Raya Holding for Financial Investments turned 25 ?????…
What a meaningful opportunity it was for me to be part of the celebration! From its beginnings as a homegrown conglomerate to becoming a regional leader in #trade, #datacenters, #payment rails, financial inclusion, and food supply chain, this milestone is a testament to resilience, vision, and #homegrownExcellence.
I was truly honored to be invited as a guest speaker for this special occasion, joining the leadership and management team of Raya Financial Holdings. Sharing the stage with the incredibly talented Mostafa Menessy, co-founder and CTO of Paymob and Abdelaziz Abdel Nabi, founder and managing partner of Catalyst Partners, leading the first #SPAC on the EGX, was inspiring.
Our conversation tackled the evolving #investment landscape, regional trends, and the pivotal role Raya Financial Holdings plays in fostering trust among international investors in Egypt’s fintech ecosystem. We also explored Raya’s broader contributions: from their cutting-edge data centers to their commitment to regulatory compliance, #cybersecurity, and technology adoption. These are not just operational wins—they’re strategic pillars shaping the region’s future.
I also had the chance to draw parallels with Plug and Play Tech Center vast experience as the leading global open #innovation platform. With our extensive corporate partnership networks, access to strategic data on investment and innovation trends and our relationship with tens of thousands of #startups across our hubs and centers of excellence, it’s clear how vital platforms like these are for ecosystem growth. #Egypt, in particular, shines as a beacon of potential, supported by world-class, homegrown players like Raya.
This moment was also personal for me, as my journey with Raya began 12 years ago. Raya was my first professional experience, where I interned as a marketing reasearch assistant at Raya Trade. I was fortunate to work under the sweetest Amina Khalil ???? ?????? ????? ?????, whose mentorship left a lasting impression on my career.
During my internship, I also had the privilege of working with industry MVPs like Hossam Ezz, who generously supported my university thesis at the time. Fast forward a decade, and I found myself reconnecting with familiar faces in a leadership role at Fawry. Life has an incredible way of weaving connections over time. cc: Dr. Hamed Shamma
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A heartfelt thank you to Hossam Hussein, Group CFO of Raya Holding for Financial Investments for his leadership and his kind recognition during the event and to Reem Osama from HR, your work in building a robust connected culture is nothing short of inspiring. Keep leading with passion—it makes all the difference.
Congratulations, Raya, on 25 years of #innovation and #excellence. Here’s to many more decades of driving growth and shaping the future! ???? ???? cc: Ahmed Khalil Nanis El Essaily
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