Tell us about yourself, your background and your journey to your current role as CEO at IFZA. My career has been a journey through different industries and global markets, all of which has shaped my leadership approach today. Throughout my career I have had the privilege of working with organizations that focus on sustainable growth. […]
Category: FEATURES
How we’re using AI for impact beyond Sprints
If you know Sprints, you know we’ve been in the edtech space for five years now. Our mission is bold but clear: upskill 100 million learners by 2030. From day one, we knew that reaching this kind of scale would require powerful, tech-driven solutions that wouldn’t sacrifice quality. Like any edtech platform, we faced the […]
Wealth Spotlight: Sander Laugs
Tell us about yourself and your background. I was born and raised in the Netherlands and began my career in institutional sales in Denmark after completing my Master’s degree. This helped to shape the foundation of my career, where I learnt the importance of trust, adaptability and the nuances of cross-border collaboration – principles that […]
DAMAC Real Estate Website – Luxury Living Starts Here
In the heart of the Middle East, where innovation meets opulence, the DAMAC Real Estate Website stands out as the ultimate gateway to prestigious properties, offering a glimpse into the future of elite living. As a symbol of architectural excellence and a beacon for high-end investments, DAMAC has redefined what it means to live luxuriously. […]
Lluis Mas: Leading the Charge in Blockchain and Digital Finance
The world of finance is changing fast, and Lluis Mas is one of the people driving that change. As the Founder and Executive Chairman of BELOBABA, he is working to connect traditional finance with blockchain technology in a way that is safe, transparent, and accessible. His interest in blockchain began when he saw how it […]
Marketing & Branding Spotlight: Anne Thomas
Tell us about yourself and your background. (Include living in Kuwait & The Gulf War) Art college is where it all began. I studied Graphic Design, fell in love with an Iraqi student, got married and flew to Kuwait to start a new life. That was 1978 – and what a rollercoaster that was! Literally […]
Founder Spotlight: Ummair Butt
Tell us about yourself. I am a British Pakistani and have been living in the UAE for over fifteen years. I moved to the UAE in 2009 from the UK where I worked as an accountant for nine years in London in various capacities. I introduced the first insurance comparison site to the Middle East […]
Wellness Company Spotlight: Synaptic Fit Fusion Pros
Terry – tell us about yourself and your background I’m Terry, an experienced weight loss social psychologist and mental health coach passionate about using neuroscience to guide transformative journeys and help clients develop their future perfect selves. My background spans biochemistry and sports science, mental health coaching, mind-body pain practitioner, and a master’s in psychology, […]
Company Spotlight: Louisa Preston and Luisa Baldini of Composure Media
Composure Media specialises in training women in public speaking. The founders Luisa Baldini and Louisa Preston are former BBC News journalists who have drawn on their experience of broadcasting live to millions of people to establish Composure Media. They teach strategies and techniques to help individuals communicate confidently and connect with their target audiences, with […]
Business Leader Spotlight: Adrian Shepherd
Tell us about yourself and your background I was actually born and raised in England. But people swear I’m either American or possibly Canadian because my English accent left me long ago. I was your typical small-town kid who had never been further than a few hours drive and knew nothing of the world. That […]