This edited collection presents state of the art research on entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship in the MENA region. Combining practical and academic insights, it sheds light on future directions for the sector and addresses the many challenges that entrepreneurs face, for instance, the lack of special laws and regulations, lack of financial assistance and government recognition as well as the lack of social awareness. It covers topics such as entrepreneurship and sustainability, female entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship education, and future research directions. Ultimately this book aims to advance research in the field and highlights the importance of social entrepreneurs in the Middle East

Part I: Entrepreneurship: Trends and Concepts

Chapter 1: The Intersection of Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, and the UN SDGs in the Arab World: A Humane Entrepreneurship Perspective
Chapter 2: Entrepreneurship: Social Entrepreneurship in the Arab World-Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Part II: Entrepreneurship in the Arab World
Chapter 3: Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship: A Trend or a Real Factor For a Prosperous Future?
Chapter 4: A review and research agenda on the determinants of Entrepreneurial Orientation and its implications on firm performance: Tackling SMEs in emerging economies.-  Chapter 5: Women in Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship in the Arab World
Chapter 6: Entrepreneurship and Education: between Trendy and Usefulness
Chapter 7: Strategies for Managing Institutional Pressures in a Turbulent and Dynamic Institutional Context
Chapter 8: The Cultural Side of Entrepreneurship in the Middle East: Religion, Gender and Family
Chapter 9: Social Entrepreneurship and Job Creation in the Lebanese Market.- Part III: Case studies of entrepreneurship
Chapter 10: The Influence of Entrepreneurship on the Arab Cultures and Economies: Reflections from Egypt's Entrepreneurial Journey
Chapter 11: Social Entrepreneurship as a New Institutional Field: Institutional Barriers in the Algerian Context
Chapter 12: Conclusion.