MEA October 2017

2 MEA MARKETS / October 2017 Editor’s Note , Welcome to the October edition of MEAMarkets magazine, bringing you the latest news, deals and developments across the Middle East and Africa region. In this issue, we learnmore about BrandMint, a Beirut based branding boutique, possessing a team of 12 designers, specialized in brand building from conception to execution. The firm’s clients range from F&B to banking, fintech, retail, entertainment, medical, education and cultural companies. Taking time to reveal more about BrandMint is Raya Nawbar who gives us a breakdown of the firm’s services and all the essential strategies it uses to maintaining a successful company. In other news, it was announced on the 13th October by global leader in applied addictive technology solutions, Stratasys, that they are officially kicking off their 2018 Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge with a “call- for-entries.” Entering its 14th year, the contest is widely recognized as the premier event to highlight excellence in 3D printed design from student innovators. Elsewhere in this edition, we discover more about Genphram Services, a market access regional pharmaceutical company, focussed on the segment of rare and genetic diseases. Karim Smaira and Kamel Ghammachi talk to us about the company and the team’s vision for the firm, as well as what it strives to do for patients. Here at MEAMarkets, we hope you thoroughly enjoy reading this edition and look forward to hearing from you. Jessica Daykin, Editor Phone: +44 (0) 203 725 6842 Email: jessica.dayki [email protected] Website: www.middleeast-markets.com AI Global Media, Ltd. (AI) takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the information on this web site. However, AI will not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of any information that is available through this web site. If errors are brought to our attention, we will try to correct them. The information available through the website and our partner publications is for your general information and use and is not intended to address any particular finance or investment requirements. In particular, the information does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by us or any of our partner publications and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making or refraining from making any investment or financial decisions. Appropriate independent advice should be obtained before making any such decision. Any arrangement made between you and any third party named in the site is at your sole risk and responsibility.