As travelers’ expectations evolve, the demand for unique and authentic experiences is at an all-time high. In this interview, Michael Sokolov, CEO & Co-founder of Solartrip, shares his insights on how innovative technology is transforming travel—delivering seamless personalization while helping businesses in the MENA region tap into new growth opportunities. Michael, the travel landscape is […]
Category: FEATURES
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Nathalie Khouri, Founder of Ralee
Tell us about yourself & your journey to founding Ralee My journey in design has always been rooted in creativity and visual storytelling. My background spans over a decade in marketing and brand activation with the world’s best brands like Reebok and Apple. These experiences taught me how to understand people’s needs and desires, which […]
CEO Spotlight: Dr. Reda Taleb, CEO of Officium Management
Tell us about yourself, your background and your journey to your current role as CEO at Officium Management. My journey began in consulting, where I developed a passion for understanding business challenges and devising impactful strategies. This early foundation led me to Procter & Gamble, where I spent several years refining my expertise in brand […]
Female Business Leader Spotlight: Qadreya Al Awadhi, Founder of Bumblebee Food
How did you get started in entrepreneurship? My family are all entrepreneurs. When I was young, I was not sure what exactly I wanted to be when I grew up, but studying business and becoming an entrepreneur would allow me to explore unlimited fields and industries. This allowed me to explore a few ventures before […]
Training Spotlight: Muhammad Ahsen Qazi
Ahsen Qazi is a Leadership and Motivational speaker certified by “Directive Communication International (DCI)” which is accredited by the American Institute of Business Psychology. His expertise is in improving Leadership and Building High-Performance Teams in Organizations. A total of 5 certifications. Tell us about yourself and your background My background is in Human Resources and […]
Tourism Expert Interview: Mohamed Lotfy
With over 18 years of experience in international business, tourism marketing, and development, Lotfy has successfully executed strategic marketing and tourism initiatives for Singapore, Malaysia, and the UAE. He has led impactful campaigns to promote various destinations targeting markets across the GCC, Middle East, UK, Europe, Africa, Russia, and the CIS. As a certified trainer […]
Abu Dhabi School of Management: A Thriving Hub for Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs
Abu Dhabi: A Thriving Hub for Start-ups and Entrepreneurs The Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has firmly established itself as a sought-after destination for start-ups and entrepreneurs. With its steadily growing economy, government-led initiatives that support innovation, access to burgeoning international markets, and a favourable regulatory landscape, Abu […]
Founder Spotlight: David & Astrid Kirkland, KNOW Creative
What exactly is KNOW Creative? KNOW Creative is a branding and creative consultancy that specializes in combining expertise across branding, strategy, production, and motion graphics to deliver innovative and cohesive brand experiences. The agency is driven by a passion for creative excellence, working collaboratively with clients to craft bold, impactful solutions that inspire action and […]
Training Spotlight: Amy McKeown
Tell us about yourself and your background I am a highly experienced Workplace Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategist, Consultant, Trainer and Mentor. I have worked in and around workplace and occupational health, mental health and wellbeing for over 20 years (my whole career) and am unique in the range of experience and knowledge I […]
Female Founder Spotlight: Erika Doyle
Tell us about yourself and your background I am from Lithuania originally, have spent most of my formative adult years in the UK and have now been living in the UAE for the last 6 years. I am a mother of three little girls who are fiercely independent and incredible in their own ways. My […]