Under the patronage of Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly, the Amwal Al Ghad Awards 2025 illuminated the achievements of Egypt’s most dynamic change-makers in business, technology, and public service. Held at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza, the 10th edition of the annual ceremony paid tribute to the architects of Egypt’s innovation economy—with a powerful emphasis on female leadership and entrepreneurial impact.
This year’s celebration showcased a sweeping narrative of economic transformation, from female boardroom powerhouses and policy trailblazers to disruptive startups shaping the future of finance, education, mobility, and tech.
Entrepreneurs of the Year
The coveted Entrepreneurs of the Year awards were presented to seven standout startups making waves in Egypt’s digital and knowledge economy. The honorees were recognized for their role in job creation, scalability, and alignment with Egypt Vision 2030.
Awarded Startups:
- Lucky – for revolutionizing consumer finance through smart digital lending
- Sahl – for streamlining bill payments and e-services for millions
- iSchool – for advancing tech education and coding literacy for youth
- Zeal – for reimagining customer loyalty through AI-driven platforms
- Sprints – for bridging Egypt’s tech talent gap with workforce-ready training
- Swypex – for simplifying expense management for the modern business
- Dkilo – for launching Egypt’s first smart mobility advertising ecosystem
Women at the Helm: Honoring the 50 Most Influential
A defining highlight of the evening was the unveiling of Egypt’s 50 Most Influential Women, a list that cuts across politics, finance, industry, academia, and civil society. This year’s honorees included senior executives, governors, legislators, and NGO founders, all credited with driving transformation in their fields.
Notable Honorees Include:
- Counselor Amal Ammar, President of the National Council for Women
- Dr. Jacqueline Azar Abdel Halim, Governor of Beheira
- Soha El-Turky, Deputy CEO, National Bank of Egypt
- Menatalla Sadek, Senior Advisor, African Infrastructure Investment Managers
- May Zein ElDein, President, Alhassan Foundation for Differently Abled Inclusion
- Hala Barakat, Director, AUC Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Ranya Bakr, CEO and Co-Founder, Al Arabi Publishing and Distributing
- Ghada Mounib, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Forset Hayah Foundation for Rare Diseases
- Dr. Hanan Soliman Gewefel, Dean, College of Applied Health Science and Technology, Misr University for Science and Technology
- Dr. Sherine Al-Shawarby, Professor of Economics, Cairo University; Associate Dean, School of Business Administration, Nile University; Secretary General, Alwaae Party
- Rania Hedeya, Regional Director a.i., UN-Habitat – Regional Office for Arab States
- Prof. Dina Shehayeb, Founder and Program Director, Architecture and Urban Design, Nile University
- Dr. Sarah Sabry, Global Lead – Urban, Save the Children; Founding Chair, Global Alliance – Cities4Children
- Dr. Maissa Shawky, Professor of Public Health, Cairo University; Former Deputy Minister of Health for Population
- Eng. Hanaa Rashad, CEO, Garrana Group and Kitchen Equipment Factory
- Ghada Tawfik, Sub-Governor for Corporate Social Responsibility, Central Bank of Egypt
- Omnia Saad Kelig, Chairwoman and Managing Director, Naeem Financial Investments; Deputy CEO, NAEEM Holding
- Mona Magdalany, Business Development Director, MLF Egypt; Founder and Director, Recto Verso Theater Troupe; Co-President, FESTIF Francophone Theater Festival
- Amel Yehia Khalil, Executive Chairwoman and Co-Founder, Venti Company
- Senator Amal Ramzy, Member, Senate Defense and National Security Committee; Owner, Al-Safwa Real Estate Investment
- Senator Dr. Aida Nassif, Member, Egyptian Senate; Secretary, Foreign Relations Committee; Vice President, Forum of Women Parliamentarians – IPU
- Dr. Marian Kaldas, Executive Director, Egyptian Center for Arbitration and Settlement of Non-Banking Financial Disputes
- Dr. Reham Abdullah Salamah, General Director, Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism; Associate Professor, Al-Azhar University
The awards drew attention to the growing influence of women not only in corporate spaces but in urban development, public health, sustainable finance, and digital transformation.
Lifelong Achievement Awards: Honoring Women Who Changed Egypt
Eight iconic Egyptian women received the Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of service that shaped Egypt’s economic, legal, and humanitarian landscape:
- Mona Zulficar – legal pioneer and human rights advocate
- Azza Fahmy – globally renowned jewelry designer and cultural entrepreneur
- Dr. Ghada Waly – Executive Director, UN Office on Drugs and Crime
- Amb. Moushira Khattab, former Minister for Family and Population
- Dr. Hala Elsaid, former Minister of Planning and Development
- Lobna Helal, former Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Egypt
- Amb. Nabila Makram, advocate for expatriate inclusion
- Yousriya Loza Sawiris, philanthropist and founder of Sawiris Foundation
Resilient Nation in a Region Under Strain
Despite regional turbulence, the awards ceremony underscored Egypt’s enduring economic resilience, bolstered by structural reforms, digital acceleration, and a surge in women-led and youth-led enterprises.
As conflict loomed over nearby regions, Abdel Fattah opened the evening by stressing unity and long-term vision:
Platform for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Since its launch in 2015, the Amwal Al Ghad Awards have evolved into one of Egypt’s foremost platforms for celebrating entrepreneurial leadership, gender equity, sustainability, and inclusive growth.
This year’s event, themed “Celebrating the Visionaries Redefining Success,” was organized by Amwal Al Ghad in partnership with the Top 50 Women Forum.
