Meet the Team Behind Digital Boom
At Digital Boom, we believe great journalism starts with people who live and breathe the industry. Our team brings a sharp editorial lens, regional insight, and a passion for telling the stories that matter in tech, media, and marketing across MENA.
Editorial Leadership
Ahmed Maher – Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Ahmed launched Digital Boom to spotlight the region’s digital transformation. With over a decade of experience in media, marketing, and product, he oversees editorial strategy, SEO direction, and partnerships across MENA. He’s led content teams, covered high-impact tech trends, and built Digital Boom into a trusted voice for professionals across the region.
Dana Khammash – Senior Editor
Dana curates and edits some of our most-read features, with a sharp eye for stories that blend insight and impact. From startup deep dives to brand campaign analysis, she ensures every article meets international journalism standards while speaking directly to MENA’s dynamic audience.
Dalia Khirfan – Culture & Community Editor
Dalia leads content that bridges tech, creativity, and culture. She highlights rising voices, emerging creators, and social media shifts shaping the future of work, influence, and identity in the region. Her background in journalism and audience research informs how we stay relevant to new generations of readers.
Want to Join Us?
We’re always looking for contributors and collaborators who want to shape the digital conversation in MENA. Learn how to write for Digital Boom.
Ashraf HelalAshraf Helal is an international executive coach and leadership facilitator with 25+ years of experience in customer operations. He is a PCC-accredite...- Ahmed HussamCEO & Founder at Afqar Studio, Deputy Chairman of Arabian Systems, Architect, UX and Branding Consultant, EMEA Ambassador at Hootsuite.
Alaa TarawnehAlaa Tarawneh is a digital marketing and brand management professional with over a decade of experience leading brand strategy for Toyota, Lexus, and ...
Alex MaloufAlex Malouf is the MEA region's first communications innovator (Holmes Report) and Rising Star (PRovoke Media), uniquely holding Chartered Communicato...
Ahmed MaherAhmed Maher is a marketing and growth leader with a proven track record across telecom, fintech, publishing, charity, government, e-commerce, and spor...
Abdelrahman WahbaAbdelrahman Wahba is a product strategist and tech storytelling coach with 17+ years of experience scaling startups across Europe and MENA. He's buil...- Dalia KhirfanDalia is a digital marketing strategist and SEO specialist based in Amman, Jordan, with expertise in MENA market optimization and search strategy. As ...
Dana KhammashBased in Amman, Jordan, Dana Khammash is a culture and media writer at Digital Boom. She explores the evolving landscape of entertainment across the A...
Eman HanafiEman Hanafi is a Technical Sales Specialist at IBM Egypt with over 16 years of experience in technical support, customer service, and social media str...
Enaam AliEnaam Ali is a seasoned marketing and client services professional with proven expertise in strategic brand management and creative solution developme...
Nouran GhannamNouran Ghannam is the Chief Executive Officer of Stllr Network, a role she has held since December 2021. With over a decade of experience in marketing...
