Tell us about yourself I am Brent Yap, a Malaysian-qualified corporate and commercial lawyer currently based in Dubai as OF counsel with Nasser Yousuf Al Khamis Law Firm (www.nyk.ae). I also serve as international legal counsel to an established mainland Chinese law firm, Win Long Guangdong Law Firm (www.winlongguangdong.com). Back home in Malaysia, I am […]
Tell us about yourself, your background and your journey to founding Valetcart. Over the last 15 years, I’ve been obsessed with technology, e-commerce, and above all – digital customer experience. I launched my first e-commerce startup back in 2006. Later, I spent a decade running my own digital agency where we automated online sales for banks […]
Tell us about yourself and your background. Growing up as the daughter of an Indian Naval officer, I embraced a life of constant change, moving across India every few years to different cities, adapting to new schools and cultures. This nomadic lifestyle taught me resilience, adaptability, and the art of building meaningful connections and finding […]
In recent years, the concept of “Made in Italy” has evolved far beyond simply representing style or luxury. Today, it stands for how Italian creativity, technical mastery and cultural heritage can authentically integrate with — and elevate — the economies and social fabrics of host countries. This evolution is crucial for brands and companies seeking […]
In today’s founder economy, social capital is as powerful as financial capital—yet often undervalued until you need it most. The difference between a slow moving start-up and one with momentum could very well be stronger social capital: the trusted networks, sounding boards, and thought partners behind the scenes. As traditional hierarchies dissolve, the modern founder’s […]
When you’re the one making every decision, who helps you see what you’re missing?Even the most visionary founders need a space where they don’t have to lead, pitch, or prove—just think clearly. Startups are built in boardrooms and brainstorms—but they thrive in moments when founders choose clarity over chaos.A founder coach isn’t a luxury; they’re […]
In today’s rapidly changing business world, industries that until recently operated in complete isolation are discovering powerful opportunities at their intersections — between the worlds of beauty and cutting-edge technology, particularly in the field of conscious artificial intelligence (AI). This is much more than a fleeting trend. It is a fundamental change in the way […]
Tell us about yourselves We’re Mikail Ismail and Anwar Rizk, rising seniors at the American School of Dubai and co-founders of FunFi — the flagship app of our financial literacy platform, Fundamental Finance. I’m Pakistani by heritage but born and raised in Dubai, where my family has been based for over 50 years. Anwar is […]
From sand dunes to skyline, Dubai’s transformation over a few decades has been extraordinary. Now, the city is entering a new phase, a tech-dominant, AI-led paradigm where business processes scale faster, leaner, and more instantly accessible. AI integration spans both private-sector operations and government platforms, increasingly shaping enterprise-level decision-making, especially for business owners. However, many […]
As U.S. cities grapple with rising rents, underutilized office space, and growing student populations, one developer is proposing a practical, scalable solution. Mohammad Shwiqi, a real estate developer, is advancing a student housing model rooted in global precedent and tailored for today’s urban challenges. At the center of Shwiqi’s proposal is the implementation of purpose-built […]
