Tell us about yourself, your background and your journey to founding Lifemart We are newcomers to Dubai, but in Russia, Lifemart is a large and very popular retail chain. I have been an entrepreneur for as long as I can remember, and that is probably the most important thing. Our first store in the UAE is […]
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Entrepreneur Spotlight: Chanda Lokendra
Chanda Lokendra is an extraordinary women, leader, and believer of social good. She is a Sustainable Period Care Advocate, Empowering Menstruators and leads Lizzom, considered as RetailME most admired startup in MENA. As the Founder of LiZZOM, a lifestyle period care company, she has built a unique brand that is committed to being Natural, Organic […]
Thought Leader Interview: Dr. Geetha Manjunath, Founder & CEO of Niramai Health Analytix
A deeply personal loss led this inspiring scientist of India to change the face of breast cancer detection for the women all over the world. We are honored to speak to Dr. Geetha Manjunath, Founder and CEO of Niramai Health Analytix, who developed a novel artificial intelligence-based medical device to detect breast cancer at a […]
Female Business Leader Spotlight: Halima Jumani
Tell us about your background and journey to Director of Kibsons. As a Finance (ACCA/KPMG) and Operations professional (Six Sigma / GE), I have been a part of the Kibsons family-owned business for 25 years (15 years full-time). From setting up the financial infrastructure to strengthening the operational capabilities in a tech-inspired environment, I have […]
Founder Spotlight: Joshua Ashley-Collins
Tell us about yourself and your background I am originally from the UK, and moved to the UAE in 2018, to work with Deliveroo, launching their Corporate offering in the region, Deliveroo For Business. After working with bars, restaurants & other hospitality venues over 2.5 years, I noticed some gaps in the market and decided […]
Company Spotlight: Kreative Konnections
Tell us about yourself, your background and your current role at Kreative Konnections My name is Charu Surtani. I was born in India and raised in Hong Kong, where I also completed my education. With over 25 years of experience in the travel and events industry, I have developed a strong background in consultancy, lifestyle, […]
Company Spotlight: The Loop, Naheed Maalik & Rachel Lloyd
Tell us more about what you do? The Loop is a boutique marketing, communications and PR consultancy based in Dubai. We offer a one-stop solution to help clients ‘close the loop’ on their marcomms requirements, including strategy and planning, content creation, brand, PR and media management, media buying, creative design and copywriting. Our focus is […]
Founder Spotlight: Justyna Lapkova
Tell us about yourself and your background. My name is Justyna and I’m originally from the Czech Republic. I came to Dubai a few years ago and immediately fell in love with the city. My background is actually in International Relations, but I’ve always had a passion for cosmetics, wellness and skincare. Now, as the […]
Thought Leader Interview: Lisa Lee, Vice President and Head of Business Development at Perfect Corp
Tell us about yourself and your background. I lead the Business Development team here at Perfect Corp, which means I oversee forging partnerships and driving growth for our company. My team is responsible for multiple functions, including: Business Development, Business Unit Management and Business Analytics. My passion lies in helping beauty and fashion brands leverage […]
Thought Leader Interview: Qasim Sharif, Regional Director of Finance for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Middle East, Africa, and Europe
Tell us about yourself, your background and your journey to your current role. With my Pakistani background, there have never been a lot of figures to look up to in the hospitality industry. So, when I decided to enrol in the Swiss Hotel School in Leysin, it was a surprise for my whole family. But […]