Press release:

Startup Grind Doha and Olive Suno Radio Network are proud to announce a strategic partnership to launch Yalla Startups, Qatar's first radio & multi-platform programme dedicated exclusively to startups, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Broadcast weekly on OSRN’s mainstream and digital platforms, including VoiceCast (OSRN’s flagship OTT podcast distribution platform)., Yalla Startups will feature founders with a platform to share their entrepreneurial journey, showcase their innovations, and inspire listeners through authentic conversations about building businesses in Qatar.

The partnership aims to bridge the gap between startups and the wider community by giving entrepreneurs access to one of Qatar's largest consumer audiences while also reaching thousands of entrepreneurs, professionals, and small business owners across the country. The program will primarily feature business-to-consumer (B2C) startups with products and services designed for everyday consumers, alongside startups developing innovative solutions that help small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) become more efficient, productive, and competitive. By introducing these businesses to a wider audience, Yalla Startups will help startups build brand awareness, connect with potential customers, and accelerate the adoption of locally developed innovation.

Beyond showcasing startups, the programme is designed to educate, inspire, and encourage entrepreneurship by sharing real founder stories, practical business lessons, and the challenges and successes behind building a company. It will highlight the people, ideas, and innovations shaping Qatar's startup ecosystem while encouraging more individuals to pursue entrepreneurship.

Ameer Ali, Founder and Managing Director of Olive Suno Radio Network, added:

"Qatar's startup community deserves more than a moment in the spotlight — it deserves visibility and engagement across every platform where its audience is active by creating awareness and educating audiences in their own languages. Through Yalla Startups, our partnership with Startup Grind Doha brings founders’ stories to life in the formats that matter today: on air, on demand through our VoiceCast OTT platform, and across integrated digital channels, which aim to contribute to Qatar’s growing startup ecosystem. This is not a one-time feature; it is an ongoing commitment to amplifying the voices of the people building Qatar’s future. We believe that when entrepreneurs are heard, ecosystems grow and communities thrive.” 

Indica Amarasinghe, Chapter Director of Startup Grind Doha, said:

"Startups need more than funding—they need visibility, customers, and opportunities to tell their story. Yalla Startups creates a unique platform for founders to reach consumers and business owners across Qatar while showcasing the incredible innovation being built locally. Together with Olive Suno Radio Network, we hope to inspire more entrepreneurs and help startups connect with the audiences that matter most."

The launch represents another milestone for Startup Grind Doha in its mission to strengthen Qatar's startup ecosystem through community building, education, partnerships, and founder support. It also reinforces Olive Suno Radio Network's commitment to delivering programming that informs, inspires, and creates value for its listeners.

Yalla Startups will air weekly on Radio Olive 106.3 FM & its integrated distribution platforms, with each episode featuring a different startup and bringing the stories, products, services, and innovations of Qatar's entrepreneurs to audiences across the country.

About Startup Grind Doha

Startup Grind Doha is Qatar's largest startup community and the local chapter of Startup Grind, the world's largest startup community, connecting entrepreneurs across more than 125 countries through events, education, strategic partnerships, and networking.

About Olive Suno Radio Network (OSRN)

Olive Suno Radio Network (OSRN) is the Qatar’s largest Asian radio network, covering over 90% of Doha's multilingual community. As an integrated media and marketing partner, OSRN bridges diverse communities through compelling programming and purposeful partnerships — supporting initiatives that contribute to Qatar's social and economic development.