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investing in new MENA-based startups. However, in 2018, Freiha pivoted the business towards creating a wider impact for women of the region and reimagined Womena as the storytelling platform it is today. In 2018 Freiha and Womena also launched
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Freiha has won numerous awards for her work in the Middle East region's startup ecosystem, including "Entrepreneur of the Year" and "Investor of the Year". She is also frequently listed as one of the 'Most
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