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Features Editor, Entrepreneur Middle East

Aalia Mehreen Ahmed is the Features Editor at Entrepreneur Middle East.

She is an MBA (Finance) graduate with past experience in the corporate sector. Ahmed is particularly keen on writing stories about people-centric leadership, female-owned startups, and entrepreneurs who've beaten significant odds to realize their goals.

In her role as Features Editor, she has interviewed the likes of Dr. Jane Goodall, Sania Mirza, KL Rahul, and Najwa Zebian.

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Women Entrepreneur

Roots and Realms: How UAE-Based Serial Entrepreneur Kanessa Muluneh Launched the First African-Inspired Battle Royale Game, Rise Of Fearless

"My biggest vision for Rise of Fearless is huge: I don't just want it to be one of the biggest play-to-earn games out there; I want it to be the biggest, period."

Business News

Scaling Impact: How Serial Entrepreneur Wassim Hassanieh is Driving Innovation with Secure and Affordable Tech

"I strongly believe that AI should be introduced to organizations to solve problems, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. AI is not one-size-fits-all for every industry, and we are beginning to see different AI solutions tailored to specific sectors."

Business News

Legacy Through Integrity: CFI’s New Group CEO Ziad Melhem Outlines Global Growth Plans While Prioritizing Customer Trust

"The trust we have built through strong infrastructure, competitive pricing, and local engagement is what turned market volatility into opportunity and lifted us to $1.51 trillion in volume in a single quarter."

Leadership

Follow The Leader: How Charlie Wright Built UAE-Based Humantra as an Extension of His Core Values

"This business was really largely built on how I operate as a human being. We want to do cool stuff with cool people– that's been the mindset from day one! And ultimately, I want the people in this business to be better human beings."

Women Entrepreneur

Follow The Leader: How Kibsons CEO Halima Jumani is Redefining Success by Putting People First

Born in the heart of Dubai in 1980, Kibsons has today grown into a market leader in the fresh fruits, vegetables and produce industry. But behind the success of its pioneering efforts in affordable pricing, sustainability and quality has been a very simple notion that CEO Halima Jumani has empowered the family business' core culture with: put people first.

Growth Strategies

Follow The Leader: Hassan AlFarsi and Julien Plouzeau, Partners, Oraseya Capital

AlFarsi and Plouzeau sit at the helm of one of the region's most impact-driven venture capital firms. But even as they empower future-oriented startups, the duo dissect why the role of investors has transcended that of mere capital providers.

Leadership

Follow The Leader: How Hatem Dowidar, e& Group CEO, Bet the Future on Reinvention– and Turned a Regional Telco into a $20B Global Tech Player

"In the grand scheme, e& transformation isn't about being a success story. It's about being a catalyst."

Women Entrepreneur

Timeless Elegance: Summat Iqbal’s Eponymous Fashion Label, SUMMAT, Arrives in the Gulf With a New Take on Luxury

"What sets our designs apart is a balance of restraint and richness: silhouettes that are powerful yet feminine, details that whisper luxury rather than shout it."

Women Entrepreneur

Ethical AI for Academia: Dr. Amina Yonis’ UK-Based “The Page Doctor” Expands into the UAE

'The Page Doctor' was built by Amina Dr. Yonis to help PhD students receive tailored guidance on their academic research through a model that combines human experts and ethical AI. The startup now makes its way into the UAE –the hub of AI innovation and edtech– with hopes to deepen its impact.

Growth Strategies

Forging New Paths: How 22-Year-Old Adnaan Jassat Built ThrillerME Into a Multimillion-Dollar UAE Success

Jassat was only 17 years old when he dropped out of school to launch sneaker and streetwear marketplace ThrillerME. But what started out purely from a place of personal interest has today grown into a booming business with a roster of well-known clients such as Jason Derulo.

Leadership

Blending Passion With Purpose: UAE-Based AVANTCHA Tea’s Marina Rabei on Redefining the Luxury Tea Space

Following the opening of a shiny new tea bar and shop in Dubai, and multiple collaborations with name brands like Netflix and Cartier, UAE-based AVANTCHA Tea's co-founder Marina Rabei talks about how the homegrown brand has established itself as a market leader (and why an insatiable thirst for knowledge has driven her entrepreneurial success!)

Business News

Rooted in Resilience: Shuja Jashanmal on the Two Core Values Behind 106 Years of Jashanmal Group’s Success

"From our first store in Basra to today's omnichannel presence, we've consistently brought world-class quality to the region, always at fair prices, never overcharging."

Business News

How Toyota and Lexus UAE’s Jacques Brent is Leveraging Vehicle Electrification to Build Greater Brand Trust

As the Managing Director for the UAE operations of two of the most trusted brands in the world –Toyota and Lexus– Brent sees the push for vehicle electrification and AI integration as a means to solidify a legacy that has spanned nearly nine decades.

Business News

Braving the Storm: How UAE-Based Bookends’ Grace Karim and Somia Anwar Turned a Final Page Into a New Chapter

A little over a year ago, in the aftermath of the most devastating rains the UAE has witnessed, UAE-based Bookends saw 14,000 of its books get destroyed. To the co-founders themselves, the extent of the damage felt like a point of no return. But against all odds, here's how the little bookstore trudged on and emerged stronger than ever.

Business News

“We Got Funded!” UAE-Based Proptech Startup Huspy Raises US$59 Million Series B Round

With six new cities in Spain and a Saudi launch planned, Huspy expects to operate in over 10 cities by end of 2025.

Business News

Leading With Purpose: AV Group Founder and CEO Ashish Vijay is Drawing on Generational Values to Grow His Businesses

With his expertise extending into the worlds of entrepreneurship, investments, and philanthropy, AV Group Chairman and founder Ashish Vijay is betting on the values passed down through the generations before him to imbue ethics and longevity in all his endeavors.

Leadership

Cutting Through Cobwebs: How UAE-Based MS Consulting is Making Quiet Waves in Progressing the Nation’s Sustainability Goals

As calls for standardized corporate sustainability policies grow louder, MS Consulting is helping organizations—both big and small—untangle the complexities of building ESG frameworks that go beyond mere optics.

Business News

Unlocking Possibilities: How Karin Drane Built A Multi-Million Dollar Empire Out of Dubai

Drane has leveraged the boutique business model across her two different entrepreneurial pursuits—all while championing a four-day working week!

Business News

Designing A Cultural Renaissance: How Katya Kovtunovich’s Sadu-Made Designs are Bridging Emirati Culture With the Rest of the World

Kovtunovich's enthrallment with the UAE's traditions and an innate love for fashion culminated in the launch of her eponymous clothing line eleven years ago. Today, with multiple celebrities and local government dignitaries having donned her designs, she shares her hopes for the brand to become globally synonymous with the wider Emirati culture.

Growth Strategies

New Visa Report Shows GCC’s Online Consumers Favor Biometric Authentication Over Traditional Card Payment

Manual entry of card details and security concerns are major pain points for consumers shopping online, resulting in lost revenue for businesses.

Business News

AED40+ Billion Financing Solutions, Talent Exchange Programs, and Spotlighting Emirati Women-Driven Innovation: Highlights from the Largest ‘Make it in the Emirates’ Forum Yet

Held under the theme "Advanced Industries. Accelerated", the 2025 edition garnered more than 58,000 visitors in just the first two days of the four-day-long convention.

Business News

ICYMI: The Inaugural ‘Governance of Emerging Technologies Summit’ Revives the Discourse on Ethical and Responsible AI Development

The two-day event put a spotlight on the UAE's position as a leading force in shaping responsible, inclusive, and forward-looking technology governance.

Business News

UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, H.E. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Sheds a Spotlight on the UAE’s Climate Financing Strides at DFS 2025

UAE government's efforts aim to make climate action "affordable, accessible and at scale to the most vulnerable communities," Dr. Al Dahak notes.

Business News

Breaking Boundaries: How DeepL’s New Arabic Tool Aims to Lead AI Translation for MENA Businesses

"We only launch a new language when we are confident that we can offer a better solution than what's already on the market, and that includes Arabic."

Business News

Carrying The Baton Forward: How Kanan Khimji Balances Innovation With Tradition as a Fifth-Generation Leader of the 155-Year-Old Khimji Ramdas Group in Oman

Khimji sits at the helm of not just one of the nation's biggest conglomerates but also over 150 years of the family-run business' legacy. But the weight of such a rare responsibility has only spurred her on to push the company towards greater milestones.

Business News

Abu Dhabi-Based StageDay Aims to Infuse Storytelling and Intentionality Into the UAE’s Events Landscape

"There's nothing more fulfilling than knowing you've helped create a moment that will stay with someone forever."

Business News

“We Got Funded!” KSA-Headquartered erad’s US$16 Million Pre-Series A Round Backed by YCombinator and VentureSouq

erad is a financing platform that helps SMEs access Shariah-compliant working capital solutions.

Business News

Redefining Standards: Amina Bahari and Hadeel Ismail are Combining Wellness and Entrepreneurship at Dubai-Based Stay Flawless Beauty Lounge

With Stay Flawless Beauty Lounge, Bahari and Ismail realized a shared dream of creating a community-focused beauty and wellness haven for women. But now, the brand is breaking new ground by moving into the realm of supporting female entrepreneurs.

Business News

Unmasking Brilliance: How ‘Dubai Bling’ Catapulted Ebraheem Alsamadi’s Entrepreneurial Ambitions

"I always want to be remembered as the boss that treated his employees as family."

Business News

Timeless Craft: How Sustainability-Driven Goals Have Shaped 90 years of Khansaheb Group’s Journey in the UAE

"By staying true to our values while embracing modernization, we set an example for Emirati businesses to balance tradition with forward-thinking strategies."

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More From Aalia Mehreen Ahmed

Roots and Realms: How UAE-Based Serial Entrepreneur Kanessa Muluneh Launched the First African-Inspired Battle Royale Game, Rise Of Fearless

Scaling Impact: How Serial Entrepreneur Wassim Hassanieh is Driving Innovation with Secure and Affordable Tech

Legacy Through Integrity: CFI’s New Group CEO Ziad Melhem Outlines Global Growth Plans While Prioritizing Customer Trust

Follow The Leader: How Charlie Wright Built UAE-Based Humantra as an Extension of His Core Values

Follow The Leader: How Kibsons CEO Halima Jumani is Redefining Success by Putting People First

Follow The Leader: Hassan AlFarsi and Julien Plouzeau, Partners, Oraseya Capital

Follow The Leader: How Hatem Dowidar, e& Group CEO, Bet the Future on Reinvention– and Turned a Regional Telco into a $20B Global Tech Player

Timeless Elegance: Summat Iqbal’s Eponymous Fashion Label, SUMMAT, Arrives in the Gulf With a New Take on Luxury

Ethical AI for Academia: Dr. Amina Yonis’ UK-Based “The Page Doctor” Expands into the UAE

Forging New Paths: How 22-Year-Old Adnaan Jassat Built ThrillerME Into a Multimillion-Dollar UAE Success

Blending Passion With Purpose: UAE-Based AVANTCHA Tea’s Marina Rabei on Redefining the Luxury Tea Space

Rooted in Resilience: Shuja Jashanmal on the Two Core Values Behind 106 Years of Jashanmal Group’s Success

How Toyota and Lexus UAE’s Jacques Brent is Leveraging Vehicle Electrification to Build Greater Brand Trust

Braving the Storm: How UAE-Based Bookends’ Grace Karim and Somia Anwar Turned a Final Page Into a New Chapter

“We Got Funded!” UAE-Based Proptech Startup Huspy Raises US$59 Million Series B Round

Leading With Purpose: AV Group Founder and CEO Ashish Vijay is Drawing on Generational Values to Grow His Businesses

Cutting Through Cobwebs: How UAE-Based MS Consulting is Making Quiet Waves in Progressing the Nation’s Sustainability Goals

Unlocking Possibilities: How Karin Drane Built A Multi-Million Dollar Empire Out of Dubai

Designing A Cultural Renaissance: How Katya Kovtunovich’s Sadu-Made Designs are Bridging Emirati Culture With the Rest of the World

New Visa Report Shows GCC’s Online Consumers Favor Biometric Authentication Over Traditional Card Payment

AED40+ Billion Financing Solutions, Talent Exchange Programs, and Spotlighting Emirati Women-Driven Innovation: Highlights from the Largest ‘Make it in the Emirates’ Forum Yet

ICYMI: The Inaugural ‘Governance of Emerging Technologies Summit’ Revives the Discourse on Ethical and Responsible AI Development

UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, H.E. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Sheds a Spotlight on the UAE’s Climate Financing Strides at DFS 2025

Breaking Boundaries: How DeepL’s New Arabic Tool Aims to Lead AI Translation for MENA Businesses

Carrying The Baton Forward: How Kanan Khimji Balances Innovation With Tradition as a Fifth-Generation Leader of the 155-Year-Old Khimji Ramdas Group in Oman

Abu Dhabi-Based StageDay Aims to Infuse Storytelling and Intentionality Into the UAE’s Events Landscape

“We Got Funded!” KSA-Headquartered erad’s US$16 Million Pre-Series A Round Backed by YCombinator and VentureSouq

Redefining Standards: Amina Bahari and Hadeel Ismail are Combining Wellness and Entrepreneurship at Dubai-Based Stay Flawless Beauty Lounge

Unmasking Brilliance: How ‘Dubai Bling’ Catapulted Ebraheem Alsamadi’s Entrepreneurial Ambitions

Timeless Craft: How Sustainability-Driven Goals Have Shaped 90 years of Khansaheb Group’s Journey in the UAE

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