This article showcases our top picks for the best Arab World based Association companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Association industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
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Top Arab World Association Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
SAUDI EXPATRIATES
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A blog for expatriates who are living in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Teens Who Code
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TeensWhoCode is the biggest tech summer camp in the MENA.
Al Naboodah Group
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Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group is among the most well-respected family company names in the UAE.
Public Authority for Radio and Television (Oman TV)
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Public Authority for Radio & TV oversees and runs the public television and radio stations in the State of Oman
Bahrain Economic Development Board
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Bahrain Economic Development Board is a public agency with the overall responsibility of attracting investment into the Kingdom of Bahrain.
UAE Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority
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Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority
Qatar Science & Technology Park
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To be an international hub for scientific and technology innovation, tech-based entrepreneurship and high-tech businesses.
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
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Dubai Multi Commodities Centre is the global hub for trade and enterprise and the largest and fastest growing Free Zone in the UAE.
Kurdistan Regional Government
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The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is the official ruling body of the Kurdish region of Iraq.
Qatar Museums Authority
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The Qatar Museums is the lead body for museums in Qatar. Established in 2005 by Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
INJAZ Egypt
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An NGO committed to empowering young people to reach their fullest potential while contributing to the economic development of Egypt.
Qatar Computing Research Institute
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Data Analytics-Social Computing-Cyber Security-Distributed Systems-Arabic Language Technologies-CSE.
RITOSSA Family Office
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RITOSSA Olive Oil & Family Office represents the distillation of six hundred years of history — of a grove, a family and a region.
King Faisal Foundation
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The King Faisal Foundation (KFF) is an international philanthropic organization.
Kaumeya Language School
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A private K-12 school that provides Egyptian, British (IGCSE) and American Diploma curricula in Alexandria, Egypt.
INGIC
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Ingic is a group of dedicated and devoted engineers who are committed to change the entire landscape of the digital world.
Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)
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Responsible for improving the quality of education in Dubai.
Information Technology Industry Development Agency
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ITIDA, is the Egyptian business partner making sure that you get all the help you need.
Beirut Digital District
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Beirut Digital District a private company whose sole aim is to develop communities that bond, interact, and flourish.
Human Resources Development Fund
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The Human Resource Development Fund has been given the responsibilities that have been drawn out by our esteemed leadership.
Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority
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Saudi Arabia has long been recognized as a powerhouse of the Middle East
Association of Banks in Lebanon
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Established in 1959, the Association of Banks in Lebanon (ABL) is a professional industry association.
The Tech Group
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The Tech Group is prepared to handle the most complex and challenging projects.
Dubai Health Authority
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The DHA’s aim in Dubai is to provide an accessible, effective and integrated healthcare system, protect public health.
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority
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The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) is the driving force behind the transformation of Sharjah.
Dubai Startup Hub
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Dubai Startup Hub’s main purpose is to provide clarity and direction in the journey of a startup entrepreneur.
Integreat Center for Special Needs
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Integreat Center is Dubai’s first holistic center for young adults with special needs 16-25 years.
Dubai Culture
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Dubai Culture is a regional and global platform for diverse cultural exchange and innovation.
Applus+ Velosi
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Velosi is one of the 6 Divisions of the Applus Group.
Credence Independent Advisors
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Credence was born from a compelling opportunity in the financial services world.
Varkey Foundation
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Varkey Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation helps in improving the standards of education.
National Telecom Regulatory Authority
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NTRA is responsible for creating an enabling environment for competition among operators in the industry .
Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce – Digital Economy and Technology General Division
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ITFEDCOC represents hundreds of companies operating in the technology domain in Egypt
Global Hotel Alliance
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Global Hotel Alliance is an alliance of independent hotel brands.
Middle East & North Africa Cloud Alliance
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A vendor-agnostic industry association focused on monitoring, identifying and resolving issues around cloud adoption in the MENA region.
Book Corner LLC
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We have a huge range of world top publisher books, stationeries, fame games for kids, and kid’s favorite toys.
MIT Enterprise Forum Pan Arab Region
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MIT Enterprise Forum Pan Arab is part of a global network of chapters dedicated to the promotion of entrepreneurship & innovation worldwide
Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Lebanon
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Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Lebanon is an organization that promotes the economic growth in Lebonan.
Mosaic Live
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Mosaic Live is an event planning company that offers corporate events, exhibitions, conferences, seminars, and concerts.
Gulf Venture Capital Association
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GVCA is a non-profit trade and industry association for Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE).
Dubai Internet City
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Dubai Internet City is an information and communications technology cluster based in the United Arab Emirates.
American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt
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American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt offers economic development, networking and investment services between the United States and Egypt.
Tunisair
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Tunisair is the primary airport serving the tunis
Tripoli Entrepreneur’s Club
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Tripoli Entrepreneur’s Club is an apolitical, non-religious, and non-governmental organization.
i2 Institute for imagination and ingenuity
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i2 is on mission to create an ecosystem of entrepreneurship and social innovation for scientists, technologists and engineers.
Microfund for Women
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We are the only non-profit organization in Jordan to actively target women.
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas
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ICARDA is a global agricultural research center working with countries in the world’s dry areas.
Global Blockchain Pioneers Association
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Global Blockchain Pioneers Association is on-profit association aimed at the widespread power technology.
Ahl Masr Foundation
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Ahl Masr is a non-governmental, social developmental organization that aims to revolutionize the concepts of charity & healthcare develop.
Alashanek ya Balady Association for Sustainable Development
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A youth-driven organization aimed at alleviating poverty in underprivileged communities through its socio-economic development.
Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature
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RSCN aims to conserve the biodiversity of Jordan and integrate its conservation programs with socio-economic development
UAQ Free Trade Zone
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Get your business started in the UAQ Free Trade Zone.
RISE Egypt
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RISE Egypt is a nonprofit that is leveraging its network of investors and researchers to accelerate entrepreneurship for development.
Princess Alia Foundation
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Mon profit, non governmental organization, under the Ministry of Social Development in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
CleanTech Arabia
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We are a group of Egyptian researchers and professionals who believe that the greatest challenge currently facing humanity
Global Support
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Global Support is an internet company that specializes in the fields of B2B and fintech.
GSO
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GSO is a standards organization for the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Yemen.
Freiburg Medical Laboratory (FML)
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FML is one of the leading medical diagnostic laboratories in Dubai which offers an extensive range of unique diagnostic services.
Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center
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TIEC aims to drive innovation and entrepreneurship in ICT for the benefit of national economy.
Sharjah Business Women Council
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Women economic and professional empowerment in Sharjah
Vivandi Trichology Center
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VIVANDI Trichology Center team are experienced in all types of hair loss in men and women.
Maarefah Management
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Maarefah Management is a world-class events, training and association management company.
Industrial Modernization Centre
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IMC’s mission is to provide business development support to Egyptian industrial enterprises to reinstate them competitively
Startup Maroc
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Startup Morocco is committed to grow the number of successful entrepreneurs and innovative startups in Morocco.
Women Techmakers
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Powered by Google WTM is a global initiative to support and empower women in the industry.
Arab War Risks Insurance Syndicate
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Arab War Risks Insurance Syndicate protects the national and economic interests of insurance companies and Arab countries.
UTICA
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Tunisian Union for Industry, Commerce and Handicrafts (UTICA)
Silatech
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Silatech provides jobs and economic opportunities for young people.
Egyptian Center for Economic Studies
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The Egyptian Center for Economic Studies (ECES) is an independent, non-profit think tank.
French Business Council
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French Business Council helps the organisations to solve issues, create value, maximise growth and improve business performance.
Cooperation Council
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The GCC is a regional organization involving the six Arab Gulf states with many economic and social objectives in mind.
La Confédération Générale des Entreprises du Maroc
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General Confederation of Moroccan Entreprises (CGEM)
SitesMatrix LLC
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Sites Matrix is one of the fastest growing premium ad networks and currently serves over 10 billion geo-targeted ad impression each month.
University of The Community/ Indigenous Cultural Arts Museum
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The Ivy League / Urban League University is an Offspring Institution of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and all other Institutions of Philanthropy
bahaty.com
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bahaty.com is a website based in Asia which provides a variety information and news covering diverse topics.
Turkish Business Council
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Turkish Business Council promotes business networking, interests, communication, and commercial growth.
Tahrir Academy
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Tahrir Academy is a non-profit online collaborative learning platform
New Egyptian Rural Development Company
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New Egyptian Rural Development Company renders industrial development, land cultivation, livestock development, and employment services.
Globe Soccer
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A company that organizes and owns the rights to the annual Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, UAE.
Team Media War
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Team Media War is a government organization affiliated with the Popular Mobilization Forces and the Iraqi Council of Ministers
Information Technology Association of Jordan
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Information Technology Association of Jordan is focusing on advocacy, promotion & marketing, capacity building & publications.
American Chamber of Commerce in Qatar
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American Chamber of Commerce in Qatar promotes trade and investment between Qatar & United States & helps in developing the private sector.
Embrace Doha
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Embrace Doha is a cultural organization that promotes traditional programs, hospitality, ethnic clothing, local goods, and heritage tourism.
IIA SA
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IIA SA provides educational and regulatory guidelines on the internal audit profession.
ASK for Human Capacity Building
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ASK is a social enterprise with a unique Arabic DNA dedicated to the provision of human capacity building solutions across the Arab region.
TEDx Cairo
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TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.
Reach Out To Asia
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ROTA envisages a world in which all young people have access to the education and training they need.
HNEC
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HNEC is a constitutional agency that manages elections and referendums and administers political party affairs.
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