send an email to farah@riseup.co

Upcoming Events...

Rapid Prototyping Process and Techniques

Qafeer MakerSpace will hold a session on how to turn an idea into a real product through technology on the 18th of September.

Creative Industry: Ramadan Edition

The annual 1-day event aims to highlight and reflect on the work of creatives during the Ramadan season, on the 19th of September .

More info here

What opportunities are the stakeholders offering?

MCIT & Google's Mobile App Launchpad

The Mobile Application Launchpad aims to help Egypt’s talent pool in mobile app innovation & entrepreneurship.

More info here

Applications open for "She Entrepreneurs"

She Entrepreneurs focuses on young women social entrepreneurs in MENA and Sweden.

Apply here

NM's Ebda3 Ma7alli calls for applications

Nahdet ElMahrousa is calling for applications from early-stage innovative social enterprises.

Find out more here

Apply for a seat at the World of Woman Conference

The conference aims to bring to Egypt the global experience of achieving women to share their experience and success stories.

TIEC and IBM launch SmartCamp Competition

The initiative aims to provide resources to startups like free software, technical experts, mentors, and more.

Apply here

What else we read this week...

What did Billion Dollar Companies Look Like at the Series A?

There is a number of key-traits that companies like Pinterest, Uber, Tumblr, Dropbox and others had in common at their Series A investment.

Check the out here

Not enough capital in Egypt for start-ups: Flat6Labs Cairo CEO

Flat6Labs' Ramez Mohamed talks to Daily News Egypt about the current entrepreneurial landscape in Egypt.

Read the interview here

Vacancies in startups...

Estabena

Estabena.com is looking for a Senior Dot Net Developer - send your resume to Rawia.abdallah@estabena.com

Kotobna

Kotobna is seeking Literary Translators (Arabic/English, English/Arabic) - send your CV to info@kotobna.net

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