Tell us about yourself and your background. I started my career in business and finance in the Philippines, including early roles at institutions like HSBC, where I was exposed to large-scale operations and complex decision-making environments. While I have a formal background in management—I hold a Master of Science in Management from the University of […]
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 […]
Tell us about yourself and your career journey I began my professional journey in the fields of Legal, Compliance, and Human Resources. My academic background is rooted in law, which I pursued as my initial field of study. Over the years, I complemented this foundation with several master’s degrees—one in Banking and Finance, another in Management, […]
Is AI the ultimate source of truth? As artificial intelligence becomes more advanced, many of us are starting to rely on it to answer questions, make decisions, and even form opinions. From Google searches to sophisticated tools like ChatGPT, it’s tempting to believe that the machines know it all. But here’s the real question: Should […]
AI is everywhere in 2025—but for many first-time and women entrepreneurs, the real question is: how can I actually use it today, without funding, developers, or hype? The truth is, AI has quietly become one of the most powerful tools for bootstrapped businesses—if you know where to look. Here are five practical and budget-friendly ways […]
While the world debates whether AI will replace human workers, women across the Middle East are proving a different point entirely: AI doesn’t replace leaders, it creates them. From Dubai to Riyadh, a quiet revolution is unfolding. Women entrepreneurs are launching fintech startups with AI-powered prototypes built in months, not years. Marketing executives are using […]
The world-class applications of AI range from helping businesses run more smoothly and painlessly serve customer needs. More and more companies are using AI to outdo each other. These processes in their turn bring up issues like bias, data privacy, transparency, and liability. If these matters are sidelined or are devoid of a transparent system, […]
Artificial Intelligence has rapidly evolved from a futuristic concept to a present-day reality influencing industries, governance, and daily life. With its increasing autonomy and decision-making capabilities, the ethical implications of AI have sparked heated debate: **Are humans truly capable of setting AI’s ethical standards?** While governments, organizations, and researchers strive to establish frameworks for responsible […]
