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CairoScene
06-05-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
Dawarha Sah Ep02: Turning Ideas into Impact with Yoeil Waheed
Dawarha Sah Ep02: Turning Ideas into Impact with Yoeil Waheed Episode two of StartupScene x Falak Startups Dawarha Sah dives into everything IP. Episode two features Yoeil Waheeb, CEO and Co-Founder of Progressio Solutions and Leader of the One Million Minds initiative. Starting as an inventor, Yoeil shares his journey of transforming groundbreaking innovations into profitable business models through strategic intellectual property licensing and R&D commercialization. The conversation covers how Progressio Solutions monetizes inventions without ever producing physical products, the powerful impact of intellectual property in today's economy, and how businesses can effectively license technology to major global companies. Yoeil also discusses the role of Egypt's evolving regulatory environment in protecting and incentivizing innovation. Tune in for a unique look at how creativity, patents, and strategic partnerships can shape a thriving, sustainable business model. Dawarha Sah is the go-to podcast for entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders navigating Egypt's evolving startup landscape. With deep dives into business, investment, innovation, and policy, Dawarha Sah unpacks the critical forces shaping the region's economy. From funding strategies and AI adoption to patent licensing, R&D, and regulatory frameworks, Dawarha Sah brings together top investors, founders, and experts to explore what it takes to build, scale, and sustain a successful business. Hosted by government relations consultant Dania Ghoneim, the podcast leverages her extensive experience in risk management, policy advocacy, and business lobbying to provide real-world insights into the challenges and opportunities facing startups today. Listen to the full episode on Spotify or Anghami
TECHx
05-05-2025
- Business
- TECHx
Snowflake Showcases AI Data Cloud Capabilities in Riyadh
Home » Tech Value Chain » Global Brands » Snowflake Showcases AI Data Cloud Capabilities in Riyadh Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, hosted its flagship Data for Breakfast event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event took place at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention and brought together technology leaders, data professionals, and innovators from across the Kingdom. Attendees explored how businesses can use the AI Data Cloud to maximize the value of their data. The Snowflake platform enables organizations to activate data across lakehouses, mesh architectures, and warehouses. A keynote highlighted the power of the AI Data Cloud, followed by sessions from customers O3ai and Foodics. O3ai is a smart factory platform. Foodics is a cloud-based restaurant management and POS solution. Both shared real-world use cases demonstrating how Snowflake helps them manage and scale data. A live demo showcased the platform's performance, scalability, and ease of use. According to PwC, 81% of CEOs in Saudi Arabia adopted AI in the past year. The sessions emphasized that data is the foundation for building strong, outcome-driven AI strategies. Snowflake is also investing in the Kingdom. The company has established a regional headquarters and deployed a local cloud. These efforts support data sovereignty and align with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Mohamed Zouari, General Manager for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa at Snowflake, said the company is committed to helping organizations scale AI use cases with secure, governed data strategies. He added that the AI Data Cloud enables businesses to move from strategy to execution and unlock measurable ROI. Mohamed Abuobaida, VP of Data at Foodics, highlighted the impact of Snowflake on the F&B industry. He said that being able to act on data in real-time is a game changer. Snowflake allows Foodics to unify its data and deliver insights that enhance customer experiences and drive innovation. Snowflake research shows that 93% of enterprises in Saudi Arabia report success with generative AI initiatives. The country's $100 billion AI strategy aims to establish global leadership in technology. This is supported by strong digital infrastructure and an innovation-focused vision. To support talent development, Snowflake launched the One Million Minds program in Saudi Arabia. This initiative offers advanced AI training to professionals, helping build a future-ready workforce. With a unified platform and local presence, Snowflake is enabling scalable and impactful AI innovation. As more enterprises adopt AI, the role of a strong data foundation becomes even more critical. Key Takeaways: – 81% of Saudi CEOs adopted AI last year (PwC) – 93% of enterprises report success with Gen AI (Snowflake research) – Snowflake's local cloud and HQ support Vision 2030 goals
