Tell us about yourself and your background. (Include how you got started in business) My name is Samir and I’m the CEO of Advanced Digital Technology, developers of Lokalee. Prior to founding Lokalee I worked for about 20 years in global hospitality IT, most recently as Corporate VP of IT with Rotana Hotels Management. In […]
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Thought Leader Interview: Hanan Ibrahim
Tell us about yourself and your background I am married and a mother of 2 wonderful children – one still in high school and the other currently studying international Marketing in France. I am a Business Economics graduate and started my career at PWC Oman. I then moved to Egypt where I shifted my career […]
A conversation with Michael Mills: Founder & CEO of LuxGiftsnGoods.com
Tell us about yourself and your background. I am an entrepreneur and disruptive influencer. I am the CEO & Founder of LuxGiftsnGoods.com. Founded in Nashville, Tennessee in 2016, LuxGiftsnGoods.com has grown to 4,000+ offerings and 100+ brands whose unique, luxury items for home, women, men, baby and pets are shipped direct to you with easy […]
Business Leader Spotlight: Ben McCabe, Founder of McCabe + Partners
Tell us about yourself and your background I was born in Manchester UK to an English mother and Pakistani father, which gave me an appreciation and curiosity for different cultures and faiths. I studied Political Science at University and once dreamt of being the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. After a year of working […]
Female Business Leader Spotlight: Shelley Bosworth
Tell us about Shelley Bosworth Coaching. Shelley Bosworth Coaching was born from a turning point in my life. After 25 years of climbing the corporate ladder, achieving what many would call “success,” I reached a moment where I knew something had to change. Personal loss, a health scare, and the realisation that life is far […]
Company Spotlight: ChapterTwo
Tell us about yourself and your background I’m Marwan Ghazal, the co-founder and managing director of ChapterTwo. My professional journey spans over 13 years in marketing and sales, leading multinational companies across various industries, including FMCG, luxury, consumer electronics, and logistics. I hold a degree from the American University of Beirut, and my career has […]
Where The Money Goes: The Reality Of Managing Money Abroad
When I first moved abroad, I expected challenges – adjusting to new cultures, building networks, and navigating unfamiliar business systems. But what I didn’t expect was that managing my money would be the hardest part. As an expat entrepreneur, I expected challenges like everyone does – adjusting to new cultures, navigating unfamiliar business environments, and […]
Female Business Leader Spotlight: Jeri Williams
Tell us about yourself and what it is that you do I’m Jeri Williams, the founder of Smooth Accounting in the UK and Smooth Dubai in the UAE. I’m a chartered accountant, serial entrepreneur, and mum of two boys. After successfully building a UK-based accountancy practice from my garage and growing it into a thriving […]
From Social First to Self-Owned: How AI and Microtools Empower the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
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 […]
Decoding the Entrepreneurial Mindset of Gen Z in the Middle East
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 […]










