Entrepreneurship in the UAE is full of ambition, optimism and big ideas. But behind every great idea sits something far less glamorous: the day-to-day operations that keep the business running. For many founders, these operational demands start off manageable and then quickly become overwhelming.The natural reaction is to think, ‘I need to hire someone full-time.’ […]
Every founder begins with an inner fire — a vision that feels alive, urgent, and deeply personal. But as responsibilities multiply and decisions become heavier, even the strongest passion can feel stretched thin. This isn’t a flaw or failure. It’s a natural part of the entrepreneurial rhythm. Passion doesn’t disappear; it changes shape. And in […]
Across the globe, governments and private-sector innovators are racing to define the next generation of cities—smarter, more sustainable, and built to compete in a technology-driven economy. Yet no region is moving faster or with more ambition than the Middle East. The GCC has become a unique place where bold urban ideas are designed and deployed […]
Tell us about yourself and your background I’m Nick Walsh, founder of Migrate, and I’ve spent the last 17 years building, leading, and developing agencies across the Middle East. My career journey has taken me through some of the world’s most respected advertising and communications networks, including WPP, Ogilvy, Geometry, VMLY&R, and VML. Over nearly […]
Tell us about your upcoming event, Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld 2026 Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld form the largest and most international one-stop platform for the global consumer goods industry. They will take place simultaneously on the Frankfurt exhibition grounds from 6 – 9 / 10 February 2026. The strong registration figures show that the industry […]
In a period of unprecedented digital and financial transformation across the GCC, a new breed of leaders is emerging — those capable of combining strategic foresight with financial precision. Among them stands Ahmed Abu Elazm, who describes himself as “a rare hybrid — CEO vision with CFO precision.” With more than 24 years of experience […]
Unlocking Hidden Value in Egypt’s Agricultural Waste Egypt produces an estimated 30 to 45 million tons of agricultural residues annually, which is a hidden source of value too often seen as just waste. For decades, this output has been treated as a problem: open burning (leading to environmental crises like the “Black Cloud”) or low-value […]
Tell us about AccuSights Sam Khan: AccuSights is a U.S.-based Cybersecurity platform. It was unearthed with the belief that world-class protection should not be a privilege for Fortune 100 companies, but a right for every business, whether small or big. I founded AccuSights in Chicago and expanded into the UAE cybersecurity this year, officially launching […]
In a region accelerating toward the future, it’s frustrating to watch capable young people slowed down by systems that no longer match their ambition. Their struggle isn’t rooted in a lack of talent, it’s rooted in a lack of access. Over the years, I’ve seen brilliant minds miss out on life-changing opportunities simply because the […]
The rapid transformation of business and labour market in Middle East is evident by its incorporation and usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in different local and international sectors. AI technologies such as machine learning and natural language processing to robotics and automation are already penetrating sectors such as health‐care, logistics, finance, smart cities and public […]
