The local entrepreneurial ecosystem is having the time of its life in the Persian Gulf states. It’s a long overdue awakening of sorts.
On the stage in a crowded room in Dubai, a microphone passes from one person to the next. Everyone introduces themselves and the reason that’s brought them here. On a relatively cool, Friday evening—Halloween celebrations are in full swing across Dubai—nobody is in a rush.
The forum this evening is an open-to-all startup gathering. A not-for-profit called 24six9 is playing host to everyone who has anything to do with startups, tech or venture capital. The event is a regular affair, conducted every Friday, but today’s event is a much anticipated one; it’s about pitching new startup ideas, receiving critical feedback …
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Harveen is a co-founder at The Morning Context, and leads our Internet coverage. She has previously worked as a media, consumer and tech reporter at The Ken and Mint. At The Morning Context, she writes on startups, venture capital, consumer and media businesses—from e-commerce to healthtech to streaming.
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