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Editor in Chief, Entrepreneur Middle East

Aby Sam Thomas is the Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Middle East. In this role, Aby is responsible for leading the publication on its editorial front, while also working to build the brand and grow its presence across the MENA region through the development and execution of events and other programming, as well as through representation in conferences, media, etc.

Aby has been working in journalism since 2011, prior to which he was an analyst programmer with Accenture, where he worked with J. P. Morgan Chase's investment banking arm at offices in Mumbai, London, and New York. He holds a Master's Degree in Journalism from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York.  

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Growth Strategies

By Going The Extra Mile For Clients, Saphyte Founder Ali Homadi Is Making His Homegrown MENA Startup Stand Out As A CRM Provider

While most other CRM providers in the region are only focused on selling their offerings, Saphyte is upping the ante by creating software that really helps businesses grow- and one can see the company is walking the talk.

Entrepreneurs

For Founder Ghada Al Subaey, Qatar-Born Ready-To-Wear Label 1309 Is "Not Just Another Fashion Brand"

"1309 is more than just a fashion brand. It is a concept, a community we are trying to build, values that we are trying to promote."

Growth Strategies

Eyes On The Prize: Keep Your Head Down, Your Ego In Check, And Get On With It

While our aim should always be to bring our best selves forward in whatever we set out to do, we should remain mindful of not letting our egos rule the show.

News and Trends

Abu Dhabi-Headquartered Anghami Becomes The First Arab Tech Company To List On NASDAQ New York

With the transaction expected to close in the second quarter of 2021, it pegs Anghami at an initial pro-forma enterprise valuation of approximately US$220 million.

Finance

Onward And Upward: StarzPlay Secures US$25 Million Investment From Ruya Partners To Support Its Growth Ambitions

Investors found that being homegrown is one of StarzPlay's main advantages over the stiff competition in the region's SVOD space.

Entrepreneurs

Fortune Favors The Bold: Niili Founder And CEO Khaled Al Zaabi

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