Saudi Startup Secrets Revealed: From Fintech Firestorms to Culture-Tech Wins

In this episode, Abdulaziz Ahmed e-ngineer, fintech entrepreneur, and founder of Nuqwa - shares a rich, boots-on-the-ground perspective on building startups in Saudi Arabia. From navigating a pivot out of healthcare into IoT, and then fintech, Abdulaziz unpacks the hard-won lessons from launching a savings-focused B2B2C platform and the regulatory maze that nearly derailed it. He candidly explains how understanding local financial regulation is not just a compliance checkbox but a critical growth catalyst.Abdulaziz also introduces Nuqwa, a visionary platform blending AI and digital culture to create immersive heritage art experiences. With a mission to empower Saudi artists and bring their work to a global audience, Nuqwa is part marketplace, part virtual museum—and all storytelling. This episode is a compelling listen for founders in fintech, cultural tech, and anyone curious about Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing innovation landscape.