Digitalisation has transformed entrepreneurship—especially at its inception. An increasing number of small businesses are launching via platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or WhatsApp, bypassing traditional websites. These social-first entrepreneurs meet customers where they already are, turning social media from a mere communication tool into a business. According to the GoDaddy 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Survey, over one […]
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 […]
In an industry where cleanliness, safety, and operational efficiency often go unnoticed yet are absolutely essential, SaveFast has emerged as a regional leader, not just delivering training but reshaping how facilities management and cleaning professionals are empowered. From its base in the Middle East, SaveFast has become a force to reckon with, transforming thousands of […]
Lessons from 10 years leading one of the UAE’s leading hair and beauty salons “Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge.” Simon Sinek For me, leadership wasn’t born in a boardroom. It was shaped in quiet moments behind the salon chair. In conversations no one saw […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
