From product reviewers to professional video tech-content producers and managers, find out which 5 Arab Tech Influencers you should watch out for.
1. EMKWAN
EMKWAN is an award-winning reviewer and vlogger who specializes in Technology and Lifestyle content. With his own unique take on reviews, unboxings, and vlogs, EMKWAN’s content has led to local awards such as ‘One of Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s Leading Video Bloggers’ [Gulf News], Esquire Magazine’s Digital Influencer Award Winner, and AHLAN Magazine’s Hot 100 as well as high-profile collaborations with Samsung and Huawei.
2. Faisal Alsaif – UTD Saudi
Faisal Alsaif is one of the biggest online Tech Content Producers in the Arab world. He is most known for his tech product reviews on his Youtube Channel UTD Saudi – which has over 3 million subscribers. With 1.2 Million on Instagram, 1.2 Million on TikTok, 1.3 Million on Snapchat, and 1.1 Million on Twitter, Faisal’s online tech presence is massive. He is also the CEO and Founder of TechPills Production – which manages and organizes Tech Shows, offers consultations for Media Events in Saudi Arabia, and offers Arabic YouTube Channel Management and Video Content Production.
3. Lawendy Tech
Lawendy Tech focuses specifically on unboxing and reviewing new tech releases from top brands such as Apple, Samsung, and Huawei. His most popular videos include ‘Alternatives to Airpods: Same Look With Better Sound and Cheaper” and his unboxing of the Samsung ‘Galaxy Fold’ Foldable Smartphone.
4. Yehia Radwan
Yehia Radwan is an Egyptian YouTuber best known for his technology-focused videos. Like Lawendy Tech, he often reviews recently-launched tech products which include the iPhone 12 Mini, the Huawei MateBook X and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. In his most recent YouTube video, Yehia reviews the Oppo Reno 5 smartphone – which will be on sale to the public March 17, 2021.
5. Abdallah Rakha
Abdallah has built an empire of over 2 million subscribers on YouTube. Offering more than just tech product reviews for mobile, tablet, and laptop, Abdallah’s approach to tech-focused content is much more holistic – often delving into photography and gaming tech: Abdallah has created content on everything from Mobile Camera Rigs and Mobile Editing to the Playstation 5 and the GameSir F4 Controller.