Mostafa Wanas — Founder & Managing Director of Wanas Apps Zoho Skill Champion Zoho Premium Partner

Mostafa Wanas — Founder of Wanas Apps & Zoho Expert

Serial Entrepreneur & Digital Transformation Leader

"I am delighted to welcome you to the Wanas Apps world. Our ongoing growth reflects the talent of our people and the trust of our partners. Our mission is simple — to become the most important leader in digital transformation across the MENA region."

  • Cairo, Egypt & RAK, UAEDual Operations
  • Serial Entrepreneur4+ Founded Ventures
  • Wanas AppsFounded 2020
  • Since 1998Building Software

The Journey

Building software since 1998 — more than 25 years spanning telecom operations, serial entrepreneurship and Zoho mastery.

  1. 1998 · Age 13

    Self-Taught · Cairo, Egypt

    The First Line of Code

    At just 13 years old, Mostafa wrote his first program — sparking a lifelong passion for technology and problem-solving. What began as childhood curiosity quickly became a serious pursuit, as he taught himself programming fundamentals years before it became mainstream in Egypt's schools.

  2. 2000 · Age 15

    Cairo Governorate · Schools Championship

    Best Application Award — Cairo Governorate

    Won the Best Application Award at the Cairo Governorate Schools Championship — a prestigious recognition that confirmed, at just 16, that his passion for building software was matched by real talent. The first of many milestones that would define a career built on craft and excellence.

  3. 2001

    Computer Science · Al Shorouk Academy

    Joining Computer Science College

    Enrolled in the Faculty of Computer Science — formalising the deep technical foundation that would later underpin everything from enterprise CRM architecture to bespoke SaaS platforms. Graduated in 2005 with both a degree and a conviction: that technology only creates value when it solves real business problems.

  4. 2006 – 2011

    Mobinil (Orange Egypt) · 5 Years

    Building the Operational Foundation

    Rose through four successive roles at one of Egypt's largest telecoms — from Customer Service Representative to Workforce Management Specialist, Transport Analyst, and finally OSS Administration Specialist. Mastered the disciplines of operations management, systems administration, network infrastructure, and data-driven decision-making at enterprise scale.

  5. 2009 – 2010

    CORE Management Consulting · Part-time

    First Steps into Technology Consulting

    While still at Mobinil, began advising clients as a Technology Consultant — evaluating financial applications, CRM systems, and HR management platforms. This role crystallised the conviction that technology, properly implemented, transforms businesses from the inside out.

  6. 2013 – 2016

    WANAS CNC · Co-Founder & Managing Director

    First Venture — Manufacturing & Operations

    Co-founded and continues to lead WANAS CNC, a manufacturing company in Egypt. This venture sharpened Mostafa's skills in supply chain management, quality control, financial budgeting, and leading high-performance production teams — giving him a rare "factory floor" perspective that informs how he designs operational systems for clients today.

  7. 2014 – 2016

    Wanas Wood Carving · Founder & MD

    Craftsmanship & Client-First Culture

    Founded and managed a specialist woodworking business — from client brief to delivery. Honed project management, craftsman recruitment, and an obsession with quality that remains a hallmark of everything Wanas Apps delivers.

  8. 2016 – 2021

    NEST COLOR ADVERTISING L.L.C. · Co-Founder

    Mastering Brand & Market Strategy

    Co-founded an advertising agency in the UAE, working directly with clients on brand strategy, digital marketing campaigns, and creative direction. This chapter deepened expertise in market research, consumer behaviour, and the storytelling that drives business growth — skills now embedded in Wanas Apps' go-to-market approach.

  9. 2020

    Zoho Corporation · Official Partner

    Joining the Zoho Ecosystem

    Became an official Zoho Partner — the beginning of a deep, multi-year commitment to mastering the entire Zoho suite. This partnership marked the pivotal shift from broad technology consulting to becoming a dedicated Zoho specialist for the MENA market.

  10. Jan 2020 · Announced June 2021

    Founder & Managing Director

    The Vision Becomes Reality

    Wanas Apps for Information Technology Wanas Apps FZ-LLC

    Founded Wanas Apps in January 2020 under its Egyptian entity — channelling 25+ years of software engineering and cross-industry experience into a singular mission. After building the foundations and securing the Zoho partnership, the UAE entity Wanas Apps FZ-LLC was officially incorporated and announced in June 2021, marking its formal dual-country entry as the MENA region's dedicated Zoho partner.

  11. 2022

    Zoho Corporation · Skill Champion

    Recognized as a Zoho Skill Champion

    Recognised by Zoho globally as a Zoho Skill Champion — one of only a handful across the MENA region. The designation reflects Mostafa's contributions through training programs, thought leadership, and his commitment to elevating Zoho expertise across the entire regional partner ecosystem.

  12. 2023

    Zoho Corporation · Advanced Partner

    First Zoho Advanced Partner in Egypt

    Wanas Apps became a Zoho Advanced Partner — and made history as the first Advanced Partner in Egypt. A landmark achievement that placed Wanas Apps in the Premium Partner tier of Zoho's partner programme in the MENA region, unlocking deeper collaboration with Zoho and expanded capabilities for enterprise clients.

  13. 2023

    Ras al-Khaimah, UAE · UAE Headquarters

    Expanding into the UAE

    Established the UAE headquarters at the Compass Building in Ras al-Khaimah — creating a permanent operational base in the Gulf to better serve Wanas Apps' growing roster of UAE enterprise clients and strengthen the company's regional footprint.

  14. 2025

    Zoho INSPIRE · Dubai

    Zoho Key Business Contributor

    At Zoho's INSPIRE partner summit in Dubai, Wanas Apps for Information Technology (Egypt) was honoured by Zoho as a Key Business Contributor — recognising its outstanding impact on the Zoho ecosystem and the regional partner community. Mostafa accepted the award on behalf of the team.

  15. 2026

    Zoho Corporation · Premium Partner

    Achieving the Highest Zoho Partner Tier

    Wanas Apps achieved Zoho Premium Partner status — the highest certification tier in the Zoho partner programme. Awarded for consistent excellence in delivery, outstanding client satisfaction scores, and demonstrated depth across the full Zoho product ecosystem spanning CRM, Finance, HR, and custom development.

What Drives Him

The principles that shape every engagement, every team, every product.

Operations First

Having managed teams in telecoms, manufacturing, advertising, and tech — Mostafa designs systems that fit how real businesses operate, not how software vendors assume they do.

Partnership Over Vendor

He measures success not by deals closed, but by client teams that can independently master the systems Wanas Apps builds. That's when he knows the transformation is real and lasting.

Built for the MENA Region

A firm believer that Arab businesses deserve enterprise technology implemented by people who understand the culture, language, and compliance landscape — not just copied from Western playbooks.