From Riyadh to the Region: Silah Opens the Door to World-Class Tech Mentorship in Arabic

The First Arabic Mentorship Platform Connecting MENA Talent to Global Tech Leaders
Subhead: Personalized, Arabic-first mentorship with 50+ vetted mentors, action-oriented programs, and a mission to train 1,000 youth by next year’s end.
Silah, the first Arabic-language mentorship platform purpose-built for the MENA region, officially launches today in Riyadh. Silah connects ambitious youth and early-career professionals with hand-picked mentors from global tech leaders including Apple, IBM, Google, Microsoft, and Meta through structured, outcome driven sessions delivered in Arabic.
Silah was created to make growth truly accessible: no jargon, no gatekeeping—just real guidance, in your language, from people who have built products, led teams, and shipped at scale. Members choose tailored mentorship paths (career pivots, product, data/AI, DevOps, design, PM, and more), set measurable milestones, and track progress with Silah’s goal-based 1:1 plans.
By focusing on Arabic-first delivery and local context, Silah becomes a bridge not just to knowledge but to confidence, networks, and global-standard execution.
What Makes Silah Different
- Arabic-first, context-aware: mentorship built for MENA realities.
- Curated mentors: 50+ experts from world-class companies, vetted for coaching skills not just CVs.
- Action over theory: milestone plans, practical tasks, and post-session follow-ups.
- Pathways, not chaos: clear tracks for Data/AI, Product, Engineering, UX, Cloud/DevOps, and career transitions.
- Community & continuity: group AMAs, webinars, and a growing alumni network.
“We’re building a regional engine for practical learning guided by people who’ve actually done the work before.”
— Rami Salman, Co-Founder, Silah
Co-founded by Nader Aljurf, Rami Salman, Nayera Gabr, and Omar Albishtawi, Silah is redefining how professionals in the Arab world connect with global expertise—building a new generation of skilled, confident, and future-ready talent. For those ready to take the next step in their careers, Silah offers a free introductory mentorship session with a global expert to help them begin their journey with clarity and direction.




