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Egypt’s Fintech Champion MNT-Halan Reaches $1.4 Billion Valuation as Traditional Banks Double Down on Digital Finance

Egypt’s largest fintech success story is entering a new chapter. MNT-Halan has reached a valuation of $1.4 billion following the first closing of a new investment round led by Al Ahly Capital, the investment arm of the National Bank of Egypt. A second closing is expected as part of the ongoing round, further strengthening the […]

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How Abubakar Sheriff Is Building Qariyb Into The Event Operating System For Muslim Organizations

After moving from Dubai to Dallas, Sheriff found it surprisingly difficult to discover meaningful Muslim events and stay connected to community life in a new city. The events existed, but discovery was fragmented. Organizations were doing important work, but they were often relying on scattered systems to reach people and manage operations. That frustration became […]

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Building the Infrastructure for the Global Halal Tourism Economy: How Harab Rasheed Is Scaling Marhaba DMC

When Harab Rasheed walked away from a high-performing corporate career in strategy consulting and digital transformation, he wasn’t simply chasing entrepreneurship—he was stepping into a structural gap that few had attempted to solve at scale. An engineer and MBA graduate from IIM Bombay, Rasheed spent years working with global firms such as Accenture, PwC, and […]

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From Corporate Supply Chains to Global Trade: How Khalid Zia Farooqui and Farazuddin Are Building a Bridge Between Indian Producers and Global Markets

Entrepreneurship rarely follows a straight path. For Khalid Zia Farooqui and Farazuddin, the journey to founding their company was shaped by years of corporate experience, market exposure, and a shared desire to build something meaningful of their own. Together, the two founders bring over 27 years of combined experience in exports, sourcing, and FMCG retail, […]

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Who Is Arif Habib and Why Does He Matter to Pakistan’s Economy?

In Pakistan’s financial and business landscape, influence is not always loud. Some figures shape markets quietly, over decades, through consistent decisions rather than headlines. Arif Habib Pakistan belongs to that category. His name is closely tied to the development of Pakistan’s stock market, large-scale industry, and long-term investing culture. Understanding who he is helps explain […]

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Female Muslim Entrepreneurs Leading the Way

Something has shifted in global business, and it didn’t happen overnight. Across different industries and time zones, female Muslim entrepreneurs are building companies that feel grounded, intentional, and surprisingly bold. Not loud. Not rushed. Just solid. The kind of businesses that last. For a long time, Muslim women weren’t expected to lead at this scale. […]

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How Muslim Entrepreneurs Are Breaking Barriers Worldwide

Business today isn’t like it used to be. Borders don’t matter as much, and ideas can travel faster than ever. In this environment, Muslim entrepreneurs worldwide are making their mark. They’re creating companies, challenging stereotypes, and showing that faith and innovation can go hand in hand. It’s not always easy. But these stories matter. The […]

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Connecting Communities Through Technology: How Abdur Raheem Is Building Mihrab To Bring Muslims Closer To Their Mosques

For Abdur Raheem, the idea behind Mihrab did not begin with a grand technological vision. It started with a small but persistent frustration: missing congregational prayers because the prayer time on his phone did not match the Jamaat time at the mosque. That simple gap—between calculated prayer times and actual mosque schedules—revealed a deeper problem. […]

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From Libya to Bali: How Ahmed Gashout Is Using AI to Help Clinics Never Miss a Patient Again

Ahmed Gashout’s journey into entrepreneurship spans continents. Originally from Libya and now based in Bali, Indonesia, the founder of FlowForge AI represents a growing generation of Muslim technologists building globally relevant products from unconventional locations. With a background in technology and automation, Gashout spent years studying how artificial intelligence could solve practical problems faced by […]