Tim Park (R), a principal software engineer at Microsoft, provides guidance to a young Palestinian entrepreneur at Gaza Sky Geeks office, in Gaza City January 21, 2016. Picture taken January 21, 2016. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa
GAZA: Gaza may be physically cut off from the world under a blockade imposed by Egypt and Israel, but that hasn't quashed the enthusiasm of young entrepreneurs who are getting guidance on their start-ups from the likes of Microsoft and Google.
Since 2011, a programme called Gaza Sky Geeks has helped identify and nurture high-tech start-ups in Gaza, with the "incubator" launching 16 businesses, including an AirBnB-style office space app and an online publishing platform.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
