From Fitness to Fortune: Why Wellness is the Middle East’s Next Big Business Opportunity

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 […]

Redefining Balance: How Saudi Women Are Shaping the Future Without Choosing Between Career and Motherhood

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 […]

Building Global Entrepreneurs: The ADMI Incubator

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 […]

Decoding the Entrepreneurial Mindset of Gen Z in the Middle East

Global Entrepreneur Roman Ziemian unpacks the bold, purpose-driven mindset of Gen Z founders in the Middle East. From Dubai’s digital natives to Saudi Arabia’s innovation hubs, Ziemian explores how a new generation is reshaping the region’s startup culture — one mission-led venture at a time. Breaking Stereotypes: Gen Z Is Building Movements, Not Just Startups […]

Why Playing It Safe is the Riskiest Move in Business and Fashion

If you’re building something new—whether it’s a business, a brand, or a movement—you have two choices: follow the blueprint, or tear it up. Most people stick to the blueprint. It’s safe. It’s predictable. It’s why industries get stuck in loops, repeating the same formulas until someone comes along and breaks the cycle. That’s where the […]

How Saudi Arabia is Turning Sports into Big Business: Lessons for Regional Entrepreneurs

In recent years, Saudi Arabia has taken bold steps to redefine its global identity—not just as a leader in energy, but as a thriving hub for sports, tourism, and entrepreneurship. At the center of this transformation is Vision 2030, a national strategy designed to diversify the Kingdom’s economy and unlock new industries. Among them, sports […]