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E-commerce, distance learning, and the sectors thriving during the pandemic

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The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has caused dramatic drops in business activity, cancellation of travel plans, as well as disruptions along the supply chain. Yet, some particular sectors and companies in Mena seem to have quickly adapted, and are responding to the current crisis. Loulwa Bakr and Khalid Suleimani from Chrome Advisory highlight some of the most thriving sectors.

Aanaab, an online platform that facilitates ongoing professional and personal development of Arab teachers through distance learning solutions, has been at the forefront of responding to the challenges brought on by the recent crisis. We spoke with Aanaab's Mounira Jamjoom about the growing potential of the Edtech sector and distance learning in Mena in light of the outbreak.

With more and more Egyptians ordering their meals instead of cooking, the country's online food delivery sector is expected to grow to $131 million by 2024. But with 95% of all orders for takeaway or delivery still being placed on the phone in Egypt, the market can be difficult to navigate, especially now during the uncertainty brought about by the Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19).

The online food delivery map of Egypt

We took a closer look at the current food delivery players in the Egyptian market, here's a break down of the key participants including, aggregators, producers, and delivery-only companies taking the lead in the sector.

Wamda invests in online grocery platform Nana's Series B round

Wamda has participated in Saudi Arabia-based Nana's $18 million Series B investment round. Nana is an e-grocery marketplace platform that powers hypermarkets and helps them showcase their inventory to millions of users.

In case you missed it - here's our round-up from News Watch:

Rise raises investment from MEVP

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COVID-19 and the Mena region - will startups suffer the most?

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The global uncertainty caused by Covid-19 has wiped trillions of dollars from financial markets while the oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia has left investors in the region hesitant and cautious. The impact of the virus has now reached the region and b usinesses are beginning to struggle, but will Mena's startups end up suffering the most?

The advances of 5G technologies could revolutionise the way we live. Mark Roden, founder of mobile top-up company Ding, explains how there is an evident divide between those with access to the internet and those without, with nearly half the population still not connected to mobile internet in Mena. So w ill 5G technologies create a digital dividend or a digital divide?

We all assume "Hacking" is terrible, but it isn't. A hack is a short-cut, whether it's for growth, a bio-hack, or even a life-hack. Nader Sabry, a strategist, innovator and entrepreneur in NASA space tech, government and health/wellness, explains how growth hacking is about solving towards disproportionate results, less input, big outputs, and essentially a shortcut to growth for regional businesses.

In case you missed it - here's our round-up from News Watch:

Argineering Raises $400,000

Spartech Ventures invests in UK-based Intrro

Abwaab raises $2.4 million pre-seed

Quant secures pre-series A investment

Al Waha fund of funds invests in Lumia Capital

ElCoach raises six-figure seed

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