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Egypt boasts a remarkable pool of young talent pushing boundaries and making a significant impact. This year’s Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 list recognizes 19 inspiring Egyptians across various categories, showcasing their diverse achievements. On this list, women made remarkable spots across various sectors.
Science & Technology Leads the Charge
The Science & Technology category is a hotbed of innovation, with several young Egyptians at the forefront:
- Nada Raafat Elkharashi: Co-founder of Electric Skin, a project generating electricity from ambient air with biomaterials.
- Nadin Younes: A research associate at Qatar University, developing point-of-care diagnostic tests for infectious diseases.
- Salma Younes: A Ph.D. candidate developing sustainable antimicrobial hydrogels as potential alternatives to antibiotics.
Beyond Technology: A Diverse Range of Achievers
The list extends far beyond technology, recognizing excellence in various fields:
- Sports & Entertainment: Para Powerlifters Fatma Elyan and Mohamed Elmenyawy, Olympic medalist Ahmed ElGendy, footballer Omar Marmoush, and comedian Saleh El Nawawy.
- Commerce & Finance: Mrkoon (construction scrap and surplus sales), Fatma Mostafa (jewelry design), Fati’s (cloud-based bakery), CULT Egypt (coffee shops), ēlancē (customized furniture), Octo (digital banking services), UltraTeb (connecting vendors and hospitals), mtor (B2B marketplace for car mechanics), FlapKap (credit solutions for SMEs), and Jellavu (women’s clothing).
- Social Impact: Alia Zaki (humanitarian work with UN WFP Palestine), Hazem Awad (research on reducing emissions from fossil fuels), Mohamed Tarek & Naglaa Mohamed (P-Vita: recycling agricultural waste), Tutoruu (university-specific social network app), Vidana Abdel Khalek (safety programs at Careem), and Yomna Mohei El Din (economic policy research).
