Tell us about yourself and your background. I have 26 years of experience in the Event Industry. I started my first company, Trade Show Executives, which is now known as TSE Staffing & Events. With just a $500 investment, I created marketing materials and distributed them to hundreds of exhibitors at the Apparel and Gift […]
What is it that you do? I am the founder and managing director of Aventura Parks. Driven by a deep passion for human development, my work centers on working with the Aventura team to create meaningful experiences and events for park visitors including families, friend groups, students, and teams. We design programs that include leader […]
Professor Dr. Naveed Yasin is a distinguished academic and international consultant in entrepreneurship and enterprise education. With over 15 years of experience across the UK, UAE, Oman, and broader GCC regions, he has pioneered initiatives in higher education, such as building academic incubators and leading decolonized, experiential entrepreneurship programs. How has the integration of AI […]
Tell us about yourselves and how you met your co-founders I come from a remote frontier region of Pakistan, belonging to the Pashtun ethnic group, where I developed a passion for technology at an early age. At 13, I taught myself C and web programming, and within a few years, I was freelancing in building […]
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are making a significant contribution to the MENA region. Studies show that formal SMEs contribute up to 45% of employment and 33% of GDP in developing countries. Among them, MSMEs have a very high share of private sector employment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). According to official […]
Tell us about yourself and your background I am a compulsive creator with a desire to empower people to know they can change any area of their life that they think is not working for them. I’m originally from Sydney, Australia but I consider myself a citizen of the world. Growing up, I always knew […]
What inspired you to start World Padel Academy (WPA)? I’ve always believed in the potential of padel as a sport that connects people and communities. Starting WPA was about turning my passion for the game into an opportunity to create something meaningful. It was inspired by the idea of building a platform where people of […]
Tell us about your background and what it is you currently do. My name is Anisha Joshi, and I’ve been a qualified osteopath for over 14 years. Some people like to call me “The Pain Expert” because of my unique method of treating pain and empowering people to live their best, pain-free lives. My journey […]
Tell us about yourself Before founding Chaps & Co in March 2015, I accumulated seven years of diverse corporate experience in marketing roles throughout the Middle East and Southeast Asia. My specialization in brand marketing and consumer behavior has equipped me with a unique blend of creative insight and strategic thinking, enabling me to effectively […]
Tell us about yourself and your background My educational background is in finance, but I have been working in the events industry since 2008, specifically in event management. I have developed a genuine passion for bringing people together through events. I love seeing everything come together, especially watching visitors and exhibitors connect and engage. For […]
