Founder Stories
Discover how Nawal Alkhalawi is taking Saudi culinary stories global through Asfar, blending heritage, wellness, sustainability, and hospitality into meaningful food experiences.
Founder Stories
Discover how Rakan Al Eidi built Chaizer into Saudi Arabia’s portable charging network through disciplined execution, market insight, and founder-led growth.
Founder Stories
Meet Hessa Alzimami, the Saudi hospitality and experience designer creating contemporary experiences grounded in culture, authenticity, and lasting impact.
Founder Stories
Discover how Abdulmalik Alsaeed, CEO of Sawt, is building Arabic-native voice AI to transform CX and support Saudi Vision 2030.
In a world dominated by complex platforms and feature-heavy applications, Ersello stands out by doing the opposite: it solves one very specific communication problem — clearly, simply, and intentionally. Founded by Ameer Albahouth, a communication advisor and the founder of Arbaaa Marketing, Ersello was not born out of a technology trend,
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A deep dive into Ahmed Salama’s journey from enterprise IT to founding Techrar and shaping Saudi Arabia’s subscription economy.
Founder Stories
The story of Haraj and Aqar: how founder Yousef Al Rasheedi turned forum behavior into Saudi Arabia’s go-to platforms for classifieds and property listings.
The HSIL Hackathon 2025 arrives in Saudi Arabia for the first time — a unique opportunity for founders to turn bold healthcare ideas into real-world AI-powered startups. Apply now and bring your vision to life.
Yara Ghouth, a Saudi entrepreneur, drives fintech and creative empowerment through Nqoodlet and Naseej Market, inspiring growth and innovation for Saudi SMEs and local creatives.
Visionary Yara AlNamlah, founder of When Minds Meet, SoMatcha, and Treat, has transformed Saudi Arabia's lifestyle and culinary scene. Her journey of resilience, innovation, and a deep commitment to cultural resonance offers inspiration to aspiring founders seeking purpose-driven success.
Abdullah Asiri is carving out an inspiring entrepreneurial path. As the founder and CEO of Lucidya, an AI-powered Customer Experience Management platform, Abdullah is reshaping how brands in the MENA region understand and interact with their customers.
The Bridge Between Idea and Impact.
From Fitness Time to Optimo and B_FIT, Fahad Alhagbani is building Saudi’s smart fitness empire. Two IPOs, bold moves, and a Vision 2030 mindset.
From Riyadh to Tokyo, Dr. Essam Bukhary transformed Manga Productions into a global creative powerhouse, inspiring the next generation of storytellers.
Sumaia Showail is reshaping Saudi Arabia’s food culture through Aysh Academy, where every loaf tells a story of craft, connection, and conscious living.
Discover how Mounira Jamjoom built Aanaab into MENA’s go-to platform for Arabic teacher training, transforming educator growth across the region.
Meet Nadeem Bakhsh, founder of Webook, a platform connecting Saudi Arabia to sports, culture, travel, and entertainment experiences.
Explore how Saudi entrepreneur Rawan Almogbil, founder of IXMeta and Lenks.ai, is using VR and AI to transform training and collaboration.
Latifah Altamimi built Gathern into Saudi Arabia’s leading vacation rental platform, transforming local stays into a nationwide network.
Inside the story of Nawaf Hariri, the founder who turned merchant struggles into Salla, a $7B platform driving Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation.
Meet Saudi founders Mohammed Aldhalaan & Dr. Abdulaziz AlSaeed, who built Noon Academy from test prep site to global edtech powering Vision 2030.
Shahad Geoffrey turned a shopping struggle into TAFFI, an AI stylist reshaping how the Gulf shops with smart tech and cultural insight.
Discover how Saria Alderhali, founder of Bondai, is building the digital backbone of Saudi Arabia’s travel industry, scaling B2B infrastructure, winning global recognition, and aligning with Vision 2030.
Discover how Abdulrahman Alshabanat built The Chefz from a home-cooked meal concept into one of Saudi Arabia’s most disciplined premium delivery platforms, and why it’s now evolving into national infrastructure with The Chefz as a Service.