#073 - من تاجر لأنجح رواد الأعمال في السعودية

#073 - من تاجر لأنجح رواد الأعمال في السعودية

From Moghamra مغامرة by Moghamra Studios

October 25, 2025 · 1h 32m · Episode 73

About this episode

Sultan Al-Asmi discusses his journey from traditional industries to leading Zid, a key player in Saudi Arabia's e-commerce landscape.

In this episode, we sit down with Sultan Al-Asmi, Co-Founder and Chairman of Zid, one of Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing e-commerce startups empowering thousands of merchants to move online. Zid provides end-to-end solutions for payments, logistics, and digital operations, helping transform traditional retail across the Kingdom.Founded in 2017, Zid has raised over $50 million to date, becoming one of the leading digital commerce platforms in the GCC. Under Sultan’s leadership, the company has enabled thousands of Saudi businesses to enter the digital economy and drive the country’s retail transformation.Before founding Zid, Sultan worked in finance, operations, and contracting, experiences that shaped his understanding of how small businesses operate on the ground. What began as a mission to help local shop owners build online stores has grown into a regional success story.In this conversation, Sultan shares his journey from his early career in traditional industries to leading a technology company at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation. He reflects on leadership, culture, and what it takes to scale a business in one of the region’s fastest-evolving ecosystems.في…

People in this episode

Guest: Sultan Al-Asmi

Topics covered

  • e-commerce
  • digital transformation
  • leadership
  • small business
  • technology

Keywords

  • Sultan Al-Asmi
  • Zid
  • e-commerce
  • Saudi Arabia
  • digital economy
  • retail transformation
  • technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Zid

Places: Saudi Arabia, GCC

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