8. Firas Abdulwahed

Age: 29
Occupation: Founder & CEO of Sanoflow Technologies
Nationality: Syrian/ Romanian
Residence: U.A.E.
Category: Science & Technology

Abdulwahed established Sanoflow in 2021. It is a conversational commerce platform that enables B2C businesses to sell on chat platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger. It also provides insights into team performance, customer engagement, and sales trends. Currently, it serves 243 businesses in the U.A.E. and Saudi Arabia, including Novomed, Silkor, DOCIB Pharmacies, Galadari Motor Driving Centre, Belhasa Driving Center, Canadian Medical Center, and Modern Vet. It has raised $500,000 in a pre-seed round from TinySeed, Oraseya Capital, and angel investors.