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FT Future 25: Middle East

From Tehran to Cairo, businesses are tapping into the region’s youthful, tech-savvy population. The inaugural FT Future 25 list has sought to identify companies that are disrupting their sectors and succeeding in a tumultuous region

Middle East tech shines in tough neighbourhood
Innovative start-ups are defying region’s economic and geopolitical challenges
Modanisa targets first Turkish unicorn status with Muslim womenswear
Start-up aims to make ‘modest fashion mainstream’ for women who choose to cover hair
Mistakes to avoid when investing in Middle East and north Africa
Ignoring Silicon Valley ‘myths’ key to success in region undeserving of hefty risk premium
Israel’s Econcrete offers greener foundation for coastal defences
Start-up harnesses nature to help protect cities and ports from rising seas and violent storms
Dubai’s Careem rides high after $3bn Uber buyout
Ride-hailing app sets sights on becoming one-stop shop with expansion into deliveries
Now Money offers alternative for Gulf’s unbanked expats
Fintech targets region’s 25m low-income workers reliant on exchange houses to remit cash

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