Dr. Ashraf Ibrahim is a leading Arab economist, entrepreneur, and the founder and host of Mokhbir Eqtisadi, the largest Arabic YouTube platform dedicated to economics and financial literacy. His work has amassed more than 1 billion views and over 15 million followers across digital platforms, making him one of the most influential economic voices in the Arab world.
Through accessible storytelling and clear analysis, Dr. Ashraf helps audiences understand inflation, investing, global markets, and personal finance. Beyond content creation, he is an active investor and business leader with ventures spanning media, technology, wealth management, real estate, healthcare, and financial education. He also advises governments, institutions, and private companies across the MENA region on building impactful economic content ecosystems.
At BRIDGE Summit, Dr. Ashraf Ibrahim will explore the economic forces transforming the region, the future of financial literacy, and how storytelling can shape a more informed and empowered Arab generation.
Money moves fast, but information moves faster. In an age where creators explain markets better and quicker than economists, stories about inflation, jobs, or crypto can go viral overnight and influence real impact. This session explores how content creators are reshaping the way people understand, react to, and participate in the global economy, where one viral moment can shift perception, influence policy, and redefine trust in institutions.
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Co-founder, The School of Hard Knocks
Singer, Songwriter & Actress, Faia Younan
Head of EMEA, Canva; Co-founder & CEO, Flourish
Music & Entertainment Expert , Anghami OSN+
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