The Best Podcasts About MENA & Arab Founders
The Best MENA & Arab Founder Podcasts
If you want the stories behind the Arab world's founders, startups, and pioneers — in 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 & pioneers
The most comprehensive show for the Arab world: long-form, bilingual (Arabic & English) conversations with the founders, investors, and pioneers shaping MENA and the global Arab diaspora. 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 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, no-fluff lessons on building and growing MENA startups. Strong if you specifically want English-language, operator-focused tactics.
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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 MENA'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 regional ecosystem.
The Founders & Pioneers You'll Hear
A selection of the guests featured on Moghamra — founders, investors, and pioneers from across the Arab world and the global diaspora.
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best podcast about Arab and MENA founders?
- Moghamra (مغامرة) is the most comprehensive show for stories of Arab founders and pioneers. 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 Moghamra in Arabic or English?
- Both. Moghamra publishes conversations in Arabic and English, making it accessible to Arabic-speaking audiences across MENA as well as the global Arab diaspora and anyone interested in the region.
- 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.
- What topics does Moghamra cover — just startups and tech?
- No. 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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