A number of  the founders of Wadi Makkah Technology Valley Startups have participated in the International Conference and Exhibition of the Startups in Istanbul, Turkey designed to gather innovative startups with the investors and clients. The event witnessed participation of 500 startups, more than 500 investors from 80 countries and more than 4000 visitors.   

Meanwhile, the UQU Vice President for Business and Innovation, who serves also as the Deputy Chairman of Wadi Makkah Technology Company, Dr. Nabil Abdul-Qadir Koshak stressed keenness of Wadi Makkah Startups to participate in such pioneering forums  reckoned an attractive environment for investors and an important platform to introduce the startups at the regional and international levels. He extended his thanks and appreciation to UQU President and the chairman of Wadi Makkah Technology Company,  Dr. Bakri Assas  for his great concern and keen interest in Wadi Makkah which is the launching pad of the innovation and research-based startups. 

For his part, the Chief Executive Officer of Wadi Makkah Technology Company Dr. Osama bin Rashid Al-Amri said this international forum provides an opportunity for Wadi Makkah startups to exchange expertise with the founders of startups from all over the world and to meet many investors and clients. Additionally, he expressed his proudness for the success of a number of Wadi Makkah startups in attracting various investors from in and outside the Kingdom.