He has extensive experience in the insurance and retail sectors. He leverages technology to help Egyptians find the insurance coverage best suited to their needs.

Abbas Jammal (photo) is an Egyptian entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Mal Bazaar, a tech startup specializing in insurance and finance.

Launched in 2022, Mal Bazaar provides an online platform that allows users to search, compare, and purchase insurance and financial products with ease. Partnering with a range of financial institutions and insurance companies, the platform helps individuals and businesses make informed decisions. Its offerings include tailored solutions for health, auto, life, and property insurance. The company operates under the supervision of the Financial Regulatory Authority and is officially registered as an insurance brokerage firm.

Jammal’s entrepreneurial journey began long before Mal Bazaar. In 2003, while still a student at the American University in Cairo (AUC), he founded the Entrepreneurs’ Society, an organization aimed at fostering entrepreneurial spirit among young Egyptians. He served as its president until 2005.

Jammal earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics in 2004 from the AUC. He furthered his education at the London Business School, obtaining an MBA in 2011. Additionally, he holds a certification from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).

His professional career began in 2004 at Good News Group, a company focused on digital solutions, where he worked as a marketing manager. In 2005, he joined Procter & Gamble Egypt as an assistant brand manager, eventually rising to the position of deputy brand manager for the Middle East region.

Melchior Koba