YallaGo!, the leading ride-hailing platform in Syria, has been officially awarded the title of “Startup of the Year 2025” during Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Syria. The award highlights a significant milestone for the Damascus-based company, recognizing its ability to scale operations and provide critical economic opportunities despite the country’s challenging operating environment.
From Resilience to Market Leadership
The recognition comes as YallaGo! cements its status as a dominant player in Syria’s transportation sector. Launched during a period of conflict and economic instability, the company has grown from a nascent operation into a vital economic engine. According to the company’s leadership, the platform now supports over 35,000 driver families who rely on the app for income generation.
Khaled Moustafa, Co-Founder and CEO of YallaGo!, described the journey as moving “from impossible to inevitable.” In a statement following the win, Moustafa emphasized that the startup’s success is a testament to refusing to wait for perfect conditions before innovating. The company is currently approaching the one-million download mark, signaling widespread adoption across the Syrian market.
A Growing Ecosystem
The award was presented by Startup Syria, the community-powered initiative that organizes Global Entrepreneurship Week in the country. Founded in 2013, Startup Syria has been instrumental in reconnecting the fragmented Syrian entrepreneurial landscape, hosting meetups across major global cities including Berlin, Dubai, and San Francisco to engage the diaspora.
For YallaGo!, this accolade serves as a stepping stone toward regional ambitions. The company has stated that while they have secured the local market, their strategic vision includes expanding their smart transportation brand across the broader Middle East.
About YallaGo!
YallaGo! is the leading ride-hailing technology company in Syria, headquartered in Damascus. Providing smart transportation solutions that cater to the specific needs of the local community, the platform connects passengers with reliable transport while creating tens of thousands of income-generating opportunities for drivers. With nearly one million downloads, YallaGo! is currently expanding its services to become a major smart transport brand in the Middle East.
Source: Khaled Moustafa
