Middle East’s Creator Economy's Big Moment with Ahmad Aburob and Dana Darwish

Mar 11, 6:00 – 8:00 PM (UTC)

Amman

Zain Innovation Campus (ZINC), King Hussein Business Park, Building 23, عمّان, 11831

Our first Startup Grind Ramadan Night and Creator Economy event is here, and we’re thrilled to welcome Ahmad Aburob and Dana Darwish. Ahmad, the founder and CEO of The Content Factory, is one of Jordan’s most followed content creators, boasting 15M+ followers across YouTube and Instagram. Dana is the program manager of Jordan Source at MoDEE and a host at Play 99.5.

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About this event

Our first Startup Grind Ramadan Night and Creator Economy event is here, and we’re thrilled to welcome Ahmad Aburob and Dana Darwish. 

Ahmad Aburob is a leading Middle Eastern YouTuber boasting 15M+ followers across YouTube and Instagram; he is known for his fast-paced, high-energy content that blends comedy, education, and travel. His unique storytelling, dynamic editing, and engaging humor make him a standout in the digital space. Beyond YouTube, Aburob is the founder of The Content Factory (TCF), a company dedicated to helping brands produce impactful content. With his sights set on becoming the most prominent YouTuber in the region, he continues to innovate, entertain, and inspire millions across the Arab world.

Dana Darwish is an accomplished PR professional with over 10 years of experience across a diverse array of industries. Dana currently serves as the Program Manager of Jordan Source, an initiative under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship that encourages active investment into Jordan’s thriving tech sector and provides insights into the benefits of outsourcing tech jobs and entering new markets. She holds two Master’s degrees from HEC Paris and the University of Sunderland in London. She's also a host at Play 99.5.

The event will take place at the Zain Innovation Campus on Tuesday, March 11, at 9:00 PM.

Please book your tickets before it's too late, and don't forget to bring the Ramadan vibes.

Check out what happened

Speakers

  • Ahmad Aburob

    The Content Factory

    Founder + CEO

  • Dana Darwish

    Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship

    Jordan Source Program Manager

When

When

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (UTC)

Organizers

  • Mo Salah

    Startup Grind

    Country Manager (Jordan)

  • Dina Alnabulsi

    Amman Chapter Co-director @ Startup Grind

  • Moh'd Nour Shahen

    SkyFalcons

    Amman Chapter Co-director @ Startup Grind

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Google Cloud

Partner

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Zain Innovation Campus

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