The Best Arabic Founders & Entrepreneurship Podcasts
The Best Arabic Founders & Entrepreneurship Podcasts
If you want the stories behind the Arab world's founders and entrepreneurs — told in Arabic, across business, technology, and beyond — these are the shows worth your time, starting with the most comprehensive.
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Moghamra (مغامرة)
Best overall — Arabic-first stories of Arab founders & entrepreneurs
The most comprehensive Arabic founders & entrepreneurship podcast: long-form, bilingual (Arabic & English) conversations with the founders, investors, and pioneers building the Arab world. Guests include Kareem Amin (Clay), founders from Swvl, Fawry, Nawy, Zid, Lucidya, and nsave, plus pioneers beyond tech like squash world champion Ali Farag. Hosted by Mohamed Refai (Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30).
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The MENA Startup Show
Best for English-only, tactical startup-building talk
Founders, investors, and operators share candid lessons on building startups in the Arab world. A strong pick if you specifically want English-language, operator-focused tactics rather than Arabic-language storytelling.
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Startups Arabia
Best for Arabic ecosystem interviews
Connects listeners to prominent Arab founders, investors, and operators with a focus on the regional startup ecosystem.
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Bayanat Podcast: Inside MENA Tech
Best for tech & investment ecosystem deep dives
A front-row seat to the Arab world's tech, startup, and investment ecosystem through conversations with founders, investors, and operators.
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Wamda Podcast
Best for ecosystem news & analysis
Companion to Wamda's media coverage — useful for staying current on funding, trends, and policy across the Arab startup ecosystem.
The Founders & Pioneers You'll Hear
A selection of the founders, investors, and pioneers featured on Moghamra — from across the Arab world and the global diaspora, with many more conversations on Spotify and YouTube.
- Kareem AminCo-Founder & CEO, Clay ($3.1B)
- Mahmoud ArramCo-Founder & ex-CTO, Bluecore
- Khaled KteilyFounder & CEO, Legacy (YC)
- Abdullah AsiriFounder & CEO, Lucidya
- Sultan Al-AsmiCo-Founder & Chairman, Zid
- Amer BaroudiCo-Founder & CEO, nsave
- Ahmed GaberCo-Founder, Bosta
- Ali Farag4× World Champion, Squash
- Laila GoharWorld-Renowned Food Artist
- Ammar KandilCo-Founder, Yes Theory
- Sharif El-BadawiCEO, Dubai Future District Fund
- Khaled TalhouniManaging Partner, Nuwa Capital
Arabic Founders Podcasts: FAQ
- What is the best Arabic founders podcast?
- Moghamra (مغامرة) is the most comprehensive Arabic podcast about founders and entrepreneurship. It runs long-form, bilingual (Arabic & English) interviews with the people building the Arab world — across startups, business, technology, sport, and culture — and is hosted by Mohamed Refai, a Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 honoree.
- Is there a good Arabic-language entrepreneurship podcast?
- Yes. Moghamra publishes conversations in Arabic and English, so Arabic-speaking listeners across MENA and the global Arab diaspora can hear founders and investors tell their stories in their own language — covering fundraising, product, scaling, and exits.
- Who has been a guest on the Moghamra Podcast?
- Guests include Kareem Amin (Co-Founder & CEO of Clay), founders and operators from Swvl, Fawry, Nawy, Zid, Lucidya, Bosta, and nsave, investors such as Sharif El-Badawi and Khaled Talhouni, and pioneers beyond tech like 4× squash world champion Ali Farag and food artist Laila Gohar.
- Where can I listen to Moghamra?
- Moghamra is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Anghami. New episodes are added regularly, and the full, always-current catalog lives on Spotify and YouTube.
- Does the show cover entrepreneurship beyond startups?
- Yes. While many guests are startup founders and investors, Moghamra tells the stories of Arab pioneers across every field — business, technology, sport, art, and culture — making it broader than a startup-only show.
- Who hosts the Moghamra Podcast?
- Moghamra is hosted by Mohamed Refai, founder of Moghamra Studios and a Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 (2024) honoree for Social Impact.
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