Aalia Mehreen Ahmed

Bio

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

She is an MBA (Finance) graduate with past experience in the corporate sector, and was also co-founder of CyberSWIFTT- an anti-cyberbullying campaign that ran from 2017-2018 as part of the e7: Daughters of the Emirates program.

Ahmed is particularly keen on writing stories involving people-centric leadership, female-owned startups, and entrepreneurs who've beaten significant odds to realize their goals.

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Entrepreneurs

"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."

Growth Strategies

"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.

Growth Strategies

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.

Growth Strategies

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.

Entrepreneurs

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."

Entrepreneurs

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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