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Nader Al-Mahdi Wins the “Arab Innovator” Award in China 2025 for the “Sakan Academy” Project
GrowFast announced the crowning of Arab innovator Nader Al-Mahdi with the Arab Innovator Award in China for 2025, in recognition of his pioneering project, “Sakan Academy”, which is considered a promising initiative in developing educational pathways and supporting linguistic and cultural integration for Arab children and families residing in China.
GrowFast completes the mentorship phase and moves into the final project evaluation stage
GrowFast concluded the mentorship and guidance phase of the “Arab Innovator” competition, following the implementation of a training program that supported participants in developing their projects and preparing for the final stage. Yesterday, the platform hosted an official evaluation session that ran from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., during which the owners of 18 projects delivered their final presentations before a specialized judging panel.
Announcement of the First-Stage Results of the “Arab Innovator” Competition and the Launch of the Mentorship Phase for Qualified Teams
GroFast has announced the successful completion of the first stage of the “Arab Innovator” competition, held in its inaugural edition dedicated to developing sustainable solutions for challenges faced by the Arab community in China. The competition received significant attention, with 83 innovative projects submitted from various Arab countries. Of these, 23 projects—representing 28%—qualified for the second stage after meeting the initial requirements and aligning with the competition’s objectives.
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Nader Al-Mahdi Wins the “Arab Innovator” Award in China 2025 for the “Sakan Academy” Project
GrowFast announced the crowning of Arab innovator Nader Al-Mahdi with the Arab Innovator Award in China for 2025, in recognition of his pioneering project, “Sakan Academy”, which is considered a promising initiative in developing educational pathways and supporting linguistic and cultural integration for Arab children and families residing in China.
GrowFast completes the mentorship phase and moves into the final project evaluation stage
GrowFast concluded the mentorship and guidance phase of the “Arab Innovator” competition, following the implementation of a training program that supported participants in developing their projects and preparing for the final stage. Yesterday, the platform hosted an official evaluation session that ran from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., during which the owners of 18 projects delivered their final presentations before a specialized judging panel.
Growfast Hosts Seminar on “Innovation Strategies in the Chinese Environment” Exploring the Future of Arab-led Projects in China
On Friday, October 31, 2025, Growfast held a seminar titled “Innovation Strategies in the Chinese Environment,”which examined the landscape of innovation in China, its different models, and the opportunities and challenges facing Arab entrepreneurs operating within one of the world’s fastest-growing and most competitive markets.
Growfast Launches the “Arab Innovator in China” Competition
Jiaxing, China October 10, 2025.
In a pioneering step toward fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the Arab community in China, Growfast announced the launch of the annual “Arab Innovator in China” competition.
Oryx Factory Highlights Its Presence at the International Fashion and Textiles Exhibition in Saudi Arabia
Oryx Factory, one of Growfast’s projects, recently participated in the International Fashion and Textiles Exhibition held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This participation is part of Growfast’s strategy to strengthen the presence of its industrial projects in regional and international platforms.
Growfast Honored by the Ministry of Economy and Industry During Its Participation in the Damascus International Fair
Damascus — Growfast participated in the 62nd edition of the Damascus International Fair, held from August 27 to September 5, 2025, where it showcased its plans and initiatives in Syria to support innovation and entrepreneurship. As part of the event, Growfast was honored by the Ministry of Economy and Industry in recognition of its role in fostering local innovation and bridging the gap between scientific research and industry.