At the RiseUp Conference in Cairo, Mariam Mossalli, Founder of Nish Arabia, expressed her enthusiasm for engaging with Egypt’s vibrant startup ecosystem. She noted that Egypt’s more mature market offers valuable best practices that can be adapted across Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC. Mossalli highlighted the importance of regional knowledge exchange, stressing that collaboration between Arab countries strengthens brands and shared identity. As an angel investor, she reaffirmed her focus on supporting female-founded businesses. She believes empowering women entrepreneurs is driving meaningful change across regional industries, particularly in fashion.














