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Vintage Mercedes-Benz Car Bags Rs 1105 Crore At Auction, Becomes World’s Costliest Car

Most automobile experts think that the Mercedes Benz market is now fast and people are not going to use the costliest car anymore, but this is a myth. People are still becoming eager to know more about the Mercedes Benz, and people are still now willing to buy more and more Mercedes-Benz, and it is also going to be the Very good news for the Mercedes Benz users. In An auction, when the auction was based upon the costliest cars and most of the experts were eager to see the ultimate result of the car. They have seen that the Mercedes Benz car that was a vintage model, and in the auction, the price range of the car has come to 1105 crore and the car has broken the larger scale of the costliest car so also it is important for the Mercedes-Benz users to use the costliest cars as well as to use the other factors and so that they will be able to know if the Mercedes-Benz Car is still now in craze or not.

It is going to be stunning news for the automobile market holders that the price of the Mercedes-Benz is now going to be almost 1105 crore in the auction, and people are also willing to buy the vintage version of the Mercedes-Benz it proved that the shape towards the Mercedes is till now in the Marketplace and people now also keeping their faith in Mercedes Benz. As there are many vintage versions present on the market, and hopefully, all of the models will be sold at the same price. As a result, it will be good news for the automobile marketplace that the Vintage car is becoming one of the world’s costliest cars. Now people are also taking part in the various options that they will be able to take part in the various options and be able to buy various Mercedes Benz cars.

The world’s costliest car is going to be one of the most famous cars in the world, and from the very beginning of the Mercedes-Benz, people are still now taking faith in the car, and this is going to be one of the most famous cars that they are going to buy in the Marketplace, and this is also going to be one of the best models till now that has been sold in the market. This is a very old and vintage model, and people are now still eagerly waiting for the use of the Mercedes-Benz like the owner of the Mercedes will now use the car, or they will just keep it in the garage as a Mercedes Benz lover. Well, hopefully, This is going to be one of the most famous models in the world and the model will not be used on the road any and the user will only be able to use the model in the and also so this is the fact where most of the experts are now eagerly waiting to watch the uses of the Mercedes-Benz.

Apple shows AR/VR headset to board as a sign of progress on a key project.

Apple is now going to introduce the new virtual reality-based gadgets. These are the gadgets that are going to make the life of a person a very extraordinary one. The company is now investing in virtual reality-based headphones. They have to take help from the different other facts so that the users will be able to utilize the visualizations of the headsets. This is a very effective headset that is going to give a salient user experience to the users.

The executives of the Apple company have now taken charge of the whole checking process of the key project. The executive has also provided and checked details regarding the headset that they will introduce in the market. According to the executive, the headset is in the advanced stage, the manufacturing process is almost completed, and the upcoming mixed reality-based headset will soon be introduced in the market. The company has also reviewed more than one fact regarding the headset so that the sign of progress regarding the key project can be checked properly.

The board of directors has been introduced almost eight independent directors for the Apple executive officer of the team took so that they will be able to check the headset and its workability of it, and the version is also being checked by the executives so that they will be able to give them permission to launch the product in the market and though they have kept the whole meeting as a very private matter then also the matter of the meeting has been publicly introduced faster.

In recent weeks Apple has also introduced aspects of the AR technology with the help of which they will be able to take care of the real operating system, and the software will help the address so that they will be able to run properly. As it is currently working with the mixed reality-based headset, it is also important for the users to take help from the headset and the software that is being used by the help of the software so that the headset will be able to be used properly and the user will be able to see the salary and benefits regarding the headset properly. According to the board presentation, the board directors were almost amazed to see the beautiful features of the headset. They have also used the headset that was demonstrated in front of them, and this is going to be one of the best famous headsets that they are going to launch in the market. They are now very satisfied, and they are now very eager to know that feeling when the people will be able to get accustomed to the AR reality. They will be able to take part in the virtual reality part so that they will be able to enjoy the most, and the sound quality and the other features of the headset are going to be amazing.

Barry Pulver: Empowering Real Estate Agents to Help their Client

Meet Barry Pulver, a Real Estate Consultant and Team Leader at eXp Realty, one of the world’s fastest-growing real estate agency businesses. Barry is a former international journalist and radio show host with massive experience in every aspect of journalism from the largest media corporations in the world.

In less than a decade, Barry moved to America without any property background or experience and started a real estate career in 2015, joining eXp in 2018 and soon became the first real estate agent to create an international revenue share team taking eXp Realty outside of North America. As a team leader of eXp Realty, Barry is humbled and honored to help thousands of people and families who move home every year. Through the company’s revenue share platform, Barry and his team have sold over $1 billion worth of homes in 2021 and presently has partner agents in 5 continents and 13 countries.

Currently, the current number one global virtual real estate team, with the strongest emphasis on empowering property experts to do more business and provide ownership in the overall company and an exit strategy ultimately for their business.

Driving Factors

The experience of being a part of the team that changes real estate professionals’ lives through their blueprints of success, experience, and network is the primary driving factor for Barry’s passion and continued success.

On the other hand, he understands this will look different for every individual, mainly because everyone has different goals, passions, and aspirations. Historically, the real estate industry has never offered many agents of the opportunities it provides now, and Barry feels sharing that message directly or visually and offering others to be a part of this revolutionary journey is very rewarding as a leader.

He says, “If someone told me when I was a new real estate agent that I could be in my office for fewer than 25 hours a week, work with clients and partners to the highest level, and have a billion-dollar business, I would not have believed it.”

Tackling Challenges

However, now Barry has the honor and opportunity to partner directly with aspirational property experts and provide each one with a blueprint, which has amplified his focus on continuing what he and his team have started. He feels the primary challenge lies in offering a genuine change in an industry that has never seen such opportunities, and responses like ‘It must be too good to be true” are very common. The mindset in real estate has also created a few significant challenges, with a vast majority of agents leaving the industry within their first two years.

“A business without challenges is simply not a successful business.”

Barry explains, “Changing the paradigm that the success of anyone in property is due to them and not their company is a huge challenge. The importance of personal branding really emphasizes the results for this; otherwise, every real estate agent would be successful at the successful real estate companies; this is just not realistic or true.”

As a team leader within eXp Realty, Barry tries to tackle the organization’s main challenges with direct transparency and honesty. He prefers to speak with logic to remove the emotion and understand what true and honest challenges are, and embrace the word why.

When the Pandemic Arrived

The Covid19 pandemic has amplified Barry and his team’s results and growth to an unprecedented level. This has also presented the opportunity to understand how the real estate sector needed a drastic change in its approach and offering to help people during their pivotal moments.

The pandemic has also shifted Barry and his team from confined office space to a virtually driven collaboration and support platform, which helps agents to develop and focus on the importance of their personal brands. While a typical real estate company considers home sellers and buyers as their clients, with the real estate agent acting as the final piece of the puzzle, eXp has opted for an inverted approach, recognizing its clients as true real estate partners and empowering them to best help their own clients.

Achievements

Barry’s journey as a realtor is fascinating; from being a relatively new real estate agent joining eXp to becoming the number one global real estate agent at eXp through production and transactions is not an easy feat.

Personally, he considers empowering his business partners to become the best agents as his greatest achievement.

Picture of the Future

As a leader within the real estate industry and soon to be the largest real estate company on the planet, Barry feels his role is to continually empower every property expert in the world to understand that there’s always something more available for them both professionally and personally. He says, “We will continue to grow as an organization, emphasizing our strong message of how we can and will personally and directly assist the progression of the top real estate agents in the world into a business that goes well beyond the next level, through leveraged tools, technology, and support.”

The 10 Most Dynamic Business Leaders, Making Their Mark in Industry 2022

Hudi Shehu: Transforming Organizations with a One-Stop Solution

Armed with the desire to transform online businesses and help other enterprises to overcome the same issues he had faced during his early days, Hudi Shehu founded Postjer Ltd. which provides a variety of services to help businesses establish and improve their online presence.

Postjer is a website builder and CMS that helps to develop websites, online businesses, and blogs using the most contemporary technologies like drag and drop, WYSIWYG, poster editor, and many other features that come with the package.

Born and brought up in Memaliaj, a small town in Southern Albania, Hudi’s passion for technology started growing at the age of 6 when his family created the first radio in his hometown.

He says, “My passion for technology and my adventure with it began at an early age, and I also learned how a business operates from my family.” At the age of 14, he started creating online media and managing numerous local company websites. He also began selling Gerid clothing in Albania and multiple other European countries with the help of his family.

As he learned a lot of things about online businesses and how to manage a family business, Hudi realized that technology is the future of business. He has always tried to start businesses by providing hosting for local businesses, but he was only able to do this only for a couple of businesses as the digital transformation had some limitations in Albania.

However, the complexity of using multiple platforms during the pandemic situation has now provided Postjer the much-needed opportunity to deliver a better user experience.

Uniqueness

Hudi believes, Postjer is unique because of its young team, which is very passionate about technology. This team is working hard to develop a platform that can be easily described as unique for all the capabilities it will offer, and many of these aspects will enable significant flexibility. Brilliant for various businesses, this platform will make it simple to build websites and online stores, handle content and technological upkeep. So, what distinguishes the company is that it is always thinking and upgrading for the benefit of the community, expanding the Postjer ecosystem with the most recent technological breakthroughs that are often relevant to various enterprises.

Mission and Vision

Hudi says, “My mission, objective, and dream have always been to build a team that thinks and works for the community, to become one in order to provide as much simplicity as possible to the building of websites, online stores, their maintenance, and the cost reduction of many enterprises. He adds, “My mission and dream are to create more digital platforms that provide individuals and small and medium enterprises with strong and simple interactions.”

Every day Hudi and his team strive for achievement, but the final target remains the same, which is to offer every customer a chance to expand their businesses online, allowing any company, irrespective of capital or budget, to experience the benefits of digital transformation. Initially, Postjer was only a website builder platform, but this year the team realized that a component of this SaaS platform would become an essential marketing tool, automation system, and data management system for online retailers.

Picture of the Future

As the CEO of Postjer, Hudi will not stop with just one platform. The organization will continue developing various other platforms available to a wide range of organizations, communities, and enterprises. It believes that during a second phase, elements of developing web applications will be there, but it will also be a part of the Mobility industry, as the company is in the process of including an application dedicated to reserving only electric vehicles to make people aware of the renewable energy sources.

Empowering Individuals and Organizations

Hudi says, “We aimed to have individuals that are enthusiastic about technology, making user-friendly products, and having a group that would produce stories in many areas of technology in our team or other people who join us. What I constantly tell new employees that join us or the team is that our sole purpose is to empower any individual or organization to participate in the digital transformation.”

“This is a philosophy shared by all members of the Poster team, and we are all striving to improve every day in our quest to build sustainable and adaptable goods.”- he concluded.

Iris Santiago: Helping Clients by Providing Customized Healthcare

Meet Iris Santiago, the Chief Operations Officer of In Home Personal Services, which was born to provide customized health care tailored to meet every client’s individual needs.

In Home Personal Services is a non-medical senior care provider. It ensures comfort, compassion, and quality care in the home to those who need that assistance for an independent lifestyle.

Iris is a licensed Occupational Therapist and Certified Professional in Human Resources. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from one of the Universities in the Philippines.

Iris often says, “It always brings a smile to my heart whenever I hear that a client we cared for is grateful for the impact we made in his or her life.” She believes it is not about the compliment itself but the thought that she and her team at In Home Personal Services have made a significant difference in someone’s life is very rewarding.

For Iris, her role is a lot more than just a job; it is her calling. She aspires to further extend this program to other care providers enabling them to provide better quality care to a client or a loved one.

The Steadfast Leader

Iris’s clinical expertise has been well paired with her business acumen and sense of care for others. Before coming to the U.S., Iris worked in a community rehab and a hospital-based rehab for more than seven years as an Occupational Therapist.

Once she arrived in the U.S., she was quickly recruited as the Human Resources Director at IHPS. Over the next decade, she worked very hard and was ultimately promoted to the Agency Manager, eventually the Administrator, and now the Chief Operations Officer.

She says, “It may sound cheesy, but we provide our services with heart. All programs and services are really central to our clients, and all of our sister companies have the same goal of becoming to be a one-stop shop for our clients. Our services are affordable but with quality at its best.”

The best part about Iris is her humble nature. She immigrated to the country and took an executive position without formal training and experience. As the HR Director, she further developed her knowledge and experience by getting her professional HR certification through the HR Certification Institute in 2010.

The Founder’s Word

When we asked Michael A. Collura, the founder and President of IHPS, why did he choose Iris all these years ago? He says, “When you meet Iris right away, you can tell she is intelligent, driven, and genuinely cares about people. These are not common qualities to find in people today. So, we had to act fast when she first applied. It was clear that her career path forward was going to be so much more in the years to come. He also added, “When the time came and my own Mother, In Home Personal Services’ other Founder, was to move on from the company, there were some pretty big shoes to fill. Iris quite simply was the only one in our brand’s history that could fulfill the role, and as such, with the support of the entire company, Iris was promoted to the Administrator. Over these past years, it is clear she is capable and ready, and one day she will take over for me as I look to retire, and Iris Santiago will be our CEO.”

Preparing for Challenges

For In Home Personal Services, caregivers are the most critical asset. However, employing a caregiver is not an easy task to do with a lesser number of caregivers and very high demand. So, over the past few years, the organization has come up with an innovative solution and has built and improved its own school for caregivers.

Currently, In Home Personal Services is the only organization that offers caregiver certification for all fifty states in America. This solution eventually became one of the major differentiators for the brand.

As an organization, IHPS believes the pandemic has opened the eyes of those who used to take healthcare professionals for granted. In IHPS, no one ever wavered in the face of uncertainty, fear, and confusion during the initial stages of the pandemic. The whole IHPS team now hopes to bring a fundamental change in inequality and access to care and gratitude towards the people who work on the frontline.

Leaders today and tomorrow

Professor, Honorary Doctor of Art, Olga Mroz, Dame of Honour is Professor and Director at Open World and Art Business Program in Al-Khalifa Business School (UK), the Editor and Chief of AKBS Journal. Professor Olga Mroz is Board Member delegate of Art and Culture of the Private Council of H.H. Prince Mahmoud Salah Al Din Assaf. She is a VIP member of the Ritossa Global Family Office Investment Summits. She is a Gold Ambassador of Books for Peace and Global Ambassador CEC – Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Club, UK. She lives in Germany, is a speaker, author, collector, and artist. Her paintings are in private collections around the world.

Based on the recommendation of the board of trustees and the governing council of the Asian African Chamber of Commerce & Industry (AACCI) she is an honorary member in the Board Advisors of the Asian African Chamber of Commerce & Industry (AACCI).

Professor Olga Mroz is co-author in the international project – Book “Tough Roads Create Tough People” under the leadership of Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw, UK. She is officially the #1 international Best-Selling Co-Author “of Cracking the Rich Code”. Main authors of this unique project – World`s Top 20 success strategist Jim Britt, Star of the HIT TV Show Shark Tank Kevin Harrington, endorsed by Tony Robbins, USA.

She used to be a representative of many artists in Europe for many years, and she is dedicated to developing and managing various art projects now.

She has been part of many charitable activities and has greatly contributed to helping those in need. She wrote many articles about the expression of art as freedom, experiment and surprise. She pays a lot of attention to topics that are exciting to her this includes “Education” and “Women empowerment.” She has been awarded by the IME in the Women’s Empowerment category – for her helping women entrepreneurs have a social impact around the world.

Professor Olga Mroz has been awarded for outstanding vision, dedication, and success along with extraordinary leadership and advisory skills, excellent cooperation, and support to Global Family and the Royal office. She is certified for activities and participation in Covid-19-Program by Harvard Medical School. Professor Olga Mroz is recognized among 50 outstanding women from around the world in “Powerhouse Global Stars 2021” and the CIO TIMES Magazine recognized her as “THE MOST SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS WOMEN TO WATCH 2021.

Professor Olga Mroz received the Award “GLOBAL IMPACT LEADER of the Year 2022” and recognised by Powerhouse Global as a difference maker in the world.

Al-Khalifa Business School, where Professor Olga Mroz works, is focused on digital learning with a new approach, with Innovation in business learning in different areas of Business.

Professor Olga Mroz was glad to share her experience with Tycoon Success Magazine.

It has always been important for me to do what I like, to reveal my talent, to feel my potential. My moto in life is „If you love what you do, you will be successful”. I clearly know that I want to contribute to improve people’s lives, make the world more open, bring art, knowledge and culture to the younger generation.

As a director of Open World Program in Al-Khalifa Business School, I work under the supervision of AKBS Chairman and Founder H.E. Professor Sir Manuel Freire-Garabal y Nunez. H.E. Professor Sir Manuel is a lawyer and journalist with an MBA and more than 300 courses and specialisations in different areas from IVY league and Elite Business Schools.

During the acute situation of the Pandemic, we have developed together a new project “Art and positive emotions – key success” aimed at improving the work of the team and the working atmosphere in companies.

A new method that we have proposed for companies is Art Therapy in the Workplace. It made it possible to solve important topics creatively – to bring employees together, improve the climatic atmosphere, remove internal conflicts, awaken concentration and imagination. All these factors have helped to raise the productivity level and efficiency of firms. However, a radical change was required in the management of firms and, above all, the leaders themselves.

Now the economy is growing again and organizations are looking for new market leaders that meet modern requirements. The Leader of the future must rely on teamwork and the positive consequences that flow from it, be highly motivated and possess emotional intelligence.

We need to know that the new generation of leaders will be different. Who are they, leaders of the future? These are young people – talented, successful, with a high potential for professionalism. In close conversations with students and young employees of various companies, I made the following conclusions. A successful leader of the future quickly adapts to changes and learns new things, has the resources to overcome uncertainty and forms a vision for the future. He has the skills to remotely manage teams and knows how to choose a competitive strategy in uncomfortable discussions. The leader of the future is tolerance, flexibility, and trust.

I would like to note that if we want to make changes in the world, we must change ourselves. It is crucially important for the people to make changes in their vision and style of life continuously. We must adapt to the progressive evolution of global informational technologies. This will contribute to a strong and successful economy around the globe. Thus, first, the middle and old generations should be in line with the modern world. Changes in us will positively affect our youth which is our future.

As for me, I am open to all innovations of the world. I am inquisitive, I want to learn a lot of new things. I strive to learn and do not hesitate to ask students for help. I’m working on myself all the time.

I am calling all young people:

Please define your goals, values, and desires, and stay in harmony with yourself. Don’t be afraid of mistakes, failures, and defeats on the road to success. Each of you has the ability to influence the future of our planet. You are the pillars of the globe. You are the Leaders of the future

Protect your pet with the flip of a switch

Our founders, Ken Weilbacher, Co-founder & CEO, and Daryl Lawrence, Co-Founder & CMO are dog-loving energy industry veterans who grew disillusioned with traditional energy companies that take and take. But what do they give?

This was the beginning of a dream of a company that offered more than just electricity. It offered a change, a movement. Which led to the birth of GoodCharlie.

GoodCharlie gives dog lovers the best of both worlds. Through our fixed-rate energy plans and free Pack Benefits, we help you care for your dog while also supporting our rescue partners that are fighting to find less fortunate dogs loving forever homes.

Our Pack Benefits include:

• 24/7 Video Vet – A licensed veterinarian will be there for your pet when they need it most, providing you with hassle-free, ultimate peace of mind, and incredible savings at no cost.

• Up to $750 – Will be paid on your behalf for emergency care, taking the worry and stress away from a life-or-death situation, free of charge.

• Bill Roundup – We round up your bills and donate the proceeds to rescue organizations; together we provide lifesaving treatments for animals that need it most. We will pay for it on your behalf.

Our Pack Benefits give you a true, meaningful value. They have been designed to give you the ultimate peace of mind. They take away the worry and the stress of owning a pet. We cover up to 5 pets and save you thousands of dollars in unexpected vet visits.

Not only that, but when you join our Pack, we round up every bill-at no cost to you and donate the proceeds to non-profit charity organizations such as Houston Pets Alive!, and Dallas Pets Alive! who supports and advocates animal welfare across the state of Texas. “By joining GoodCharlie you are using your energy to do good. To both care for your pets, but also those pets in the community that are homeless, that are in shelters to care for them too,” said Ken Weilbacher, Co-Founder & CEO of GoodCharlie.

“Over a hundred thousand animals are euthanized in shelters across the state of Texas every year and most people are shocked when they hear that. I know we were, and that really was the beginning of GoodCharlie,” said Ken Weilbacher, Co-Founder & CEO of GoodCharlie.

Already this year, GoodCharlie has put its money where its mouth is. As of their official launch date, GoodCharlie has already presented a generous amount to Houston Pets Alive! during Dog Fest, earlier this month.

Making Texas the best place for a dog to live means that we must focus not only on rescue efforts, but also on our community at large. That’s why we partner with local entrepreneurs in the pet world who are just as committed to doing good as we are. One of our partners is Jessie’s Bites- their mission is to help people help their pups live their best lives by handcrafting human-grade dog food and treats. Inspired by Jessie, their dedicated team includes those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as they foster an environment where all abilities are welcome to serve man’s best friend!

“We are completely tied to our mission to make Texas the best place for a dog to live,” said Daryl Lawrence, Co-Founder & CMO of GoodCharlie. “We want to ensure that your pet at home is protected, and that pets without homes can find one too. We use our energy to do just that… to power forever homes.”

GoodCharlie gives dogs, cats, and animal lovers across Texas an easy choice to flip the switch, Join the Pack, and enjoy all the free Benefits that come with any GoodCharlie electricity plan!

The only question left is, will you be making the switch? Join the movement. Join the Pack at www.goodcharlie.com

Tips on starting a technology business in 2022

There’s no doubt about it, starting a technology business will be one of the most difficult challenges that you will ever undertake. The investment emotionally, financially and the amount of time it requires means your life is about to change in a big way. Therefore, before you launch into this challenge, be sure that you have answered the following points:

Solve a problem:

You don’t need to write a single line of code to develop screens and discuss your product and its prospects (with people you don’t know). Who cares if it’s non-functional, you are validating your idea and the solution.

Sure, until your solution is in the hands of customers, you’ll never truly know how they will interact with your product. But if your idea isn’t a problem worth solving prototyping is cheap, fast and will help you through the process of envisaging your solution. You can find thousands of designers on Fiverr.com or if you know someone to help you out even better.

Make sure you validate the whole business, including how you will make money. I recommend checking out “the lean canvas” to help you with your checklist of what you need to validate but here are some headlines: –

What is the problem?
Who has this problem?
Is the problem worth solving?
How will you make money?

Keep in Lean

Don’t sweat the small stuff, until you have a problem worth solving and the shape of a product customers will use, the finer details don’t matter. If it solves a problem people will accept bugs and a lack of nice features. There is no point in polishing something that no one wants to use. Find something that people like then start refining it.

Data doesn’t lie:

Measuring success is a key part of learning whether your product is well received. You need to gain insight into how people are using your product. Do they come back a day, week, or month from now? If they do, well done! Using analytics is fundamental to understanding user behaviour. You should integrate the basics ready for your launch. We love Mixpanel here at ASKWHO . Vanity metrics like downloads are useless, it’s the actions users are taking (or not taking) that are the difference between success and failure.

Books to cherish:

The books below are worth their weight in gold and will save you time and resources.

The Four Step to the Epiphany
Crossing the Chasm
The Art of War
The Art of the Pitch
The Lean Start up
How to Build a Billion-Dollar App
Getting Things Done
The 5am Club
Start with Why
Venture Deals
Startup CEO

Dr. Abdulrahman Al Shikhy: Revolutionizing The Ride-Sharing Experience/ Creating Memorable Travel Experiences

Born and raised in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Dr. Abdulrahman Al Shikhy started working in Dammam; shortly after completing his graduation. During his brief time in the city, Dr. Al Shikhy noticed that he and his colleagues were facing issues finding a flight or ride to go back to their respective hometowns to visit their families during Hajj, Ramadan vacations. As Saudi Arabia is a big country, the distance between cities like Dammam and Jeddah is 846 miles.

Keeping these issues in his mind year after year, he thought to find the best possible ways to return home on his holidays. Every time he sought a ride or a flight; it was a struggle. Besides this, most of the trip’s drivers were solo. He recognized the issues like exorbitant fuel prices, constant car maintenance, and staying up all night to cover distances between cities, making it strenuous for passengers who opt to travel often.

During this period of his life, he got a chance to complete his study to get a Ph.D. that is when he met many tourists and discovered their excitement about traveling everywhere by sharing the ride and cost.

“This is when I had an epiphany about how our country lacks a plethora of resources when you are trying to find ways to move from city to city in Saudi Arabia.”– says Dr. Al Shikhy.

These experiences acted as a catalyst for Dr. Al Shikhy and during his journey, he seized the opportunity to explore and discover a myriad of activities, distinct concepts, different cultures, and more. Soon he decided to travel to Europe.

Keeping all these shortcomings in mind, Dr. Al Shikhy was intrigued by the concept of ridesharing in Europe’s “BlaBlaCar app.” This is where he found the solution to the problems faced by the common people in his country. Soon, this notion inspired him to finally introduce his idea in Saudi Arabia, which eventually marked the launch of Rehla in the country.

Rehla is a ridesharing mobile app that links drivers and passengers heading to the same destination between cities, which results in a great travel experience at the best price possible.

Diversifying Offerings

The initial purpose of introducing Rehla was to allow its potential travelers to travel intercity by opting for ridesharing services at a very reasonable rate. Dr. Al Shikhy’s main aim was to reach those customers who cannot afford expensive rides, don’t own a car, are students or pilgrims. Initially, it was a challenge to break past the cultural barrier of sharing a ride with a stranger, mostly because ridesharing was a completely new concept in Saudi Arabia. However, the Rehla team continued to introduce a flurry of additional services that supports the main ridesharing concept, making it easier and more comfortable for everyone.

The Rehla team then decided to further develop its business model by successfully implementing the advanced booking feature, where the rider gets the opportunity to book their ride before the journey anytime and anywhere, also allowing the passenger to choose the best offer as this feature supports the lack of finding rides to specific places. This indeed creates make more options for passengers.

Dr. Al Shikhy and his team also introduced sending parcel on the same day with those captains who want to increase their income and travel with empty seats daily between cities.

Moreover, Saudi Arabia is a country full of history, heritage, and beautiful cultures that are yet to be explored.”

“Each year, millions of tourists visit Saudi Arabia to discover, revel, and experience what Saudi has to offer them. There is a lack in the tourism sector which gave me the impetus for introducing a service where we provide an expert licensed tour guide who is also a captain to guide them to learn more about our country.” – says Dr. Al Shikhy.

The Greatest Accomplishment

Dr. Al Shikhy believes introducing Rehla to the Saudi market was his most significant accomplishment. Like many other start-ups, Rehla struggled initially. However, with time everything slowly fell into the right places. Additionally, Rehla has succeeded in closing the first round of funding. Moreover, with this unique concept, Rehla got to take part in various accelerators like Taqaddam, Misk powered by Plug & Play, Monshaat, Zain Great Idea, Tourism Accelerator, and Plexus.

Dr. Al Shikhy has established a team that has remained diligent over the years and has helped the company achieve its goal. As a result of the team effort, the start-up now has its set up at Saudi Arabia’s two busiest airports, King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and Tibeh Airport in Madinah, which serve as the primary entry points for pilgrims visiting Makkah and Medina.

Dr. Al Shikhy also says, “Our main strategy is to expand our business by entering the cities through International Airports & train stations. And soon, we will start operating in Riyadh and Dammam Airport besides Jeddah and Medina Airport.”

The proudest moment for the organization was when it was allowed to compete with industry behemoths like Uber and Careem at the Madina airport. Out of all 36 firms operating in transportation services in Saudi Arabia, Rehla was the only application provided with the opportunity of opening a booth at the Medina and Jeddah airports, in order to acquire more travelers without internet, Saudi number, or a smartphone.

Defining Success

As the founder and CEO of Rehla, Dr. Al Shikhy, says, “We all define success differently. To me, success is when you believe in an idea and make consistent efforts towards it, which means we never give up trying..” This should serve as a reminder for the team to constantly strive to achieve the goals that are set to feel rewarded and accomplish their efforts.

Apart from that, he has always encouraged his team members to communicate freely and give them space, which helps everyone to appreciate different viewpoints, backgrounds, and ideas, which eventually contributes to the growth and success of the firm; Dr. Al Shikhy feels that as a leader, it is his responsibility to continue to mentor and help his team with his vast knowledge.

Tackling Challenges

The application was launched in 2019 when most of the Saudi Arabian population wasn’t familiar to the concept of ridesharing. It takes time to inculcate any new concept in the minds of the citizens. It also requires a lot of marketing and brand recognition.

Moreover, the application was launched just 2 months before the deadly pandemic, which resulted in a prompt lockdown to curb the spread of the virus. This situation also brought skepticism amongst the users even when the lockdown was over. Road travel and social distancing protocols soon became a major threat for start-ups like Rehla.

Dr. Al Shikhy realized from this situation focusing or investing time and money on one service won’t take the company anywhere. Instead, he believed that his team can do more as Rehla has a flexible business model which could be utilized by using the same elements that are the captain, and his car but by providing different services. So, the firm at once launched other supporting services in one application.

Future Roadmap
Transportation is an important part of our daily life. Many passengers prefer to travel by road to immerse themselves in nature. While others often face a tough time finding a cheap fare. This is where Dr. Al Shikhy would like Rehla to bridge the gap.

Dr. Al Shikhy started Rehla to become a the best choice for ridesharing apps to provide a good experience for travelers. The team members intend to make Rehla a ‘super application’ in the region that can provide the most important services of transportation & tourism, all in one applicationat very reasonable rates. Additionally, the founder looks forward to expanding the application to various neighbouring countries. Recently, Rehla has completed trips to and from Bahrain, UAE, and Kuwait.