Abdallah Abu-Sheikh — Co-Founder

As one of the MENA region’s most influential entrepreneurs, Abdallah Abu-Sheikh is a technology leader known for building successful ventures across fintech and digital innovation. He is among the few regional founders to have created a platform reaching more than 150 million users. Abdallah has played a defining role in shaping the Middle East’s tech landscape, founding and scaling platforms such as Botim, PayBy, Rizek, and Barq, products that have connected and empowered hundreds of millions globally. With a career spanning digital services, finance, and mobility, Abdallah is driven by a vision to make technology more inclusive, human, and impactful. He continues to collaborate with leading teams and investors across the region to develop the next generation of initiatives at the intersection of AI, finance, and everyday life. Abdallah’s achievements have earned him recognition from Most Influential Arabs (2025), Arabian Business Power of Finance: Top 30 Finance Professionals in the GCC (2024), Investor of the Year by Entrepreneur Middle East (2023), Young Achiever of the Year (2023), GCC Top 50 CEOs (2023), Top 100 Most Inspiring Leaders (2023), Forbes 30 Under 30 (2023), Most Influential Arabs (2022), and Forbes Under 30 El Gouna (2022), a testament to his commitment to purposeful innovation and regional progress. Abdallah remains passionate about connecting with innovators, investors, and builders shaping the future of technology and finance.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Digital Innovation Leader with extensive entrepreneurial experience.

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Experience: 11 yrs 4 mos