From Japan To Dubai: Founder Ahmed Tahnoon On Creating Spheerz To Serve Japanese Takoyaki

Marking its 14th annual edition, STEP has evolved from a regional startup gathering into a globally recognized tech festival. In the conversation with Entrepreneur Middle East Managing Editor Tamara Pupic, Ray Dargham, co-founder of STEP, reflected on how the event’s growth parallels the rapid rise of the UAE’s startup ecosystem over the past decade and […]

At STEP Dubai 2026, Entrepreneur Middle East spoke with Paul Dawalibi, visionary entrepreneur, investor, and global technology executive, and CEO of Innovation City. Based in Ras Al Khaimah, Innovation City has been reimagined under Dawalibi’s leadership as an AI-powered, purpose-built free zone designed to support the industries shaping the future. Its strategic focus spans Web3, […]

Entrepreneur Middle East has unveiled The 100 NRIs, a special edition spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region. The list celebrates founders, executives, investors, and industry leaders whose impact spans sectors including technology, finance, real estate, retail, healthcare, and beyond. Entrepreneur Middle East aims to recognize the contributions […]

“At its core, Ithara.ae is a marketplace; we connect customers who are looking for high-quality experiences, either for themselves or as a gift, with experience providers across the UAE.”

“Being limited by the place you’re born shouldn’t define your life. My mission is to help people overcome those barriers and unlock a world of possibilities, regardless of nationality or borders.” — Armand Arton, CEO & Founder, Arton Capital

In the world of international business, few challenges are as formidable as introducing a truly novel product or concept into a mature, established, and highly conventional industry. Raymond George—a senior global executive and strategic architect with more than three decades of experience leading market-first ventures across smart infrastructure, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing—has not only embraced […]