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Do you know about Qatar’s own fantastic start-ups that blossom everywhere? Each new business with Qatar as its birthplace is worth celebrating the success, because it contributes to a unique, entrepreneur-friendly, and self-sufficient Qatar. Some remarkable and clever ideas didn’t have the patience to stay invisible ideas and became actual companies and businesses growing like beautiful weeds in the desert of this country.

And guess what? These ideas aren’t out of the ordinary but are as inspired and brilliant as their creators. Well and Qatar embraces each one of them to give them a place in this very competitive market. Start up incubators, such as Qatar Business Incubation Center (QBIC), Digital Incubation Center by ICT Qatar and Qatar Science and Technology Park, help these ideas become reality. Here are some of Qatar’s new start-ups that are just too amazing to ignore!

Maren

Maren is a program created to preserve and promote the Arabic language among youth. It uses interactive games and sporting activities to achieve this.

Contact details: [email protected]

Lazy 8

For once-in-a lifetime aerobatic experiences, Lazy 8 is your choice. It offers aerobatic maneuvers such as loops, rolls, and whatever you can think of. Does it get any more unique?

Contact details: [email protected]

Sealine Tents

Sealine Tents could be your to-go-company for desert trips! Sealine Tents provides (big surprise!) authentic tents for visits and camping trips all over Qatar. Great for all kinds of groups!

Contact: [email protected]

Embrace Doha

Embrace Doha is the first service provider to exist in this way. It offers a range of cultural services for expats, tourists and newcomers! What are you waiting for? Embrace Doha!

Contact details: [email protected]

Website: www.embracedoha.net

Samam

Samam was created for your safety! It is an air pollutant sensor, LPG gas specifically, working to stop the leakage from its source in case of leaking accidents. You will be notified through the smart Hub via a safe Internet connection if anything is wrong. This Hub is developed using the latest connectivity technologies which will allow the user to control many Samam Security devices in their home.

Contact details: [email protected]

Faroula

Faroula is another super interesting concept! Faroula offers farming machines that enhance the organic agriculture here in Qatar! Plantations would be able to grow healthy fruit and vegetables efficiently. Another plus: it is designed to avoid harmful chemicals and pesticides!

Contact details: [email protected]

Makery

Makery was designed to provide services using tools and resources such as laser cutters and 3D printers. It should serve to give creative people the opportunity to represent their ideas in physical form. ‘Warsha’ is a mobile fabrication lab!

Contact details: [email protected] , [email protected]

SIA

SIA is a multicultural incense line. It provides unique oriental and western fragrances upon request.

Contact details: [email protected]

Shnaita

Buying luxury handbags can be an expensive hobby. Shnaita doesn’t think it should be. That’s why it was created; it’s a mobile platform for selling and buying pre-owned luxury handbags. This makes owning and buying more affordable for everyone!

Contact details: [email protected]

S.Ishira

This brand is a first of its kind, being a “Made in Qatar” luxury perfume line for corporate gifting. S.Ishira creates unique multicultural scents and contributes new tastes to the already existing mainstream market. These scents are made with some of the most luxurious oils from all around the world.

Contact details: [email protected]

Braille Touch

This start up was designed for visually impaired people to be able to read and sense letters through a special glove. It enhances the reading ability dramatically and is aiming to be an affordable, yet high-tech solution. The team of Braille Touch made it to the MIT Arab Innovation top 10 Finals 2015 in Kuwait.

Metfame

Metfame is set to provide creative, innovative and cost-effective videos promoting businesses in social media. The creator Fatma Al Qaedi has won the Injaz Qatar’s Best Entrepreneur of the Year 2014.

Contact details: Twitter @metfame

Shabab Falcon

This is a platform for both the consumer and the retailer. Connecting the two, it enables customers to place orders for new fashion brands and items in Qatar. It promises hassle free customer shopping experience with curated brand suggestions, superior customer services and next day delivery. The platform will also incorporate the physical store with the online store using intelligent stock management system. This is available for iOS and Android.

Website: www.shababfalcon.com

Raqami

Raqami TV is a digital media company developing an online video channel. It aims to help technology consumers aged 14-35 years in the Arab world have access to technology news, review, and tutorials. Raqami is entertaining and in simple language suited for the audience.

Website: www.raqami.tv

Al-Dalilah

Al-Dalilah is a crisis management system using satellite information. It organizes first responses to crises. Al-Dalilah can also be used for urban planning, facility management, fleet management and more.

Website: http://aldalilah.nanotch.com

Bylens

Bylens is Qatar’s first royalty-free stock photography library specializing in GCC imagery and serving marketing and media professionals. The company has already won an honorary award in the QITCOM Innovation Theater 2011.

Website: www.bylens.qa

Careem

Many of you know Careem, because it’s become another way of getting around. It is a private car booking service making transportation reliable, personal safe and convenient using the app. Customers can order a car online, track their rides in real-time, pay with credit cards or cash, and access their receipts online.

Website: http://www.careem.com

Check out the creative businesses that interest you and support them! Know another great start up that deserves our attention? Let us know!

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