Dalia Ibrahim Crowned with Global Business Leadership Award at Global Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 in Cairo
Dalia Ibrahim, Chairperson of Nahdet Misr Publishing Group and Founder & CEO of EdVentures, has been honored with the Global Business Leadership Award during the third edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF) 2026. Held in Cairo under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the festival brought together a distinguished international gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, and economic thought leaders from around the world.
Thirty Years of Institutional Transformation and Leadership
This international accolade crowns a prolific career spanning more than three decades, during which Dalia Ibrahim spearheaded a major strategic transformation within Nahdet Misr Group. Under her leadership, the organization evolved from a pioneering publishing house into an integrated ecosystem offering comprehensive solutions across print and digital publishing, education and vocational training, and the management of educational institutions—significantly boosting the competitiveness of the education and skills development sector in Egypt and the Arab world.
Fostering Innovation and Empowering Startups Through EdVentures
Driven by her belief in the power of technology to shape the future of learning, Dalia Ibrahim founded EdVentures in 2017 as the first corporate venture capital arm dedicated to Educational Technology (EdTech) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. To date, the company has successfully incubated and supported 108 startups and injected direct investments into 29 companies, delivering innovative educational solutions tailored to modern demands.
Dalia Ibrahim: True Success is Measured by Sustainable Impact
Commenting on the recognition, Dalia Ibrahim expressed her pride in receiving the award, affirming that it is the fruit of teamwork and continuous efforts shared with her team and partners. She added: "True organizational success is not measured solely by growth and numbers, but by the ability to create a positive, sustainable impact on the lives of individuals and communities, and to unlock new horizons for future generations. This is the core of our mission at Nahdet Misr and EdVentures—investing in knowledge and innovation to build a brighter future."
A Global Platform and a Track Record of International Acclaim
The Global Entrepreneurship Festival serves as a premier international forum for exchanging expertise and building partnerships among investors and decision-makers to accelerate startup growth. This latest win adds to an impressive track record of regional and international honors earned by Dalia Ibrahim, most notably her recurring inclusion in Forbes Middle East’s list of the Most Powerful Businesswomen, in recognition of her influential contributions to business leadership and the advancement of the education and entrepreneurship ecosystem across the region.
