# About Forlanso

## Company Overview

Forlanso is a Dubai-based technology platform revolutionizing remote work management for the Arab world and global markets.

## Founding & Background

- **Founded**: 2021
- **Location**: Dubai Silicon Oasis, United Arab Emirates
- **Legal Status**: FZCO (Free Zone Company) - License #2395
- **Founders**: Kamal Abu Issa (CEO), Abdulrahman Al-Mulla (Co-Founder), Hussein Al-Zeer (Co-Founder)
- **Backing**: Supported by Square 50 Ventures, a MENA-focused venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology startups

## Mission

To empower companies, remote employees, and freelancers with a comprehensive platform that simplifies digital contracting, project management, invoicing, and cross-border payments.

## Vision

Become the leading remote work platform connecting talent and companies across the Middle East, North Africa, and globally.

## Core Values

### Trust & Transparency
- Zero commission on freelancer earnings
- Clear, upfront fee structures
- Legally binding contracts
- Secure, encrypted transactions

### Accessibility
- Support for 150+ countries
- Arabic and English language support
- Multiple payment methods including local wallets
- Affordable, scalable pricing

### Innovation
- Modern, user-friendly platform
- Continuous feature development
- Adapting to market needs
- Technology-driven solutions

### Support
- 24/7 customer service
- Multilingual support team
- Dedicated account assistance
- Quick response times

## Market Focus

### Primary Markets
- **United Arab Emirates**: Home base and strong presence
- **MENA Region**: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, and beyond
- **Global Expansion**: Serving companies and freelancers worldwide

### Target Users
- Companies hiring remote workers internationally
- Freelancers seeking global opportunities
- Remote employees needing contract and payment solutions
- Startups and enterprises managing distributed teams

## Key Differentiators

1. **Zero Commission Model**: Freelancers keep 100% of earnings
2. **MENA-Focused**: Built for Arabic-speaking markets with local payment solutions
3. **All-in-One Platform**: Contracts, payments, project management in one place
4. **Legal Compliance**: Licensed and compliant with UAE and international regulations
5. **Local Payment Support**: VodafoneCash, OrangeCash, EtisalatCash, AmanWallet

## Growth & Achievements

- Serving users in 150+ countries
- Processing international payments across multiple currencies
- Growing community of freelancers and companies (10-50 employees)
- Expanding feature set based on user feedback
- Strategic investment from Square 50 Ventures
- Zero commission model: Freelancers keep 100% of earnings
- Licensed and regulated under UAE FZCO regulations (License #2395)

## Leadership

Forlanso is led by experienced professionals in fintech, remote work, and the Middle Eastern market:

- **Kamal Abu Issa** - Founder and CEO - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalabuissa/)
- **Abdulrahman Al-Mulla** - Co-Founder - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdulrahman-al-mulla)
- **Hussein Al-Zeer** - Co-Founder - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hussein-al-zeer)

The founding team brings expertise in technology, finance, and regional market knowledge to build a platform tailored for the Arab world's remote work ecosystem.

## Learn More

Visit: https://www.forlanso.com/en/about