By: Mohammed Alanzi & Saeed Zeinali Introduction: A New Global Innovation Order Saudi Arabia is rapidly positioning itself as a global technology powerhouse, channeling $100 billion into AI, MedTech, Cleantech, and Fintech under Vision 2030. But capital alone isn’t enough—the Kingdom needs cutting-edge startups, deep-tech expertise, and top-tier research talent to drive its transformation CVCA […]
As the UAE strides towards its National Wellbeing Strategy 2031 and embraces the Year of Community, there has never been a better time for brands to take action. True impact goes beyond short-lived buzz – it’s about creating initiatives that deliver real, measurable change. As His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President […]
In today’s fast-changing world, leadership is no longer just about achieving results, it’s about how you show up along the way. As an empowerment coach, global motivational speaker, and creative content creator, I’ve seen how the most effective and respected leaders are those who lead with self-awareness, empathy, and a clear sense of purpose. This […]
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 […]
In an industry where cleanliness, safety, and operational efficiency often go unnoticed yet are absolutely essential, SaveFast has emerged as a regional leader, not just delivering training but reshaping how facilities management and cleaning professionals are empowered. From its base in the Middle East, SaveFast has become a force to reckon with, transforming thousands of […]
Lessons from 10 years leading one of the UAE’s leading hair and beauty salons “Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge.” Simon Sinek For me, leadership wasn’t born in a boardroom. It was shaped in quiet moments behind the salon chair. In conversations no one saw […]
Tell us about yourself, your background and your journey to your current role as CEO at IFZA. My career has been a journey through different industries and global markets, all of which has shaped my leadership approach today. Throughout my career I have had the privilege of working with organizations that focus on sustainable growth. […]
In today’s capital markets, speed and precision define success for emerging ventures. Startups no longer win funding by casting a wide net—they secure it by aligning tightly with the right capital partners, delivering institutional-grade narratives, and executing with with the right systems and infrastructures in place. Too often, founders face fragmented investor pipelines, generic pitch […]
If you know Sprints, you know we’ve been in the edtech space for five years now. Our mission is bold but clear: upskill 100 million learners by 2030. From day one, we knew that reaching this kind of scale would require powerful, tech-driven solutions that wouldn’t sacrifice quality. Like any edtech platform, we faced the […]
Tell us about yourself and your background. I was born and raised in the Netherlands and began my career in institutional sales in Denmark after completing my Master’s degree. This helped to shape the foundation of my career, where I learnt the importance of trust, adaptability and the nuances of cross-border collaboration – principles that […]
