The Start-Up Revolution

April 6, 2019
16:15–17:15 (Asia/Amman time zone)

About this session

While the Middle East saw nearly $1 trillion in venture funding in 2016 and hit a record number of start-up deals last year, the region’s SME credit gap remains in excess of $260 billion. How can the region overcome barriers to investment and create a vibrant entrepreneurship ecosystem? On the Forum Agenda: - Facilitating investment and access to capital - Opening markets to disruptive business...
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