Please tell us about yourself and your background. I am the CEO & Co-Founder of mimojo, the brand-new cashback rewards app. I began my career in the UAE over 20 years ago with Motivate Publishing, and later held senior management roles at TMF and the Entertainer. While working in the loyalty and reward space, merchants […]
Tell us about yourself and your background. I was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. I graduated with a BSc Econ in Banking & Finance at University of Wales, College of Cardiff in 1993 and a MSc in Shipping, Trade & Finance at Cass Business School, City University, London in 1995. I then embarked on […]
Tell us about yourself and your background. I come from a unique upbringing where art, culture, academics, and an Ayurvedic lifestyle intertwined seamlessly. Following my medical training, I found myself increasingly drawn to identifying and solving various issues. This passion only grew stronger with time. Having delved into acting in my youth, I admired how […]
Tell us about yourself and your background. My background started in the world of arts; my nana was an opera singer, so I would spend time in the theatre with her when I was 5. I think I stepped on the stage for the first time singing and continued my performing arts and acting training […]
Saad Kassis Mohamed is an Indian Entrepreneur, Investor and Equestrian. Born with a strong sense of social responsibility, Saad embarked on his journey to make a positive difference in the world from a young age. His passion for helping others and commitment to fostering positive change have been the driving forces behind his success. Throughout […]
Tell us about yourself and your background. I am a Dubai-based fashion designer and founder of Alina Anwar Couture. I studied in United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. I did my undergrad at Middlesex University Dubai and I did my Masters at the University of Warwick. After graduating from the UK and mastering various […]
In recent years, the Middle East has emerged as a hotbed of entrepreneurial activity, with a vibrant startup ecosystem attracting increasing attention from venture capitalists and angel investors seeking to capitalize on the region’s untapped potential. From fintech and e-commerce to healthtech and renewable energy, the Middle East offers a diverse array of investment opportunities […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are crowding global, regional and local news cycles and conversations across all industries, in a manner reminiscent of the launch of the World Wide Web in the 1990s. The introduction of a new generative technology that can be used in nearly every industry and business has stirred up unprecedented interest among […]
Velvet Desert is a Kuwait and Spain based jewellery company founded by sisters Faiza and Shaima Goodarzi in 2021. We inteviewed Shaima to find out more about her journey from founding Velvet Desert to the remarkable success and expansion the brand is experiencing today. Tell us about yourself and your background. I am big on […]
A series on mastering thought leadership by Anu Bhatnagar In today’s digital age, the success of a creator entrepreneur hinges not only on their talent but also on their ability to build a strong online presence and establish themselves as experts in their field. With countless platforms and competition at an all-time high, standing out […]
