Launched in April 2017 by Sameh Saleh,Shaymaa Ali,Tamer Saleh and Aly Khaled, who wanted to use technology to enhance the matchmaking process in a traditionally accepted manner, Hawaya has quickly grown in popularity, and has already facilitated more than 18,000 marriages across the world. The startup, which has just launched a new version of the app, with new features, and expanded to 12 new countries, has just arrived at the four million user milestone. It currently also operates in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as well as France, Germany, the United Kingdom (UK), Indonesia, Malaysia, the United States (US), and Canada. Through innovation, tech, and cultural respect, Hawaya prides itself to be a progressive app that aims to destigmatize the taboo of online matchmaking, and empowering women to take their time and spark a real connection with the love of their lives. It does that by removing the pressure to settle down quickly with someone unsuitable and by offering a platform where real singles can start real love stories, based on serious intentions and commitment Despite all the global efforts made to make life easier; Muslims singles still struggle to find their significant other. With their limited circles, they are being pressured by their families and society to settle for an arranged marriage. Eventually, they find themselves forced to choose a life partner in an unhealthy set-up. Hawaya gives a chance to single muslims to take their matters into their own hands; using a scientific, safe, and culturally accepted approach. Hawaya’s mission is to produce healthier families and relationships and that is why they work on raising awareness, providing on-going support and helping couples build a lifetime journey. Hawaya is an app that conforms to the values that the Muslim community cares deeply about. Hawaya aims at empowering single muslims to connect with respect to traditions and culture.
