Wamda and Inc. Arabia join forces to promote MENA startup storytelling

August 27, 2025 Business & Trade Press

Entrepreneurship platform Wamda and Inc. Arabia magazine have entered into a strategic collaboration to advance startup storytelling across the MENA region.

The partnership brings together Wamda’s regional ecosystem insights and Inc. Arabia’s editorial reach to enhance media coverage of the entrepreneurs, startups, and enablers driving innovation in the Middle East and North Africa.

Fadi Ghandour, CEO of Wamda, said: “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.”

The collaboration will focus on co-publishing stories, developing research-based content, and expanding visibility for underrepresented voices within the ecosystem - contributing to a more inclusive and connected narrative around entrepreneurship in the region.

Inc. Arabia is the Middle East edition of US-based Inc. Business Media, and has been published by 7awi Media Group since 2023.

Anas Abbar, CEO of 7awi Media Group. said: “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. Together, we’re building the region’s most powerful media engine for innovation and entrepreneurship.”