Alaa & Tarek Sryo

Industry:  Stationary
Founded: 1975

www.sascogroup.com 

Armed with pens and trendy binders, Tarek and Alaa Sryo are starting their own Egyptian revolution. The brothers joined their father's company in 2005, with hopes of introducing modern business practices to Egypt's stagnant stationary market.   

Basel Mashhour & Sameh el Sadat & Tarek el Nazer

Industry:  Food
Founded: 2008

Using a sophisticated par-baking and frozen delivery system allows their retail locations to minimize overhead and keep freshly baked bread in stock. “Delicious Bakery” corners in supermarket; and a B2B service including Subway and other restaurants. 

Moatasem Osam & Omar el Sanhoury

Industry:  Technology
Founded: 2009

www.e-masary.com

In a country where approximately 75% of the population owns a cell phone but only ~6% have bank accounts, Omar and Moatasem want to change the way that Egyptians exchange goods and services. 

Amr Shady

Industry:  Technology
Founded: 2000

www.t-a-telecom.com

Established in 2000, T.A.Telecom has since grown to become one of the most esteemed and uniquely diverse telecommunications companies in the Middle East.   

Ahmed Hindawi

Industry:  Publishing
Founded: 1997 
www.hindawi.com

Hindawi Publishing Corporation aims to make scientific research available and affordable worldwide through Open Access publishing. 

Heba Jammal & Tarek Khaddaj

Industry: Food
Founded: 2007
www.elmatbakh.com

For working professionals in Cairo, accessing a freshly-prepared hot lunch is a chore.  Fortunately, husband-and-wife duo Tarek Khaddaj (32) and Hiba Jammal (31) have developed a satisfying solution with 'El Matbakh'  ('The Kitchen' in Arabic) - Cairo's premier executive lunch solution.

Ahmed Metwally

Industry:  Technology
Founded: 2006

www.connectmetv.com

ConnectmeTV provides a unique and complete entertainment experience that redefines TV viewing from the ground up. ConnectmeTV delivers a media hub that acts as a multi-functional entertainment gateway that you can use from the comfort of your living room. 

Mostafa Hafez 

Industry: Video Games
Founded: 2005
www.timelineinteractive.com

Timeline Interactive is a game changer in one of the world’s fastest growing industries. Founded in 2005 by Mostafa Hafez, Timeline develops video games that can be purchased and downloaded online instead of from a physical store. 

Omar Fathy

Industry: Food
Founded: 2002
www.divine-worx.com

Divine Worx is bringing high-quality casual dining to everyday Egyptians. 

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