Omar Khalifa
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Founder · Season 2, episode 2

Omar Khalifa

عمر خليفة

Founder & CEO, Shaghalni

Shaghalny asked

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Dealon air

The deal

5M EGP

Ayman AbbasAyman Abbas

About

An AUC graduate, Omar Khalifa worked at the World Bank and founded the media company Omedia in 2009 before launching Shaghalni around 2015–2016. The platform connects job seekers, largely blue-collar workers, with employers and attracted investment from Naguib Sawiris. Shaghalni opened a physical hiring center in Sohag, and on Shark Tank Egypt it secured an offer from all five sharks.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Omar Khalifa?

An AUC graduate, Omar Khalifa worked at the World Bank and founded the media company Omedia in 2009 before launching Shaghalni around 2015–2016. The platform connects job seekers, largely blue-collar workers, with employers and attracted investment from Naguib Sawiris. Shaghalni opened a physical hiring center in Sohag, and on Shark Tank Egypt it secured an offer from all five sharks.

What company did Omar Khalifa pitch on Shark Tank Egypt?

Shaghalny: Shaghalny, whose name means "hire me", is an online jobs platform for blue- and grey-collar workers and candidates with intermediate qualifications.

Did Omar Khalifa get a deal on Shark Tank Egypt?

Yes, Shaghalny closed a deal with Ayman Abbas: 5M EGP for 35%.

Which shark invested in Omar Khalifa's company?

Ayman Abbas.

When was Omar Khalifa on Shark Tank Egypt?

Shaghalny: Season 2, episode 2 (2023-2024). Details →