Ahmad Nahas | أحمد النحاس
Syrian Entrepreneur, Author
& Media Producer
Founder of Syria's first integrated e-commerce platform, and author of the first book documenting the Syrian startup experience from the inside. Today he funds and runs a media operation exceeding 20 million monthly views, including continuous field reporting from Syrian markets. On that basis, he advises companies evaluating entry into the Syrian market.
At a Glance
Twenty years of experience across Syria, Türkiye, Malaysia and Egypt. A path that began with business studies and was capped with an MBA in Public Relations from Malaysia. He founded Syria's first e-commerce platform, then documented the journey in a book published by Mosaic for Studies and Publication, Sharjah. Today he funds and manages three media projects exceeding 20 million monthly views, and serves as Secretary of the Association of Syrian Entrepreneurs, one of its fourteen founders, a journey covered by six Arab and international media outlets.
The Journey in Four Chapters
Harbuk, The Venture
Syria's first integrated e-commerce platform. From an idea born in the hardest of conditions to a 2021 peak of 20,000+ monthly orders.
Read the story → 02The Book
“Harbuk: A Startup in the World's Most Volatile Market (Syria)”, the first book documenting the Syrian startup experience from the inside. Published by Mosaic, Sharjah.
About the book → 03Media & Productions
Produced by Mesh-Mosh Creative Lab: Mokhtar Al Souq, the Dr. Sara show, and the Mesh Impossible podcast, over 20 million monthly views.
The projects → 04Syrian Entrepreneurs Union
Co-founder and Secretary, one of 14 founders. From a community founded in late 2024 to an officially registered association (AoSEn) in late 2025.
Role & activities →Considering the Syrian market?
Market entry advisory for consumer brands, retail groups and e-commerce platforms, built on six years operating inside the market, and live field reporting twelve times a month.