getty MENA’s (Middle East North Africa) tech story started later than Silicon Valley, China, India and Brazil, but as founder of a first-of-its-kind managed marketplace based in the region, I believe that it will take the region far less time to reach maturity. One of the main reasons for this is that it has reached a tipping point in its growth trajectory , thanks to a mix of organic developments and strategic planning. What’s Driving MENA’s Growth The MENA region has a lot of potential and is at a sweet junction of development in many respects. The demographics are young, there is an increased digital adoption, and income levels are moderate in some regions and very high in countries like UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, etc. Further, there is a lot of public expenditure to make the region even more strong in terms of HDI. 1. Demographics: With more than 108 million people aged between 15 and 29 in the Middle East, the youth make up more than 28% of the population. With a median age in many regions lower than the global average of 28 years, MENA could benefit vastly from the demographic dividend in the following years. Defined […]