Under his leadership, Majarra manages a portfolio of high-impact platforms including Harvard Business Review Arabia, MIT Technology Review Arabia, Popular Science – Al Oloum Lil Omoom, Stanford Social Innovation Review Arabia, and Nafsity. Haykal also leads Manhom?, which has become the largest Arabic-language database of people and institutions in just a few years. His role bridges media, digital knowledge, and technological innovation.
Co-Founder & CEO
Ammar Haykal
Ammar Haykal is the Co-Founder and CEO of Majarra, a leading Arabic content company operating across Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Since joining the company (formerly Haykal Media) in 2007, he has spearheaded its growth into one of the most influential publishers in the region.
Career Journey
– Co-Founder & CEO – Majarra (2007 – Present) – Founder – Manhom? (Largest Arabic database of people & institutions) – Board Member – Transtech Systems – Board Member – Lablab AI
Academic Credentials
– Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Finance – American University of Beirut (2006)
Leadership Impact
Haykal is widely recognized as a thought leader in technology and digital media. His work has expanded the reach of high-quality Arabic content, empowering professionals and institutions with knowledge resources in their native language. Beyond publishing, his contributions to conferences and industry events highlight his influence in shaping the digital content ecosystem across the Arab world.
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