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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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Startup Spotlight: UAE-Based Beyond Farming’s Indoor Farm-as-a-Solution is Aiding the Nation’s Food Security Goals

"We are driven by the urgent need to provide cities with reliable access to fresh, sustainably grown local produce."

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Lasting Embellishments: How Amreen Iqbal’s Passion to Create Personalized Jewelry Led to the Success Story of Piece of You

"My creative process is a continuous flow, constantly fueled by the world around me—nature, festivities, architectural wonders, and more."

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“We Got Funded!” Netherlands-Based EME Raises US$5 Million in a Series A Round led by Wa’ed Ventures as it Expands into KSA

"Circularity is new for many industries here- we're working to shift the mindset by showing how overlooked materials are actually opportunities waiting to be unlocked."

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“We Got Funded!” UAE-Based Wafeq Raises a US$7.5 Million Series A Funding Round to Offer its Digitized Accounting Tools to MENA SMEs

Wafeq offers a cloud-based platform that automates manual processes, integrates directly with local banks, and stays updated with regional compliance requirements.

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Paving the Way: Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner, DWF Labs

Grachev is on a mission to cement DWF Labs as a prime crypto enabler in the UAE and beyond.

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Building Momentum: One Year Since the COP28 Concluded, Here’s How the Event Has Impacted the UAE’s Private Sector

Insights from L'Oréal Middle East, Accenture Middle East, Chalhoub Group, Radisson Hotel Group, Replate, E2G Food, and Fuelre4m.

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Startup Spotlight: UAE-Based Nadeera Is Enabling Communities Across The Region To Collectively Manage Solid Waste

"Nadeera's Yalla Return is a digital platform that simplifies the recycling journey, offers rewards, and ensures cost-effective solutions through in-house developed technological solutions."

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Startup Spotlight: UAE-Based Madari Space’s Low Earth Orbit Data Centers Could Revolutionize The Future Of Data Management

"Our vision is to bridge the gap between Earth and space, unlocking new possibilities for future generations."

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Startup Spotlight: UAE-Based Manhat’s Sustainable Water Solution Is Addressing The Environmental Risks Posed By Desalination Plants

"Manhat's technology leverages natural processes for water production, providing a sustainable alternative to conventional desalination, which demands significant capital investment, generates carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and harms aquatic ecosystems through brine discharge."

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Startup Spotlight: Here’s How UAE-Based Jalebi Is Helping F&B Merchants Digitally Empower Their Operations

"At Jalebi, we set out to address a critical challenge facing F&B operators: the rising complexity of managing food costs while minimizing food waste."

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“We Got Funded!” UAE-Headquartered Epik Foods’ US$15.5 Million Investment from Ruya Fund is Set to Propel its Regional Expansion Goals

The group's investment news thus comes just days away from its first anniversary as a fully operational business.

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“We Got Funded!” UAE-Based Pemo Is Set to Further Transform the Regional Spend Management Sector Following a US$7 Million Pre-Series A Round

"We provide a great solution with Pemo, as we automate the whole spend management process, right from payment, to expense submission and approval, to account reconciliation."

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“We Got Funded!” KSA-Based Lean Technologies’ US$67.5 Million Series B Round Marks Silicon Valley-based General Catalyst’s Debut Investment in the Kingdom

"By expanding access to financial data and offering seamless payment solutions, we're fostering a more inclusive financial landscape across the region."

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Inclusive Healing: Misha Akbar’s Sama Health Is Easing The Mental Health Journey Of The UAE’s South Asian Expat Population

"For South Asians, mental health is deeply intertwined with cultural beliefs, family expectations, and societal norms, making culturally competent care critical."

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Weaving Dreams: How Maywand Jabarkhyl Is Leading Fatima Bint Mohamed Bin Zayed Initiative’s Global Social Impact Endeavors

The Fatima Bint Mohamed Bin Zayed Initiative has helped over two million low-income Afghans so far–and CEO Maywand Jabarkhyl hopes to extend similar sustainable impact to other socioeconomically affected nations as well.

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Startup Spotlight: UAE-Based Hoopla Is Helping Parents Address Their Children’s Mental Health Worries Proactively

Offering science-backed sensory tools and activities that can ease anxiety, build emotional skills, and strengthen parent-child bonds, Hoopla offers a five-minute wellness routine for children aged three to eight years-old.

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Startup Spotlight: South Korea-Based Green and Seed Corporation’s Sustainable Farming Solution is Making its Presence Felt in the MENA Region

Green and Seed Corporation's SFC system offers a way to cultivate crops like rice and wheat in terrains where the soil is dry and water resources are limited.

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Startup Spotlight: How Singapore-Based GreenFi’s Automated Risk Management Of Green Financing Aids The UAE’s Sustainability Ambitions

A whopping $5 billion are spent by corporations worldwide in just managing ESG risks and analytics- but GreenFi has found a way to fully automate that process.

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Startup Spotlight: UAE-Based Equevu Is Helping Employees Save And Invest For The Future Through Salary Deductions

"As a company focused on employee savings benefits, the rapidly evolving industry landscape demands continuous adaptation and forward-thinking solutions."

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“We Got Funded!” KSA-Based Ejari Raises US$14.65 Million In A Seed Round Led By Partners For Growth, BECO Capital And anb Capital

"Our broader ambition is to evolve into a comprehensive "rental super app," supporting customers throughout each touch point of their rental journey."

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Endless Grit: How Karl Dariane Founded UAE-Based Wellness Hub Flexofix In The Aftermath Of A Life-Altering Injury

With FlexoFix, Dariane is empowering people to take better control of their overall health.

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Startup Spotlight: How UAE-Based Duverse Is Creating Sustainable Cities To Enhance The Mental Wellness Of Its Dwellers

"I wanted to drive actual tangible impact and transform the way we design and build our cities to positively impact us and the environment."

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Championing Change: Hatem Dowidar, Group CEO, e&

Having led the UAE-grown technology company's success story from the front, Dowidar now has his sights set on global digital empowerment.

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Glamour Genius: Nidhi Sharma, Founder, NOUR

By incorporating editorial content and educational tools into her UAE-based online retail platform Nour, Sharma is on a mission to reimagine the beauty purchasing journey.

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Startup Spotlight: UAE-Based CrossVal Is Helping Organizations Save Over 120 Working Hours Per Month By Automating Major FInancial Processes

"We are proud to state that we completed an enterprise proof of concept that saved a finance team 624 hours and $10,000 monthly by implementing an automated workflow with CrossVal."

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More From Aalia Mehreen Ahmed

Startup Spotlight: UAE-Based Beyond Farming’s Indoor Farm-as-a-Solution is Aiding the Nation’s Food Security Goals

Lasting Embellishments: How Amreen Iqbal’s Passion to Create Personalized Jewelry Led to the Success Story of Piece of You

“We Got Funded!” Netherlands-Based EME Raises US$5 Million in a Series A Round led by Wa’ed Ventures as it Expands into KSA

“We Got Funded!” UAE-Based Wafeq Raises a US$7.5 Million Series A Funding Round to Offer its Digitized Accounting Tools to MENA SMEs

Paving the Way: Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner, DWF Labs

Building Momentum: One Year Since the COP28 Concluded, Here’s How the Event Has Impacted the UAE’s Private Sector

Startup Spotlight: UAE-Based Nadeera Is Enabling Communities Across The Region To Collectively Manage Solid Waste

Startup Spotlight: UAE-Based Madari Space’s Low Earth Orbit Data Centers Could Revolutionize The Future Of Data Management

Startup Spotlight: UAE-Based Manhat’s Sustainable Water Solution Is Addressing The Environmental Risks Posed By Desalination Plants

Startup Spotlight: Here’s How UAE-Based Jalebi Is Helping F&B Merchants Digitally Empower Their Operations

“We Got Funded!” UAE-Headquartered Epik Foods’ US$15.5 Million Investment from Ruya Fund is Set to Propel its Regional Expansion Goals

“We Got Funded!” UAE-Based Pemo Is Set to Further Transform the Regional Spend Management Sector Following a US$7 Million Pre-Series A Round

“We Got Funded!” KSA-Based Lean Technologies’ US$67.5 Million Series B Round Marks Silicon Valley-based General Catalyst’s Debut Investment in the Kingdom

Inclusive Healing: Misha Akbar’s Sama Health Is Easing The Mental Health Journey Of The UAE’s South Asian Expat Population

Weaving Dreams: How Maywand Jabarkhyl Is Leading Fatima Bint Mohamed Bin Zayed Initiative’s Global Social Impact Endeavors

Startup Spotlight: UAE-Based Hoopla Is Helping Parents Address Their Children’s Mental Health Worries Proactively

Startup Spotlight: South Korea-Based Green and Seed Corporation’s Sustainable Farming Solution is Making its Presence Felt in the MENA Region

Startup Spotlight: How Singapore-Based GreenFi’s Automated Risk Management Of Green Financing Aids The UAE’s Sustainability Ambitions

Startup Spotlight: UAE-Based Equevu Is Helping Employees Save And Invest For The Future Through Salary Deductions

“We Got Funded!” KSA-Based Ejari Raises US$14.65 Million In A Seed Round Led By Partners For Growth, BECO Capital And anb Capital

Endless Grit: How Karl Dariane Founded UAE-Based Wellness Hub Flexofix In The Aftermath Of A Life-Altering Injury

Startup Spotlight: How UAE-Based Duverse Is Creating Sustainable Cities To Enhance The Mental Wellness Of Its Dwellers

Championing Change: Hatem Dowidar, Group CEO, e&

Glamour Genius: Nidhi Sharma, Founder, NOUR

Startup Spotlight: UAE-Based CrossVal Is Helping Organizations Save Over 120 Working Hours Per Month By Automating Major FInancial Processes

Startup Spotlight: Here’s How UAE-Born Circa Biotech is Fulfilling its Mission to Revolutionize Waste Management

Follow The Leader: Haisam Odeimeh, Group CEO – Financial Services, Al Ramz

Startup Spotlight: US-Headquartered BigDot Enters the UAE Market with a Promise to Digitally Empower SMEs

Startup Spotlight: How Estonia-Born BaseTrack Is Introducing Its Automated Trucking Services In The UAE

Follow The Leader: Aisha Abdulmalik, Founder, Aisha Jewels

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