Only one young Tunisian is featured in the Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 ranking for the 2025 edition: Hayfa Sdiri.
At just 27 years old, she holds the position of Head of Impact at RIVET and is ranked in the Social Impact, Sports, and Lifestyle category.
Forbes notes that at 18, she founded Entr@crush, an online incubator for the MENA region offering simplified business training in ten Arabic dialects. Two years later, Entr@crush was acquired by UNDP and renamed SDG Camps.
Hayfa Sdiri joined the organization as a Youth and Innovation Project Officer, tasked with redesigning and leading the program, which has since reached over 10,000 young Tunisians under 30 from marginalized communities.
In 2022, she joined RIVET, a microfinance platform aiming to distribute one million micro-grants and having already supported more than 1,300 youth-led projects across 66 countries.
Today, as Head of Impact, Hayfa Sdiri oversees youth engagement, strategic partnerships, and the impact assessment of the initiatives undertaken.
Forbes Middle East magazine has unveiled its annual “30 Under 30” ranking for 2025, a selection of young talents who have accomplished remarkable feats even before reaching the age of 30.
The ranking highlights dynamic and innovative personalities whose journeys reflect the energy, creativity, and concrete impact of the new generations in key economic, social, and innovation sectors.
For this edition, Forbes Middle East structured its ranking around three main categories: Science and Technology, which brings together researchers, engineers, and entrepreneurs behind scientific advances or innovative technological solutions; Commerce and Finance, featuring young leaders and business creators who have developed ambitious economic projects, created value, and established themselves in competitive environments.
And finally, Social Impact, Sports, and Lifestyle, showcasing young individuals who stand out through their contributions to society, whether through high-impact social projects, cultural initiatives, or remarkable performances in sports and lifestyle.
