Hussam Khoury
Oprichter bij Jabbar Internet Group FZ LLC
Profiel
Hussam co-founded Maktoob.com in 2000 and Souq.com in 2005 and assumed leadership roles in both until their exits.
Maktoob was acquired by Yahoo in 2009 and Souq was acquired by Amazon in 2017.
These two exits were the most notable technology acquisitions in the history of the region.
Prior to Maktoob, Hussam spent several years in technology consulting and systems development at Andersen Consulting in Canada.
Following the Souq acquisition, Hussam co-founded Jabbar Internet Group and currently assumes the role of President.
Jabbar today is one of the leading investors in internet and technology companies in the region.
Hussam holds a Bachelor's degree in engineering from Johns Hopkins University and a Masters in Engineering from Stanford University in the USA.
Hussam was awarded the 'King Hussein Medal for Distinguished Performance of the First Order' in 2009 by HM King Abdullah II, in recognition of his contribution to the IT and Telecommunications sector in Jordan and the region.
Hussam was also a founding investor in Oasis500, the MENA region's premier early stage and seed investment program for Internet, Digital and Mobile ventures, and also served on its board for two years.
Hussam is also a member of the YPO and currently serves on the board of the Jordan chapter.
Hussam also serves on the boards of several companies in the region.
Hussam is passionate about entrepreneurship, and the important role it plays in the development of the modern economy.
He actively mentors and advises many entrepreneurs and startups in Jordan and the region.
Actieve functies van Hussam Khoury
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Jabbar Internet Group FZ LLC
Jabbar Internet Group FZ LLC Investment ManagersFinance Jabbar Internet Group FZ LLC (Jabbar Group) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Samih Toukan and Hussam Khoury. The firm is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Oprichter | 01-06-2009 |
Eerdere bekende functies van Hussam Khoury
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Maktoob Group
Maktoob Group Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Maktoob Group provides web portal services. The company offers chatting, mailing, games, forums, dictionary, and marriage information services. It has offices in Jordan, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Kuwait. The company was founded by Hussam Khoury, Fadi Ghandour, and Samih Toukan in 2000 and is headquartered in Amman, Jordon. | Oprichter | 30-11-2009 |
Souq.com FZ LLC
Souq.com FZ LLC Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Souq.com FZ LLC provides online shopping services. It offers wide selection of electronics, men and women clothing, toys and games, home and furniture, perfumes, and sports and fitness accessories. The company was founded by Ronaldo Mouchawar, Samih Toukan and Hussam Khoury in 2005 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. | Oprichter | - |
Opleiding van Hussam Khoury
Stanford University | Graduate Degree |
The Johns Hopkins University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Maktoob Group
Maktoob Group Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Maktoob Group provides web portal services. The company offers chatting, mailing, games, forums, dictionary, and marriage information services. It has offices in Jordan, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Kuwait. The company was founded by Hussam Khoury, Fadi Ghandour, and Samih Toukan in 2000 and is headquartered in Amman, Jordon. | Technology Services |
Jabbar Internet Group FZ LLC
Jabbar Internet Group FZ LLC Investment ManagersFinance Jabbar Internet Group FZ LLC (Jabbar Group) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Samih Toukan and Hussam Khoury. The firm is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Finance |
Souq.com FZ LLC
Souq.com FZ LLC Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Souq.com FZ LLC provides online shopping services. It offers wide selection of electronics, men and women clothing, toys and games, home and furniture, perfumes, and sports and fitness accessories. The company was founded by Ronaldo Mouchawar, Samih Toukan and Hussam Khoury in 2005 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. | Retail Trade |