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Young Entrepreneurs Transform Riyadh: Food Waste Solutions, Disability Transport, and Cultural Innovation

Young Entrepreneurs Transform Riyadh: Food Waste Solutions, Disability Transport, and Cultural Innovation

Young people in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, are leading the city's transformation into a hub of social progress.
They are involved in community organizing, entrepreneurship, and cultural innovation, driving positive change.

Talal Al-Hammad, editor-in-chief of entArabi, highlights the significance of this shift towards sustainable and inclusive development.

Young entrepreneurs in Riyadh are deeply engaged in the latest entrepreneurship trends and are solving unique Saudi issues with innovative solutions across sectors like fintech, edtech, proptech, blockchain, and AI.

The text discusses two successful entrepreneurial ventures in Riyadh: the Barakah app and Hemam app.

The Barakah app, founded by Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Rabah Habiss, addresses the issue of food waste by offering discounts on excess food from restaurants and stores through a mobile platform.

The Hemam app, founded by Bader Alarjani, aims to improve access to transport services for people with disabilities and promote greater inclusivity in daily life.

The entrepreneurial scene in Riyadh is thriving due to Vision 2030 and government support, which aims to diversify the economy and foster innovation.

This, coupled with increased access to venture capital, angel investors, and government grants, provides essential financial support for testing and scaling innovative ideas.

EntArabi is a key player in Riyadh's startup ecosystem, promoting youth achievements, providing a directory of startups, and sharing inspiring founder stories.

Aspiring entrepreneurs are encouraged to utilize government initiatives and grants, and the power of storytelling to gain support and influence.

Morouj Meliebary, a senior section manager at the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, is working to revitalize Riyadh's cultural heritage and promote artistic expression, with a goal of transforming the city into a global art gallery.

Riyadh Art is a public art initiative in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, aimed at transforming the city into an open-air gallery.

Launched in March 2019 under the supervision of the Committee of Grand Projects and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the project involves placing art across the city to represent its people.

The initiative encourages youth participation and provides opportunities for young artists to learn from experienced ones.

Riyadh Art is one of the largest public art projects in the world.

Noor Riyadh is an annual light and art festival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featuring public installations, talks, tours, workshops, and events.

The initiative promotes cultural exchange between local and non-Saudi artists.

Meliebary, a Saudi anthropologist, emphasizes the importance of inclusion and shared commonalities.

The festival has expanded digitally, allowing young Saudis to engage with the global art community and showcase Saudi transformation.

Meliebary, a passionate writer, published her first book.

Then, she joined the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, where she aims to make a positive impact by promoting inclusivity, sustainability, and cultural enrichment.
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