Aalia Mehreen Ahmed: Page 12

Features Editor, Entrepreneur Middle East

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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Growth Strategies

Never Run Out Of Power: Dubai-Based iCharge Point Is Here To Get You Charging Your Phone On The Go

Using the iCharge Point mobile application, users can rent portable power banks from vending machines located at over 400 locations across Dubai.

Entrepreneurs

Startup Spotlight: Sweden-Based ECOLOO Is Aiming To Address Environmental And Societal Issues Through Its Sustainable Toilet Solution

Launched in Sweden in 2008, ECOLOO was created on the principles of simplicity, scalability, environmental responsibility, and economic viability.

Starting a Business

Startup Spotlight: Canada-Headquartered Opteam Brings Its AI-Powered Infrastructure Management Solutions To The UAE

With the infrastructure across the globe quickly deteriorating due to lack of quick maintenance, Opteam has created a software aimed at helping companies and cities cater to the repair needs of their infrastructure and assets.

Starting a Business

Startup Spotlight: Dubai-Based Digital Platform Dal Global Is On A Mission To Bridge The Gap Between NGOs And Corporations

As a startup that is largely focused on social impact, its core line of work involves registering and connecting NGOs to corporations, while also helping the latter manage their contributions seamlessly.

News and Trends

We Got Funded: Dubai-Based Startup Pluto Raises US$6 Million In Seed Round To Enhance Corporate Spend Management Across The MENA

Pluto provides expense management solutions for businesses by offering unlimited smart corporate cards with spend controls which can be used as an alternative to personal cards.

Growth Strategies

Startup Spotlight: Community-Based Platform Hayi Raises US$325,000 As It Looks To Expand Its Services Beyond The UAE's Neighborhoods

As a community-based platform that works on a freemium model, Hayi aims to bring together communities in a safe and exclusive environment, both online and offline.