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Ammar Kandil is an Egyptian-born entrepreneur, filmmaker, and co-founder of the renowned content\u00a0collective Yes Theory. Known for his passion for human connection and his mantra “Seek\u00a0Discomfort,” Ammar has inspired millions worldwide through adventurous storytelling and\u00a0compelling video content. After studying and working in Canada, Ammar teamed up with friends to\u00a0launch Yes Theory, a movement focused on embracing discomfort as a means of personal growth and\u00a0fostering meaningful experiences.<\/p>\n

Under his leadership, Yes Theory has grown into a global community, producing viral videos,\u00a0collaborations with high-profile individuals, and impactful initiatives aimed at bridging cultural and\u00a0social divides. Ammar is celebrated for his introspective approach to life, often sharing insights about<\/p>\n

mental health, self-discovery, and the importance of taking bold leaps toward the unknown.\u00a0When he\u2019s not embarking on daring challenges or creating heartwarming stories, Ammar enjoys\u00a0exploring new cultures, engaging with communities, and spending time in nature<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Co-founder, YES-theory<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":17532,"template":"","categories":[],"class_list":["post-17518","sef_speakers","type-sef_speakers","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nAmmar Kandil - Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sharjahef26.com\/ar\/sef_speakers\/ammar-kandil\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"ar_AR\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Ammar Kandil - Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Co-founder, YES-theory\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/sharjahef26.com\/ar\/sef_speakers\/ammar-kandil\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-01-07T20:03:10+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/sharjahef26.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-27-at-10.14.05-AM-825x1024.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"825\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"\u0648\u0642\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0631\u0627\u0621\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u064f\u0642\u062f\u0651\u0631\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"\u062f\u0642\u064a\u0642\u0629 \u0648\u0627\u062d\u062f\u0629\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sharjahef26.com\/sef_speakers\/ammar-kandil\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/sharjahef26.com\/sef_speakers\/ammar-kandil\/\",\"name\":\"Ammar Kandil - 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