The founders’ home
Alexandria was the home city of the funders and founders—the place where they were born, raised and formed their earliest understanding of community and work.
About Udjat
About Udjat: The Story Behind Our Name
Udjat began as an investment idea, took shape through conversations during Ramadan 2021, and became a company built around an ancient Egyptian symbol of vision, protection and restoration. This is the story of how six founding members turned scattered meetings into an agency with a serious ambition for Egypt and the Arab world.
Scroll through the chapters2021Established in Alexandria
2022Expanded to ten core team members
2023Added a Giza office
2024Extended into the UAE
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Chapter oneMeetings before an officeHow Ramadan conversations became a company.Chapter twoWhy “Udjat” sounded rightThe search for an Egyptian name with meaning.Chapter threeAn eye restored to wholenessThe history and legend behind the symbol.Final chapterWhat the story asks of usThe vision, mission and four values carried forward.
Ramadan 2021 · Chapter one
An idea assembled wherever a conversation could happen
Before Udjat had a name, an office or a logo, it was another investment possibility being discussed by a group of funders and founders.
The group agreed to build the company around a professional who had spent years working across digital marketing and development. He became Udjat’s first founder and acting chief executive during the formation stage, helping translate investment interest into an operating company.
The earliest meetings took place during Ramadan 2021. There was no polished boardroom story. Some conversations happened inside company offices, others in cafés and rest areas, and some even took place inside a car. What mattered was not the setting; it was reaching agreement on the people, responsibilities and principles behind the business.
Once the founding and funding group had aligned, attention moved to identity: what should this company be called, what should it stand for, and what kind of future should the name make possible?
A company formed through collaboration
Udjat’s origin reflects a belief that still shapes the agency: meaningful progress comes from people working together, confronting questions honestly and turning different forms of expertise into one direction.
How to say Udjat
Udjat, Wedjat, or the Eye of Horus
The ancient name appears in different English transliterations. Udjat is commonly pronounced approximately “OO-jaht,” while Wedjat is often rendered “WED-jaht.”
Listen to the pronunciation
Choosing the name
Why the founders chose “Udjat”
The founding team explored several possible names before returning to an ancient Egyptian word with the right meaning and sound.
Both “Udjat” and “Wedjat” refer to the Eye of Horus. The team chose “Udjat” because its sound felt lighter, clearer and more natural to the Mediterranean ear—reflecting the way people around the region often soften heavy consonants in everyday speech.
The choice was not made for decoration. The founders wanted an Egyptian symbol connected to foresight, protection, knowledge and the restoration of order. The name had to carry the identity of where the company came from and the ambition of where it intended to go.
From that decision, the logo-design journey began. The visual identity developed around the eye, not as an imitation of the past, but as a modern reminder to see beyond the immediate task, protect what clients have built and restore clarity when markets become confusing.
Why Alexandria
The first office belonged in a city shaped by civilizations and creativity
The founding team deliberately chose Alexandria for Udjat’s first headquarters. The decision was personal, cultural and strategic.
A meeting point of civilizations
The city carries visible layers of ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Mediterranean history. That mixture made it a natural home for a company interested in identity and connection.
A city of art and imagination
Alexandria has long been associated with literature, culture, design and creative exchange. Udjat wanted its first chapter to begin inside that living creative context.
The Eye of Horus story
An eye that could see beyond the present
In the literary version of the legend that inspired Udjat’s founders, Horus possessed extraordinary eyes. Anyone who looked deeply into them did not see only a reflection, but shadows of events that had not yet taken place—as if time itself appeared within them.
When Ra wished to know what the coming days might hold, he asked Horus for permission to look into his eyes. Ra looked carefully and saw the image of a black pig.
At that same moment, the animal appeared before Horus. But the pig was not what it seemed: it was Seth, Horus’s enemy, concealed in another form. When Horus looked at it, his eye was struck and he suffered intense pain.
Other established versions of Egyptian mythology describe Seth injuring or taking the eye during his conflict with Horus, before Thoth restored it. The repaired eye became the Wedjat—the eye made whole again and a symbol of restored order.
For Udjat, the legend carries a modern idea: vision is not merely seeing what is in front of us. It is the discipline of looking ahead, recognizing threats and possibilities, protecting what matters and helping fragmented parts become whole.
Evidence boundary: Protection, healing, restoration and wholeness are well-established meanings of the Wedjat eye. The future-seeing and black-pig narrative is presented here as the specific literary tradition cited by Udjat’s founders, not as the only version of the ancient myth.
Udjat timeline · Chapter four
From an Alexandria start to a wider agency platform
The milestones below are based on Udjat’s published company history. They describe the growth of the team, locations and market reach without turning the story into unsupported claims.
2021
Foundation
Udjat Agency is established
After formation meetings during Ramadan, Udjat began operating on June 20 from Sakina Bint Al-Hussein Street in Kafr Abdo, Alexandria, with six founding members.
- Alexandria
- Six founding members
- Egyptian identity
2022
Team growth
Ten core team members
The working team developed to ten core members, allowing Udjat to strengthen specialist capacity while retaining a connected way of working.
- Broader expertise
- More delivery capacity
- Stronger collaboration
2023
Egypt expansion
A second presence in Giza
In January, Udjat expanded its physical presence with an office in Giza, supporting closer access to businesses across Greater Cairo alongside its Alexandria base.
- Giza office
- Greater Cairo access
- Two Egypt locations
2024
Regional chapter
Growth into the United Arab Emirates
Udjat extended into the UAE, opening a distinct GCC-focused chapter through Udjat Agency Dubai while the Egypt entity continued serving Egypt and international markets.
- UAE market
- GCC focus
- Regional perspective
Today
Connected capability
Marketing, technology and production under one direction
Udjat now presents a connected range of services across research, strategy, branding, content, media, SEO, development, digital products, production, analytics and support.
- 39 service areas
- Integrated workflow
- Ongoing support
How Udjat evolved
Capabilities grew around the customer journey
Udjat’s development followed a recurring reality: business problems rarely stay inside one department. The agency expanded to connect the decisions that shape visibility, demand, experience and long-term performance.
From content to brand systems
Communication works better when the positioning, message and visual identity give every channel one recognizable direction.
Explore branding →From activity to demand
Social, SEO, media and lead generation became connected to landing experiences, qualification and measurable commercial outcomes.
Explore lead generation →From campaigns to platforms
Websites, e-commerce, software and automation expanded Udjat’s ability to improve the systems behind customer acquisition and service.
Explore development →From delivery to visibility
Structured follow-ups, customer communication and CRM-supported workflows made progress easier to understand and decisions easier to track.
Explore transparent follow-ups →From output to quality control
Reviews, approval gates and accountable ownership help protect quality before work reaches the customer or the market.
Explore the Udjat workflow →From projects to partnerships
Ongoing support allows learning from performance, customer feedback and changing business priorities to shape the next action.
Browse all services →One heritage, two market focuses
Udjat Agency Egypt and Udjat Agency Dubai
The two websites represent related Udjat companies with different market priorities. Keeping that distinction clear helps customers reach the team and regional experience best suited to their needs.
UDJAT AGENCY
Egypt and international markets
Udjatagency.com represents the Egypt-based agency, with its history rooted in Alexandria and a presence in Giza. It supports businesses in Egypt and selected international markets through connected marketing, technology and production services.
- Alexandria and Giza presence
- Egypt-focused market understanding
- International project capability
- Marketing, development and business services
UDJAT DUBAI
UAE and GCC markets
Udjat.ae represents Udjat Agency Dubai, the distinct GCC-focused company built for businesses targeting the UAE and wider Gulf markets. It carries shared agency heritage while operating around regional market needs.
- Dubai presence
- UAE and GCC focus
- Regional communication context
- Dedicated GCC website and positioning
Education partnerships
Connecting academic learning with professional practice
A meaningful part of Udjat’s history has been its work with education institutions. These relationships brought agency practice into student development, professional evaluation, event coverage and institutional communication.
Pharos University
Udjat’s published history describes a formal cooperation framework supporting practical projects, professional exposure and evaluation for Media Department students.
AASTMT
Udjat has supported media coverage and documentation for Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport events across Alexandria, Cairo, El Alamein and Port Said.
Alamein International University
The published collaboration focused on connecting academic study with practical media projects, professional development and workplace-oriented evaluation.
Vision and mission · Chapter five
Why Udjat exists beyond the next campaign
The company’s purpose reaches beyond providing services. Udjat’s founders connected the agency’s growth with a larger ambition for businesses, professionals and young talent across Egypt and the Arab world.
A Middle Eastern market ready to compete
Udjat’s vision is to help transform the Arab Middle Eastern market—and the Egyptian market in particular—into a more capable, prepared and competitive business environment. That means encouraging better strategy, stronger systems, clearer communication and standards that can stand beside leading markets worldwide.
Develop the people who will improve the region
Udjat’s mission is to support the development of Arab youth, with a particular commitment to Egyptian talent, and help prepare capable professionals who can contribute to a better direction for the region. Training, real responsibility and continuous learning are therefore part of the agency’s story, not side activities.
Udjat values
Four rules simple enough to remember—and demanding enough to live by
The values are deliberately direct. They define how Udjat expects people to speak, work, learn and take responsibility with customers, colleagues and the wider community.
Never lieTell the truth about progress, problems, evidence and what we do not yet know.
Always help othersShare knowledge, remove obstacles and use capability to make another person stronger.
Be responsibleOwn commitments, protect trust and act before small issues become larger ones.
Keep learningStay curious, question assumptions and improve through study, practice and feedback.
About Udjat FAQs
Questions about the name, story and company
When was Udjat Agency founded?
Initial formation meetings began during Ramadan 2021. Udjat Agency’s first operating day was June 20, 2021, from its office on Sakina Bint Al-Hussein Street in Kafr Abdo, Alexandria, with six founding members.
What does the name Udjat mean?
Udjat is a transliteration of the ancient Egyptian name associated with the Eye of Horus. The word is connected with the idea of being sound, restored or whole again.
How is Udjat pronounced?
Udjat is commonly approximated in English as “OO-jaht.” Another transliteration, Wedjat, is often pronounced approximately “WED-jaht.” Ancient-language pronunciation cannot be reproduced with complete certainty.
Why did the founders choose the Eye of Horus?
The founders wanted an unmistakably Egyptian symbol aligned with vision, protection, knowledge, restoration and foresight. These ideas reflected how they wanted the agency to think and work.
Why was Udjat founded in Alexandria?
Alexandria was the founders’ home city, a meeting point of ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Mediterranean influences, and a place long associated with art, culture and creative exchange.
Where did Udjat Agency begin?
The agency began in Kafr Abdo, Alexandria. Alexandria remains part of Udjat’s Egypt presence alongside the later Giza office.
When did Udjat expand to Giza?
Udjat’s published history records the Giza office expansion in January 2023, following team growth during 2022.
When did Udjat expand into the UAE?
Udjat’s published timeline identifies 2024 as the year the agency extended into the UAE, creating a GCC-focused chapter through Udjat Agency Dubai.
Are Udjat Agency Egypt and Udjat Agency Dubai the same company?
They share the Udjat name and agency heritage but have distinct market focuses and websites. Udjatagency.com represents the Egypt-based agency serving Egypt and international markets, while udjat.ae represents the GCC-focused Dubai company.
What services does Udjat provide today?
Udjat connects services across market research, strategy, branding, content, social media, performance marketing, SEO, websites, e-commerce, software, automation, production, analytics and ongoing support.
What is Udjat’s vision?
Udjat’s vision is to help make the Arab Middle Eastern market—and the Egyptian market in particular—more prepared and capable of competing through stronger strategy, systems, talent and execution.
What is Udjat’s mission?
Udjat’s mission is to help develop Arab youth, especially Egyptian talent, and prepare capable professionals who can contribute to a better future for the region.
What are Udjat’s core values?
Udjat’s four stated values are: never lie, always help others, be responsible and keep learning.
How can a business start working with Udjat?
Explore the agency’s services and workflow, then book a meeting with your business objective, market, current challenge and desired timeline.
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Sources: Founder-supplied Udjat formation record; Pharaonic Myths, translated by Kamal El-Hennawy; Margaret A. Murray, Ancient Egyptian Legends; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Wedjat Eye Amulet; British Museum, Wedjat eye amulet record; Udjat’s services directory and workflow page. Last reviewed September 2026.
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