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Inside FII9: Dunia Innovations

The FII9 Innovators Pitch 2025, hosted by the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, spotlighted five startups that presented breakthrough AI-powered solutions transforming healthcare, sustainable materials, and next-generation computing. In this series, we explore how each of these innovators is shaping the future with technologies designed to deliver real-world impact.

Technology

Inside FII9: Amplifai Health

The FII9 Innovators Pitch 2025, hosted by the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, spotlighted five startups that presented breakthrough AI-powered solutions transforming healthcare, sustainable materials, and next-generation computing. In this series, we explore how each of these innovators is shaping the future with technologies designed to deliver real-world impact.

Growth Strategies

Creating Without Bounds: How RAKEZ is Fueling Manufacturing Diversity Across Consumer and Industrial Sectors

From carpets and cosmetics to components used in the nuclear energy sector, here's an in-depth look at how the many manufacturing hubs at RAKEZ are enabling the production of diverse products in the UAE.

Leadership

Business Of Relationships: Babyshop CEO Ruban Shanmugarajah on How the Brand Has Centered Trust and Safety for 50 Years

"Loyalty is never instant; it is built slowly, over years, sometimes decades. For Babyshop, it has come from being present in people's lives at the moments that matter most."

Leadership

Mirrored Ambitions: 30 Years Since its Inception, Here’s How Rohan Mehta is Shaping Petrochem’s Next Leg of Growth

Mehta on what it means to lead a company whose journey has been reflective of the nation's own growth tale, why effective succession planning is paramount to a family business, and the lessons he's learned from the brand's founder- his father Yogesh "Yogi" Mehta.

Women Entrepreneur

Eco-Honest Practices: How Lubomila Jordanova’s Berlin-Based Firm ‘Plan A’ is Helping Businesses Centre Sustainability With Purpose

"The question isn't whether sustainability matters– it's whether you're moving on it while competitors hesitate."

Leadership

Bold Frontiers: How Radisson Hotel Group Continues to Redefine Hospitality

COO Chema Basterrechea explains why every RHG guest experience feels both globally consistent and locally meaningful.

Leadership

Decoding Unknown Depths: How KSA-Based OceanQuest is Redefining Deep-Sea Discovery

"Through advanced deep ocean exploration using robotics, data innovation, digital twins and equitable partnerships, OceanQuest aims to shine a light on the deep ocean so we can better understand its role in the Earth system."

Growth Strategies

Ecosystem in Motion: HPE Expands ‘Saudi-Made’ Portfolio with New ProLiant Servers

With the launch of two new lines of HPE ProLiant servers, the tech giant has expanded its pioneering 'Saudi-Made' portfolio. Beyond just servers, however, here's how the initiative is setting the stage for a whole new high-tech industry in Saudi Arabia.

Women Entrepreneur

Wisdom in Action: From Television Pioneer to Wellness Entrepreneur, Here’s How Uma Ghosh Has Led with Authenticity

"My goal is to share knowledge so people can make choices that suit them—not to influence them blindly. That's the spirit behind all my content. If someone spends 30 seconds, a few minutes, or even longer with me on YouTube, I want them to learn something about themselves, not just get influenced by me."

Business News

The People’s Vanguard: Kawa Junad, Founder of Iraq’s First Digital Bank on Why He Refuses to be Led by Trends

Having grown up in a war-torn Iraq, Kawa Junad understood the necessity for digital innovation from a tender age. But the founder of First Iraqi Bank says he refuses to be led by trends—for him, every decision is rooted in a singular purpose: improving the lives of his people.

Women Entrepreneur

Roots and Realms: How UAE-Based Serial Entrepreneur Kanessa Muluneh Launched the First African-Inspired Battle Royale Game, Rise Of Fearless

"My biggest vision for Rise of Fearless is huge: I don't just want it to be one of the biggest play-to-earn games out there; I want it to be the biggest, period."

Business News

Scaling Impact: How Serial Entrepreneur Wassim Hassanieh is Driving Innovation with Secure and Affordable Tech

"I strongly believe that AI should be introduced to organizations to solve problems, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. AI is not one-size-fits-all for every industry, and we are beginning to see different AI solutions tailored to specific sectors."

Business News

Legacy Through Integrity: CFI’s New Group CEO Ziad Melhem Outlines Global Growth Plans While Prioritizing Customer Trust

"The trust we have built through strong infrastructure, competitive pricing, and local engagement is what turned market volatility into opportunity and lifted us to $1.51 trillion in volume in a single quarter."

Leadership

Follow The Leader: How Charlie Wright Built UAE-Based Humantra as an Extension of His Core Values

"This business was really largely built on how I operate as a human being. We want to do cool stuff with cool people– that's been the mindset from day one! And ultimately, I want the people in this business to be better human beings."

Women Entrepreneur

Follow The Leader: How Kibsons CEO Halima Jumani is Redefining Success by Putting People First

Born in the heart of Dubai in 1980, Kibsons has today grown into a market leader in the fresh fruits, vegetables and produce industry. But behind the success of its pioneering efforts in affordable pricing, sustainability and quality has been a very simple notion that CEO Halima Jumani has empowered the family business' core culture with: put people first.

Growth Strategies

Follow The Leader: Hassan AlFarsi and Julien Plouzeau, Partners, Oraseya Capital

AlFarsi and Plouzeau sit at the helm of one of the region's most impact-driven venture capital firms. But even as they empower future-oriented startups, the duo dissect why the role of investors has transcended that of mere capital providers.

Leadership

Follow The Leader: How Hatem Dowidar, e& Group CEO, Bet the Future on Reinvention– and Turned a Regional Telco into a $20B Global Tech Player

"In the grand scheme, e& transformation isn't about being a success story. It's about being a catalyst."

Women Entrepreneur

Timeless Elegance: Summat Iqbal’s Eponymous Fashion Label, SUMMAT, Arrives in the Gulf With a New Take on Luxury

"What sets our designs apart is a balance of restraint and richness: silhouettes that are powerful yet feminine, details that whisper luxury rather than shout it."

Women Entrepreneur

Ethical AI for Academia: Dr. Amina Yonis’ UK-Based “The Page Doctor” Expands into the UAE

'The Page Doctor' was built by Amina Dr. Yonis to help PhD students receive tailored guidance on their academic research through a model that combines human experts and ethical AI. The startup now makes its way into the UAE –the hub of AI innovation and edtech– with hopes to deepen its impact.

Growth Strategies

Forging New Paths: How 22-Year-Old Adnaan Jassat Built ThrillerME Into a Multimillion-Dollar UAE Success

Jassat was only 17 years old when he dropped out of school to launch sneaker and streetwear marketplace ThrillerME. But what started out purely from a place of personal interest has today grown into a booming business with a roster of well-known clients such as Jason Derulo.

Leadership

Blending Passion With Purpose: UAE-Based AVANTCHA Tea’s Marina Rabei on Redefining the Luxury Tea Space

Following the opening of a shiny new tea bar and shop in Dubai, and multiple collaborations with name brands like Netflix and Cartier, UAE-based AVANTCHA Tea's co-founder Marina Rabei talks about how the homegrown brand has established itself as a market leader (and why an insatiable thirst for knowledge has driven her entrepreneurial success!)

Business News

Rooted in Resilience: Shuja Jashanmal on the Two Core Values Behind 106 Years of Jashanmal Group’s Success

"From our first store in Basra to today's omnichannel presence, we've consistently brought world-class quality to the region, always at fair prices, never overcharging."

Business News

How Toyota and Lexus UAE’s Jacques Brent is Leveraging Vehicle Electrification to Build Greater Brand Trust

As the Managing Director for the UAE operations of two of the most trusted brands in the world –Toyota and Lexus– Brent sees the push for vehicle electrification and AI integration as a means to solidify a legacy that has spanned nearly nine decades.

Business News

Braving the Storm: How UAE-Based Bookends’ Grace Karim and Somia Anwar Turned a Final Page Into a New Chapter

A little over a year ago, in the aftermath of the most devastating rains the UAE has witnessed, UAE-based Bookends saw 14,000 of its books get destroyed. To the co-founders themselves, the extent of the damage felt like a point of no return. But against all odds, here's how the little bookstore trudged on and emerged stronger than ever.

Business News

“We Got Funded!” UAE-Based Proptech Startup Huspy Raises US$59 Million Series B Round

With six new cities in Spain and a Saudi launch planned, Huspy expects to operate in over 10 cities by end of 2025.

Business News

Leading With Purpose: AV Group Founder and CEO Ashish Vijay is Drawing on Generational Values to Grow His Businesses

With his expertise extending into the worlds of entrepreneurship, investments, and philanthropy, AV Group Chairman and founder Ashish Vijay is betting on the values passed down through the generations before him to imbue ethics and longevity in all his endeavors.

Leadership

Cutting Through Cobwebs: How UAE-Based MS Consulting is Making Quiet Waves in Progressing the Nation’s Sustainability Goals

As calls for standardized corporate sustainability policies grow louder, MS Consulting is helping organizations—both big and small—untangle the complexities of building ESG frameworks that go beyond mere optics.

Business News

Unlocking Possibilities: How Karin Drane Built A Multi-Million Dollar Empire Out of Dubai

Drane has leveraged the boutique business model across her two different entrepreneurial pursuits—all while championing a four-day working week!

Business News

Designing A Cultural Renaissance: How Katya Kovtunovich’s Sadu-Made Designs are Bridging Emirati Culture With the Rest of the World

Kovtunovich's enthrallment with the UAE's traditions and an innate love for fashion culminated in the launch of her eponymous clothing line eleven years ago. Today, with multiple celebrities and local government dignitaries having donned her designs, she shares her hopes for the brand to become globally synonymous with the wider Emirati culture.

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Creating Without Bounds: How RAKEZ is Fueling Manufacturing Diversity Across Consumer and Industrial Sectors

Business Of Relationships: Babyshop CEO Ruban Shanmugarajah on How the Brand Has Centered Trust and Safety for 50 Years

Mirrored Ambitions: 30 Years Since its Inception, Here’s How Rohan Mehta is Shaping Petrochem’s Next Leg of Growth

Eco-Honest Practices: How Lubomila Jordanova’s Berlin-Based Firm ‘Plan A’ is Helping Businesses Centre Sustainability With Purpose

Bold Frontiers: How Radisson Hotel Group Continues to Redefine Hospitality

Decoding Unknown Depths: How KSA-Based OceanQuest is Redefining Deep-Sea Discovery

Ecosystem in Motion: HPE Expands ‘Saudi-Made’ Portfolio with New ProLiant Servers

Wisdom in Action: From Television Pioneer to Wellness Entrepreneur, Here’s How Uma Ghosh Has Led with Authenticity

The People’s Vanguard: Kawa Junad, Founder of Iraq’s First Digital Bank on Why He Refuses to be Led by Trends

Roots and Realms: How UAE-Based Serial Entrepreneur Kanessa Muluneh Launched the First African-Inspired Battle Royale Game, Rise Of Fearless

Scaling Impact: How Serial Entrepreneur Wassim Hassanieh is Driving Innovation with Secure and Affordable Tech

Legacy Through Integrity: CFI’s New Group CEO Ziad Melhem Outlines Global Growth Plans While Prioritizing Customer Trust

Follow The Leader: How Charlie Wright Built UAE-Based Humantra as an Extension of His Core Values

Follow The Leader: How Kibsons CEO Halima Jumani is Redefining Success by Putting People First

Follow The Leader: Hassan AlFarsi and Julien Plouzeau, Partners, Oraseya Capital

Follow The Leader: How Hatem Dowidar, e& Group CEO, Bet the Future on Reinvention– and Turned a Regional Telco into a $20B Global Tech Player

Timeless Elegance: Summat Iqbal’s Eponymous Fashion Label, SUMMAT, Arrives in the Gulf With a New Take on Luxury

Ethical AI for Academia: Dr. Amina Yonis’ UK-Based “The Page Doctor” Expands into the UAE

Forging New Paths: How 22-Year-Old Adnaan Jassat Built ThrillerME Into a Multimillion-Dollar UAE Success

Blending Passion With Purpose: UAE-Based AVANTCHA Tea’s Marina Rabei on Redefining the Luxury Tea Space

Rooted in Resilience: Shuja Jashanmal on the Two Core Values Behind 106 Years of Jashanmal Group’s Success

How Toyota and Lexus UAE’s Jacques Brent is Leveraging Vehicle Electrification to Build Greater Brand Trust

Braving the Storm: How UAE-Based Bookends’ Grace Karim and Somia Anwar Turned a Final Page Into a New Chapter

“We Got Funded!” UAE-Based Proptech Startup Huspy Raises US$59 Million Series B Round

Leading With Purpose: AV Group Founder and CEO Ashish Vijay is Drawing on Generational Values to Grow His Businesses

Cutting Through Cobwebs: How UAE-Based MS Consulting is Making Quiet Waves in Progressing the Nation’s Sustainability Goals

Unlocking Possibilities: How Karin Drane Built A Multi-Million Dollar Empire Out of Dubai

Designing A Cultural Renaissance: How Katya Kovtunovich’s Sadu-Made Designs are Bridging Emirati Culture With the Rest of the World

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