Mina Vucic

Tahaluf CEO Mike Champion discusses how LIONS Riyadh 2027 will connect Saudi Arabia’s creative economy with global industry leaders, champion regional talent, and place creative effectiveness at the heart of innovation.

At Money20/20 Middle East, Entrepreneur Middle East speaks with Adam Jones, Executive Vice President and Division President, West Arabia at Mastercard, about Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation, the evolution of digital payments, and how AI, cybersecurity, and strategic partnerships are shaping the Kingdom’s financial future under Vision 2030.

At Money20/20 Middle East, Entrepreneur Middle East speaks with Annabelle Mander, Executive Vice President at Tahaluf, about Saudi Arabia’s transformation into a regional business hub, the industries driving its next phase of growth, and why entrepreneurs investing in people, technology, and innovation today could shape the future of the GCC economy.

At Money20/20 Middle East, Entrepreneur Middle East speaks with Checkout.com's Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo about the future of digital payments in Saudi Arabia, the growing demand for seamless checkout experiences, and how AI-powered technology is transforming commerce.

At Money20/20 Middle East, Entrepreneur Middle East speaks with Zoho’s Saran B. Paramasivam about the company’s SAR 500 million-plus investment in Saudi Arabia, the importance of local data centres and data residency, and how integrated cloud technology and AI are shaping the future of business in the Kingdom.

LIONS Riyadh will debut in Saudi Arabia in December 2027, bringing global CMOs, brands, agencies and creative leaders together as the Kingdom strengthens its position within the global creative economy.

At LEAP 2026, Tahaluf EVP and LEAP Co-creator Annabelle Mander reflects on the platform’s five-year journey, its growing global ambitions and why real business outcomes matter more than attendance.

Following a funding round valued at approximately US$178 million, COFE Tech Founder and CEO Ali Al-Ebrahim joins Entrepreneur Middle East at LEAP 2026 to discuss enterprise AI, B2B growth and why he believes Riyadh is becoming the region’s ultimate startup gateway.

At LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, Philips’ Peter Skillman speaks to Entrepreneur Middle East about AI in healthcare, the importance of human judgment, and why trust and transparency will determine how far the technology can go.

At LEAP 2026, Faisal AlSaif, CEO of Tech Pills and Snap Star, answers one unexpected question on resilience and reveals why returning to his faith keeps him going when things get tough.

At LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, Amal Dokhan, Managing Partner at 500 MENA at 500 Global, takes on Entrepreneur Middle East’s ETV Q Cards and reveals the one quality she believes matters more than talent for long-term success.

Pick a card, reveal the question, answer on the spot. Shorooq Partners Founding Partner Shane Shin takes on Entrepreneur Middle East’s ETV Q Cards at LEAP 2026.

At LEAP 2026, Nokia’s Roque Lozano explains why Saudi Arabia’s data centers, AI factories and next-generation networks could position the Kingdom at the heart of the emerging AI economy.

Gregg Pearce, Head of SoHo and SME at du, explains why the next chapter of the UAE’s entrepreneurial growth will depend on helping founders move beyond fragmented systems, administrative overload, and startup-stage thinking.

Development Holding Company has completed its acquisition of Massaleh Investment Company, marking a major step in its long-term growth strategy. The deal strengthens the Group’s financial investment capabilities and supports its ambitions to drive sustainable growth and contribute to Kuwait’s Vision 2035.

After years of working on complex technology transformation programs, Anshuman Vedi stepped away from the predictability of corporate life to build Techspire Consulting. Now expanding into the Middle East and exploring acquisitions, he shares the lessons shaping his next phase of growth.

As AI lowers the barriers to innovation, Andriy Velykyy argues that the future belongs not to those who move the fastest, but to those building solutions that truly matter

Wio Bank and ADX have launched the UAE’s first fully digital Loan Against Investments solution, allowing investors to unlock liquidity from their ADX-listed shares without selling them.

After losing everything twice, the investor and entrepreneur is helping everyday people access opportunities traditionally reserved for the financial elite.

Crypto solved moving money. Kolo is solving how to use it. CEO Pavlo Luchkovskyi explains why stablecoins are becoming the infrastructure layer of modern finance—and how AI is helping build the next generation of fintech companies.

For Gate, partnering with Inter Milan is about far more than football sponsorship. It is a calculated play for cultural relevance, institutional trust, and long-term positioning in Europe and beyond.

A new Whiteshield report commissioned by Lilly reveals that accelerated obesity intervention in the UAE could help more than 1.2 million people transition out of obesity, generate $1.5 billion in healthcare savings, and add $51 billion to GDP by 2031.

On a recent episode of Paradigm, entrepreneur and BE co-founder Moyn Islam reflected on the mindset, resilience, and long-term vision that shaped his journey from uncertainty to global scale. Moving beyond business headlines, the conversation explored the future of digital ecosystems, entrepreneurship, and why the next generation of founders will need to build communities, not just companies.

In a market driven by scale and spectacle, Dr. (CA) Ankur Aggarwal, Chairman of BNW Developments, offers a different perspective one rooted in authenticity, responsibility, and presence. In this candid conversation, he reflects on leadership, entrepreneurship, and why real success is not built on perception, but on staying true to who you are.

Faisal Zaidi, President of Exscape, joined Mina Vucic on Paradigm to discuss how gaming is evolving in the age of the attention economy, why engagement, not just downloads—is the real metric that matters, and how Exscape is building a global, telecom-powered ecosystem designed to keep users playing, competing, and coming back.

ORA Developers is doubling its footprint in Ghantoot with a AED 30 billion vision, but beyond the scale, Chairman Naguib Sawiris is focused on something less tangible: building communities that prioritize lifestyle, wellbeing, and long-term impact over short-term returns.

UAE-born gaming platform Exscape has appointed Mario Pérez Guerreira as Chief Growth Officer as it accelerates global expansion, following rapid early growth and millions of downloads.

Ahmad Al-Zaini, Founder and CEO of Foodics, shares how intuition, resilience, and a people-first mindset have shaped one of the region’s leading F&B tech platforms—proving that building a lasting company starts with purpose, not just scale.

In the Founders on the Frontline series, Kushal Desai and Sagar Chotrani of Publsh share how doubling down on communication, prioritizing people, and protecting core fundamentals is helping them navigate uncertainty, while building a reputation that lasts beyond it.

As the gaming industry evolves beyond downloads and into engagement-driven ecosystems, Exscape is positioning itself at the forefront of this shift.