Startup
SaudiCut: Building the Discovery Layer for Saudi Cinema
Explore how SaudiCut, founded by Ameer Albahouth, is building a professional discovery platform for Saudi cinema talent as the Kingdom’s film industry scales.
Ameer Albahouth
Founder Stories
Nawal Alkhalawi is Taking Saudi Culinary Stories Global with Asfar
Discover how Nawal Alkhalawi is taking Saudi culinary stories global through Asfar, blending heritage, wellness, sustainability, and hospitality into meaningful food experiences.
Founder Stories
Rakan Al Eidi: Building Saudi Arabia’s Portable Charging Network with Chaizer
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
Hessa Alzimami: Turning Saudi Hospitality into a Global Design Language
Meet Hessa Alzimami, the Saudi hospitality and experience designer creating contemporary experiences grounded in culture, authenticity, and lasting impact.
Founder Stories
Abdulmalik Alsaeed & Sawt: Building Dialect-Smart Arabic Voice AI
Discover how Abdulmalik Alsaeed, CEO of Sawt, is building Arabic-native voice AI to transform CX and support Saudi Vision 2030.
Ersello: A Simple Tool Built to Solve One of Everyday Life’s Most Overlooked Communication Problems
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,
E-commerce
Ahmed Salama: Building Saudi’s Arabia's Subscription Rails with Techrar
A deep dive into Ahmed Salama’s journey from enterprise IT to founding Techrar and shaping Saudi Arabia’s subscription economy.
Founder Stories
Yousef Al-Rasheedi: From Haraj to Aqar, Building Saudi Arabia’s Everyday Marketplaces
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.
Founder Stories
Fahad Alhagbani: The Visionary Behind Fitness Time, Optimo, and B_FIT
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.
Creative Tales
How Dr. Essam Bukhary Turned Manga Productions into a Cross-Border Success Story
From Riyadh to Tokyo, Dr. Essam Bukhary transformed Manga Productions into a global creative powerhouse, inspiring the next generation of storytellers.
Female Founders
Sumaia Showail: The Woman Who Brought Bread to Life in Saudi Arabia
Sumaia Showail is reshaping Saudi Arabia’s food culture through Aysh Academy, where every loaf tells a story of craft, connection, and conscious living.
Female Founders
Mounira Jamjoom & Aanaab: Scaling Teacher Development in MENA
Discover how Mounira Jamjoom built Aanaab into MENA’s go-to platform for Arabic teacher training, transforming educator growth across the region.