Tell us about yourselves We’re Mikail Ismail and Anwar Rizk, rising seniors at the American School of Dubai and co-founders of FunFi — the flagship app of our financial literacy platform, Fundamental Finance. I’m Pakistani by heritage but born and raised in Dubai, where my family has been based for over 50 years. Anwar is […]
More and more entrepreneurs and investors are choosing Dubai. It is not just for the sunshine, but because it has become one of the best places in the world to build something big. Thanks to a stable economy, business-friendly policies, and high living standards, it is no wonder thousands of high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs move […]
Tell us about yourself and your background I grew up in the Southern US and at a young age was always starting small business ventures. After graduating college, I started my career in the hotel industry at Four Seasons Jackson Hole. This began a decade of leading Food & Beverage teams for Four Seasons & […]
I want to start this article a little differently—perhaps more honestly than expected. I’m not someone who ever chased the spotlight. Fame, recognition, celebrity status—these were never my goals. What I’ve always sought is something deeper: to fulfill my purpose of sharing knowledge, guiding others, and helping people grow into the best version of themselves. […]
In today’s fast-moving business world, creativity is often seen as something extra—a design element added after the main business plan is set. But this idea is quickly becoming outdated, especially in fast-growing and ambitious markets like the Middle East. For modern entrepreneurs, creativity is not just about visuals or branding—it’s a core part of how […]
In the entrepreneurial world, we often equate wealth with strategy: pricing, funnels, audience growth, and scaling. But what if the key to exponential success wasn’t just in the business plan — but in the way you think, feel, and embody wealth? Welcome to the psychology of wealth — the inner game that determines how much […]
Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. It demands courage, agility, and a relentless belief in what you’re building. But for many founders, it becomes a daily fight for survival—chasing clients, managing cash flow, wearing every hat. The thrill of starting turns into the stress of sustaining. So, how do you move beyond survival […]
Health and wellness used to be seen as individual pursuits. Today, they’re at the center of national vision statements, business strategies, and startup pitch decks across the Middle East. As someone who has worked with federations, founded fitness ventures, and advised wellness startups, I’ve seen a striking shift: wellness is no longer just a lifestyle—it’s […]
Introduction: The Vision 2030 Revolution Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 has unleashed a quiet but seismic shift: women are no longer on the sidelines of the economy. With female labor force participation more than doubling (from 17.4% in 2017 to 36% in 2023), Saudi women are outpacing expectations—but the real story isn’t just about numbers. It’s […]
The collaboration between the Abu Dhabi School of Management (ADSM) and Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Hub (EEH) through Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) represents a nuanced approach to fostering global entrepreneurship, cultural exchange, and innovation. This partnership aligns with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce’s vision of establishing Abu Dhabi as a […]
