Why Egyptian Startups Might Do Better to Expand to Africa vs the GCC
Is the belief that the Middle East offers better opportunities for Egyptian startups still justified? Watch this video to explore why this bias against expanding into the rest of Africa may be misguided. We've talked to investors and entrepreneurs to gain their perspective on this matter.
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