Tell us about yourself and your background I am a project and product management professional with around seven years of experience leading initiatives across technology, digital transformation, and management consulting in the MENA region. My journey began with software engineering & engineering and management foundation, which I later complemented with certifications in Lean Six Sigma […]
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Entrepreneur Spotlight: Olga Sukhanova, Founder of COLABB.
Tell us about yourself and your background My name is Olga Sukhanova, and I am the founder of COLABB. COLABB is a Dubai-based commercial real estate investment and creative development firm. I started my career as a manager in commercial real estate. Over 12 years, my career trajectory grew into the role of a strategic […]
Business Leader Spotlight: Hesham Hamdy
Hesham, could you start by telling our readers a little about yourself and your professional journey? Certainly. I currently serve as the Marketing Head of Lundbeck MEA, bringing more than two decades of expertise in the pharmaceutical industry. I spearhead strategic marketing and digital transformation initiatives, with a strong emphasis on AI-driven customer engagement, omnichannel […]
Leadership Spotlight: Jorge Franchi
Tell us about yourself Over the past two decades, I have directed strategy, performance, and learning initiatives in corporate, government, and academic settings across the United States and Latin America. My academic path led to a Ph.D. in Instructional Systems with a concentration in Performance Systems Design, Human Resource Development, and Multinational Business Operations from […]
From Vision to Impact: How Nasreen El-Mansub Is Redefining Intercultural Leadership in the GCC
In a region where cultures, industries, and ambitions converge, Nasreen El-Mansub has carved out a unique role: guiding leaders and organizations through the complexities of intercultural communication and leadership alignment. As the Founder and CEO of Al Multaqa Consultancy, she partners with multinationals, government entities, and family-owned conglomerates across the GCC to unlock growth by […]
Founder Spotlight: Joanna Moczadlo, Co-Founder of Ballantines LLP, Dream Homes Investment & Co-Creator of dreamsabc
Joanna, your career spans law, investment, and entrepreneurship. Can you tell us about your personal journey – from building a successful legal career to becoming a trailblazer in global real estate? I am a lawyer qualified to practice in both the UK and the US, specialising in corporate, commercial, contractual, data privacy, technology and AI law, as […]
Training Spotlight: Sammer Moustafa Fahmy
“The future belongs to those who invest in their people. Training isn’t a cost; it’s your competitive edge.” Tell us about yourself and your background I’m proud to say that my story is beautifully layered. I’m an Omani, born in Scotland to Egyptian Lebanese parents, a unique cultural mix that has shaped how I see […]
Female Business Leader Spotlight: Roudha Al Behzad
What drew you to padel, and how did your journey with World Padel Academy begin? I was first introduced to padel through close family friends, and what began as a casual interest quickly transformed into a genuine passion. The sport’s energy, strategy, and sense of community resonated deeply with me. World Padel Academy, being a […]
Coaching Spotlight: (Dr.) Ilham Musayev, ICF-PCC | PMP®
Tell us about yourself and what it is you currently do I am a visionary executive coach and business transformation professional with over 30 years in the global energy and leadership space. Along with my oil and gas experience, I mentor and coach executives in leading international firms. I am certified by International Coaching Federation […]
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Sarit Shefer
Tell us about yourself and what it is you currently do As a qualified Personal Stylist, I help busy women regain their confidence, rediscover their unique style and feel amazing in the body they have now. I style women of all body types and am passionate about helping busy women be the best version of themselves […]










