• Farid Academy provides one-on-one online coaching focused on emotional intelligence, leadership and personal development for children and teenagers aged 3 to 18 across the Arab world.
• The platform tailors certified coaching, interactive courses and progress reports to each learner while offering training programs for parents.
• Founder Mahmoud Hussein also leads Bareeq Arabia, an edtech company developing Arabic-language digital learning infrastructure for the Middle East and North Africa.

Mahmoud Hussein is the founder and chief executive officer of Farid Academy, an education platform dedicated to the personal and emotional development of children and adolescents aged 3 to 18 across the Arab world.

The company launched the platform in 2024. It delivers one-on-one online coaching sessions led by certified trainers. The company matches each trainer to a learner according to age, individual needs and personal profile. Families receive tailored support through customized learning programs, interactive classes and regular progress reports.

Farid Academy designs its educational content around a comprehensive approach to youth development. The platform develops self-confidence, positive leadership, creativity and critical thinking. It also promotes ethical values, respect and cultural openness.

The company aims to equip children with practical life skills while helping them make responsible decisions and build constructive relationships with others.

Moreover, the platform regularly organizes thematic workshops that address emotional intelligence, personal safety, success strategies and responsible digital citizenship. Farid Academy also provides dedicated training programs for parents to strengthen their ability to support their children's development at home.

Mahmoud Hussein graduated from Minia University in Egypt. He also serves as chief executive officer of Bareeq Arabia. Founded in 2018, Bareeq Arabia develops an Arabic-language education technology ecosystem that provides the digital infrastructure needed to support the future of learning across the Middle East and North Africa.

Melchior Koba