He's dedicated to expanding financial access in Egypt. As a tech entrepreneur, he develops innovative solutions to simplify and improve the financial lives of Egyptians.

Ahmed Mahmoud Abdeen (photo) is an Egyptian electronics engineer and tech entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of ElGameya, a fintech startup transforming traditional financial practices in Egypt.

Founded in 2019, ElGameya modernizes Egypt’s centuries-old Gameya savings cycles, a form of rotating savings and credit association. The startup offers a user-friendly, innovative solution aimed at enhancing financial security. Through its mobile app, users can join online savings circles, make payments digitally, and receive their funds seamlessly.

"By leveraging cutting-edge technology, we ensure secure transactions and customer satisfaction. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to take control of their finances and build a better future," the company states on LinkedIn.

Abdeen holds a bachelor’s degree in electronics and communications engineering from Cairo University and a master’s degree in business administration from the Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University in Scotland, UK.

In 2015, he joined the Life Makers Foundation, a youth-led NGO focused on volunteerism, where he served as a program manager. In 2017, he became a program coordinator at the British Council in Cairo, an international organization promoting cultural relations and educational opportunities. From 2018 to 2019, he worked as a project manager at InnoVilla, a group of companies specializing in high-quality software and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) solutions.

By Melchior Koba,

Editing by Sèna D. B. de Sodji