In 2020, pre-seed startups at the prototype company development stage were the largest share at about ** percent. Most startups were based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Egypt as they have established growing entrepreneurship ecosystems.
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Wamda. (February 11, 2020). Share of pre-seed startups in the Middle East and Africa region in 2020, by development stage [Graph]. In ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from /statistics/1128729/mena-startup-share-by-development-stage/
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