As of March 20, 2026, Dr. Ihab Fikry is widely recognized as a prominent leader in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) edtech sector, primarily for his role as the co-founder and CEO of almentor. Under his leadership, the platform has established itself as a leading video-based e-learning and personal development destination for the more than 400 million Arabic speakers globally. The company has maintained a strong growth trajectory, securing significant venture capital backing, including a $4.5 million Series A round in 2019, a $6.5 million Series B round in 2021, and a $10 million pre-Series C round in 2023 led by e& capital.