Our second January 2025 issue is headlined by Daniil Shuleyko, CEO of Yango Group. Under his guidance, the company has transformed from a ride-hailing app into a global digital ecosystem spanning mobility, e-commerce, food delivery, fintech, entertainment, and more, across 30 countries in the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, Europe, and beyond. “Trust is built on the ground, not behind a desk,” says Shuleyko, as he delves into the hyperlocal strategies that have driven his firm’s growth.
Also in this issue: we speak with Amir Khan, the boxing legend who made US$40 million inside the ring and is now giving some of it back to good causes; and Sherif Foda, the CEO and Chairman of Nesr, who wants to break regional business stereotypes while making billions in the process.
Plus, hear from Samantha Evans, Managing Director - MENA at Startup Genome, who is helming initiatives that help entrepreneurs turn global ambitions into reality. We also profile four startups who presented at the inaugural FII8 Investment