About Ahmad
A journey blending entrepreneurship, writing and digital production
In a constant pursuit of turning experience into real impact that can inspire others.
Ahmad Nahas founded Harbuk, Syria's first integrated e-commerce platform, a pioneering venture in a market with limited technical infrastructure. From that experience came his book, “Harbuk: A Startup in the World's Most Volatile Market (Syria)”, published by Mosaic in Sharjah as the first work documenting the Syrian startup experience from the inside.
He later moved into digital media, funding and producing projects that blend entrepreneurship with human stories, the Mesh Impossible podcast and Mokhtar Al Souq, alongside supervising and funding the Dr. Sara show. Today, the content he funds and manages reaches more than 20 million monthly views across social platforms.
In late 2024 he co-founded the Syrian Entrepreneurs Union, officially registered as an association in late 2025, where he serves as Secretary, supporting young entrepreneurs and connecting them with investors and experts across the Arab world.
He was also listed among the “1,000 Syrian Talents”, one thousand prominent Syrian figures recognized for competence, entrepreneurship and impact in building modern Syria. He also has a profile in the Manhom (“Who Are They?”) encyclopedia of notable figures.
Timeline
The beginning
A professional path spanning Syria, Türkiye and Malaysia, building a holistic view combining analytical thinking with practical openness.
Founding Harbuk
Launching Syria's first integrated e-commerce platform, answering a real need in a market with no digital solutions.
The peak
The platform reached over 20,000 monthly orders, an unprecedented figure in the Syrian market.
Closing the Harbuk chapter
After six years, he closed the Harbuk chapter. The next step was sharing the experience rather than starting a new company; in September 2024 the journey of digital content production and distribution began.
The book + founding SEU
Documenting the experience in the “Harbuk” book, and co-founding the Syrian Entrepreneurs Union (SEU) in late 2024 as one of 14 founders.
Official registration
The Association of Syrian Entrepreneurs (AoSEn) officially registered in late 2025, with Ahmad serving as Secretary.
Academic Path
He earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, majoring in Marketing, from the Arab International University in Syria, followed by an MBA in Public Relations from Malaysia, and a diploma in Public Relations from the International Public Relations Association.
His professional experience spanned Syria, Türkiye and Malaysia between 2006 and 2017, a diversity of cultural and professional environments that shaped a holistic vision combining analytical thinking with practical openness.
Moments from the Journey
Read the full journey, from the idea to the book
The Harbuk story