Understanding Qatar's Approach to Innovation Ecosystem Development
Qatar is already well known for its diplomatic and energy credentials, yet it’s also making moves to become a major innovation investor. This post explains why the Growth Ensemble team is bullish on Qatar as a business destination, and shares some insight into why you might consider it as part of your GCC market entry strategy.
From Baghdad to Amman: Middle East Tech Momentum Is Building
Baghdad today is not the Baghdad many imagine from the lens of the Western media. Iraq’s tech startup landscape is quietly in scale-up mode. According to Tracxn, as of May 2025, there are approximately 1,175 active startups in Iraq, collectively raising $58.7 million across 87 funded companies.