Dalia Ibrahim, chairperson of Nahdet Misr Publishing House and founder and CEO of EdVentures, has received the Global Business Leadership Award at the third Global Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 in Cairo.
The festival was held under the patronage of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders from around the world.
The award recognises Ibrahim’s more than 30-year career and her contributions to business leadership, education and entrepreneurship. Under her leadership, Nahdet Misr expanded beyond publishing into digital content, education and training, educational institution management, and investment in innovation.
Ibrahim founded EdVentures in 2017 as a corporate venture capital firm focused on education technology in the Middle East and North Africa. According to the announcement, the company has supported 108 startups and invested in 29.
Ibrahim said the award reflects the work of the colleagues and partners behind the group’s progress. She added that lasting success should be measured by an institution’s positive impact on people and communities, alongside its growth.
Source: Pioneers Misr
