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Forbes 30 Under 30’s Most Inspiring Syrians 2024: 7 Names You Should Know
If you’re wondering what Syrians are up to in 2024, the answer is: they’re killing it on the global stage! From tech innovators to social impact leaders, here are 7 Syrian stars who earned their spot on the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2024.
Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 2024: Syrians on Sports & Entertainment
1. Abdullah Aljassim (With the Saudi Abdulaziz Alhumaid)
These two have completely changed the ticketing game! With their platform GrintaHub, fans can now exchange and resell tickets. Since 2021, they’ve sold over 2 million tickets and teamed up with huge events like Formula 1 and the Jeddah Season. They’re making sure no one misses out on the action!
Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 2024: Syrians on Commerce & Finance
Denis is bringing QR codes to the world of F&B! As the founder of Tipz, a payment system for restaurants, he’s making dining out a breeze. His company has processed millions in orders already and has clients like DUO Gastrobar and Babushka. A true fintech innovator!
Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 2024: Syrians on Social Impact
3. Maya Ghazal
Maya’s not just training to become a pilot—she’s also a fierce advocate for refugees. As a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, she’s on a mission to improve lives through education and safe migration paths. And she’s doing all of this while earning the Princess Diana Legacy Award. Talk about goals!
Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 2024: Syrians on Science & Technology
This guy is making surgery smarter with AI! Dani developed a system that gives real-time feedback to surgeons to improve their skills. He’s also the founder of Arabs in Machine Learning, helping bring more tech talent from the Arab world. The future of healthcare is definitely in good hands!
Firas is changing how businesses sell with Sanoflow, a platform that lets companies sell directly through WhatsApp, Instagram, and more. He’s already working with over 240 businesses in the U.A.E. and Saudi Arabia, and with his recent funding round, he’s only getting started.
6. Marwa Khost
At Google, Marwa is making sure Arabic speakers get the best out of Google’s tech. She led campaigns for tools like Google Maps and Translate, and even co-created a show called “Googleyat” to make tech easier for Arabic users. She’s also teaching teachers how to use AI tools. So cool!
7. Wael Othman
Wael invented “LaparoSense,” a sensory system for surgeries that helps surgeons feel what they can’t see. His tech is set to make surgeries safer and more precise, and it’s already ready for commercialization. This is the kind of innovation that saves lives!
These seven Syrians are proof that no matter where you’re from, you can make a huge impact. We can’t wait to see where they go next!
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