Wamda and Inc. Arabia collaborate to strengthen startup storytelling in MENA

Wamda, the platform dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship and innovation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has entered into a collaboration with Inc. Arabia, the official Middle East edition of the US-headquartered Inc.com, which is published by 7awi Media Group, to broaden and enrich journalistic coverage of the region’s startup ecosystem.

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to inclusive storytelling and media access for
founders, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem enablers across the Arab world.

By combining Wamda’s regional network and ecosystem insights with Inc. Arabia’s editorial reach and publishing capabilities, both entities aim to highlight the people and ideas shaping the MENA’s innovation economy.

“At Wamda, we believe in the power of consistent and credible storytelling to support ecosystem
growth. This collaboration with Inc. Arabia is a practical step toward expanding the visibility of
entrepreneurial voices and contributing to a more informed and connected regional narrative,”
said Fadi Ghandour, the CEO of Wamda.

The collaboration will focus on co-publishing selected stories, exploring opportunities for
research-based content, and ensuring broader reach for under-represented voices in the
regional ecosystem. It also opens the door for potential joint initiatives that can deepen the
media’s role in supporting economic and social development through entrepreneurship.

“Inc. Arabia has always championed bold ideas and brave founders. This partnership with
Wamda helps us go further - unearthing and amplifying stories that matter across the startup
ecosystem,” said Anas (Andy) Abbar, CEO of the UAE-headquartered 7awi Media Group.

“Together, we’re building the region’s most powerful media engine for innovation and
entrepreneurship.”

In a region experiencing rapid digital transformation and an increasingly active startup
landscape, both Wamda and Inc. Arabia see value in working together to provide high-quality,
accessible coverage that informs, supports, and reflects the realities of entrepreneurship in the
MENA.