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. Ahmed is particularly keen on writing stories about people-centric leadership, female-owned startups, and entrepreneurs who've beaten significant odds to realize their goals.
In her role as Features Editor, she has interviewed the likes of Dr. Jane Goodall, Sania Mirza, KL Rahul, and Najwa Zebian.
Latest
Timeless Elegance: Summat Iqbal's Eponymous Fashion Label, SUMMAT, Arrives in the Gulf With a New Take on Luxury
"What sets our designs apart is a balance of restraint and richness: silhouettes that are powerful yet feminine, details that whisper luxury rather than shout it."
Ethical AI for Academia: Dr. Amina Yonis' UK-Based "The Page Doctor" Expands into the UAE
'The Page Doctor' was built by Amina Dr. Yonis to help PhD students receive tailored guidance on their academic research through a model that combines human experts and ethical AI. The startup now makes its way into the UAE –the hub of AI innovation and edtech– with hopes to deepen its impact.
Forging New Paths: How 22-Year-Old Adnaan Jassat Built ThrillerME Into a Multimillion-Dollar UAE Success
Jassat was only 17 years old when he dropped out of school to launch sneaker and streetwear marketplace ThrillerME. But what started out purely from a place of personal interest has today grown into a booming business with a roster of well-known clients such as Jason Derulo.
Blending Passion With Purpose: UAE-Based AVANTCHA Tea's Marina Rabei on Redefining the Luxury Tea Space
Following the opening of a shiny new tea bar and shop in Dubai, and multiple collaborations with name brands like Netflix and Cartier, UAE-based AVANTCHA Tea's co-founder Marina Rabei talks about how the homegrown brand has established itself as a market leader (and why an insatiable thirst for knowledge has driven her entrepreneurial success!)
Rooted in Resilience: Shuja Jashanmal on the Two Core Values Behind 106 Years of Jashanmal Group's Success
"From our first store in Basra to today's omnichannel presence, we've consistently brought world-class quality to the region, always at fair prices, never overcharging."
How Toyota and Lexus UAE's Jacques Brent is Leveraging Vehicle Electrification to Build Greater Brand Trust
As the Managing Director for the UAE operations of two of the most trusted brands in the world –Toyota and Lexus– Brent sees the push for vehicle electrification and AI integration as a means to solidify a legacy that has spanned nearly nine decades.
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