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Senior Features Editor, Entrepreneur Middle East

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

Circa Biotech was created with the aim to create a circular economy where waste is minimized, natural resources are optimized, and efficient environmental management is thus at the forefront.

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

"The challenge of managing change within an organization steeped in tradition has been significant, but I believe our accelerated digital adoption has positioned us well for future success."

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

"BigDot is on a mission to empower small and medium businesses to run profitable operations without relying on resource-heavy aggregators," says founder and CEO Mahesh Prajapati.

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

The BaseTrack team's ultimate goal is to ensure a transition from human-driven trucks to fully automated fleets that can be managed remotely and with reduced CO2 emissions.

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Follow The Leader: Aisha Abdulmalik, Founder, Aisha Jewels

"My biggest source of happiness is not the exponential growth we have achieved over the last ten years, but rather the fact that we still maintain the key pillars upon which we built Aisha Jewels, but only in a bigger way."

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Follow The Leader: Ronaldo Mouchawar, Vice President, Amazon MENA

"At Amazon, we are customer-obsessed, and we remain committed to innovating on behalf of customers."

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“We Got Funded!” UAE-Based Cercli’s US$4 Million Seed Round Marks Silicon Valley-Based Afore Capital’s Debut MENA Investment

Launched by Akeed Azmi and David Reche, Cercli enables MENA businesses to hire, manage and pay their global workforce seamlessly while reducing the cost of compliance that arises due to human errors.

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Catalyzing Change: How UAE-Based Holo, The Middle East’s First Digital Mortgage Platform, Is Transforming The Process Of Buying A Home

With free access to over 500 mortgage products from all the banks in the UAE today, the Holo platform directly addresses pressing issues that the home buying process is ridden with till date

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Startup Spotlight: Palestine-Based Aqlama Offers A Platform That Can Build And Train Industry-Specific Virtual Assistants

"Aqlama essentially specializes in providing curated and structured high-quality data for artificial intelligence and machine learning training purposes."

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Bidding For Success: Dr. Kevin Khalili, CEO, Falcons

UAE-based Falcons is pioneering the future of luxury collectibles, with CEO Dr. Kevin Khalili at the helm of carrying out this mission.

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“We Got Funded!” KSA-Based Yalla Plus Raises US$2.7 Million In Seed Funding As It Aims To Reach 100,000 Hospitality Entrepreneurs

Over the next five years, the startup aims to establish its presence across 50 countries, including those in the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

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“We Got Funded!” UAE-Headquartered E Daddy Raises US$15 Million In Funding To Enhance Its Electric Vehicle Offering

In the first quarter of 2025, E Daddy will officially debut its purely electric motorcycle- a vehicle that has been engineered to emit zero tailpipe emissions and is thus expected to reduce annual carbon emissions by 0.6 million tons.

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Double The Perks: Aramex’s Partnership With FlapKap Aims To Empower The UAE’s SME Sector Both Logistically And Financially

This strategic partnership will enable SMEs to access working capital financing from FlapKap to meet their inventory, marketing, and operational needs, all while benefiting from Aramex's reliable logistics support.

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Saudi Unicorns: KSA-Based Traveltech Startup Almatar Is On A Mission To Simplify Travel Planning

In the five years since its launch, the Almatar team has already grown to over 500 employees, with its operations extending beyond the Kingdom to Egypt and India as well.

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Impact With Intention: Tamara Binladin, Founder, Elder Square

Having founded Elder Square, a daycare center dedicated solely to the UAE's elderly, Tamara Binladin is spearheading purposeful change within the nation's diasporic communities.

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Saudi Unicorns: Saudi Arabia-Based Edtech Noon Education Is On A Mission To Make Quality Education Accessible Everywhere

"Noon is a student-first company that is obsessed with crafting learning experiences that deeply connect with students, engage them, and inspire them in many ways."

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Saudi Unicorns: Makkah-Based Salla Aims To Become The Go-To Platform For All E-Commerce Needs In KSA And Beyond

"Today, we are extremely proud that Salla merchants have sold over SAR21 billion worth of products, and currently more than 55,000 thousand individuals, small and medium brands, and well-established enterprises trust us to help them run and grow their businesses."

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“We Got Funded!” Egypt-Based Synapse Analytics’ US$2 Million Funding Round Is Set To Expand Its Artificial Intelligence Technologies Across The GCC And Africa

"We are building to give fintechs all the tools to provide the right product to the right customer, safely and responsibly."

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India-Headquartered Stride Ventures Forays Into The GCC With US$1 Million Venture Debt Investment In UAE-Based Maalexi

The Stride Ventures team believe that there are quite a few traditional sectors in the GCC region that are not only ripe for technological innovation but also offer plenty of growth opportunities.

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“We Got Funded!” Egypt-Headquartered DoPay Raises US$13.5 Million In An Extension Of Its $18 Million Series A Round

By enabling real-time digital payments -even on weekends and holidays- from employers to workers and other beneficiaries, Dopay has set out to directly address the issue of financial inclusivity.

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Saudi Unicorns: Rewaa Is On A Mission To Become A Trusted Tech Partner For Retailers In Saudi Arabia And Beyond

"We are committed to developing cutting-edge technologies, delivering exceptional customer support, and fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment that empowers our team to drive success for our clients."

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Saudi Unicorns: Here’s How Telgani Has Become A Leader In Saudi Arabia’s Mobility Market

Curated as a platform that allows users to compare than 50,000 cars in its catalog, Telgani promises a car booking time of under a minute followed by the car being delivered right to the customer's doorstep in less than 30 minutes.

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Saudi Unicorns: KSA-Based Unifonic Is Offering A One-Stop-Solution For Businesses To Digitally Communicate With Diverse Customer Bases

Targeting both major enterprises as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Unifonic caters to a wide range of industries, including retail, healthcare, e-commerce, and banking, among many others.

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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

Follow The Leader: Ronaldo Mouchawar, Vice President, Amazon MENA

“We Got Funded!” UAE-Based Cercli’s US$4 Million Seed Round Marks Silicon Valley-Based Afore Capital’s Debut MENA Investment

Catalyzing Change: How UAE-Based Holo, The Middle East’s First Digital Mortgage Platform, Is Transforming The Process Of Buying A Home

Startup Spotlight: Palestine-Based Aqlama Offers A Platform That Can Build And Train Industry-Specific Virtual Assistants

Bidding For Success: Dr. Kevin Khalili, CEO, Falcons

“We Got Funded!” KSA-Based Yalla Plus Raises US$2.7 Million In Seed Funding As It Aims To Reach 100,000 Hospitality Entrepreneurs

“We Got Funded!” UAE-Headquartered E Daddy Raises US$15 Million In Funding To Enhance Its Electric Vehicle Offering

Double The Perks: Aramex’s Partnership With FlapKap Aims To Empower The UAE’s SME Sector Both Logistically And Financially

Saudi Unicorns: KSA-Based Traveltech Startup Almatar Is On A Mission To Simplify Travel Planning

Impact With Intention: Tamara Binladin, Founder, Elder Square

Saudi Unicorns: Saudi Arabia-Based Edtech Noon Education Is On A Mission To Make Quality Education Accessible Everywhere

Saudi Unicorns: Makkah-Based Salla Aims To Become The Go-To Platform For All E-Commerce Needs In KSA And Beyond

“We Got Funded!” Egypt-Based Synapse Analytics’ US$2 Million Funding Round Is Set To Expand Its Artificial Intelligence Technologies Across The GCC And Africa

India-Headquartered Stride Ventures Forays Into The GCC With US$1 Million Venture Debt Investment In UAE-Based Maalexi

“We Got Funded!” Egypt-Headquartered DoPay Raises US$13.5 Million In An Extension Of Its $18 Million Series A Round

Saudi Unicorns: Rewaa Is On A Mission To Become A Trusted Tech Partner For Retailers In Saudi Arabia And Beyond

Saudi Unicorns: Here’s How Telgani Has Become A Leader In Saudi Arabia’s Mobility Market

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