Entrepreneurs | Page 5

This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region. FOUNDER OF SOBHA GROUP, PNC Menon has carved a remarkable legacy in the real estate sector over five decades, transforming humble beginnings into a global empire. His […]

This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region. Kabir Mulchandani is redefining Dubai’s hospitality landscape with his visionary approach, blending luxury, entertainment, and innovative design into a vibrant lifestyle ecosystem. As Chairman and CEO of […]

This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region. Ambition needs to be personal to be made into reality. And Dr. Ali Asgar Fakhruddin has never believed that scale alone defines success. His ambition has been […]

This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region. Dr. Adnan Chilwan is a globally recognized leader in Islamic Banking and Finance, distinguished for his visionary leadership and pioneering contributions that have significantly advanced the industry. […]

This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region. Based in Dubai, Sunny Varkey is the Founder and Executive Chairman of GEMS Education Group, a leading global provider of private K–12 education. He is a renowned […]

This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region. The Chairman and Managing Director of LuLu Group ranks today among the top business personalities. The Group has diversified into many significant areas under his dynamic stewardship, […]

This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region. Ankur Aggarwal, the founder, and chairman of BNW Developments, is a distinguished figure in the real estate sector, bringing extensive financial expertise and strategic vision to […]

This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region. Manish Malhotra is a designer, yes, but he is also a mood the industry keeps circling back to: Indian glamour refined into a kind of quiet […]

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, […]

This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region. Ajay Bhatia is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SOL Properties, a Dubai-based real estate development company renowned for luxury residential, mixed-use, and lifestyle projects […]

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 […]

Ahead of her upcoming visit to Dubai in 2026, dancer, choreographer, and digital creator GiaNina Paolantonio reflects on building a business on TikTok. When GiaNina Paolantonio arrives in Dubai as part of her 2026 world dance tour, it will mark another milestone in a career that has evolved far beyond the stage. Paolantonio’s performance résumé […]

Saeeda remains a prominent voice in guiding the GCC's financial transformation journey, reinforcing the role of trusted digital payments as a foundation of innovation, economic competitiveness and modern society.

Grounded in scientific discipline yet driven by entrepreneurial vision, Dr. Han continues to shape Gate with a singular mission: to build a secure, fair, and efficient crypto ecosystem that accelerates global adoption while staying true to the technology's original promise.

Under his leadership, STARZPLAY became a platform that balanced Hollywood hits with Arabic originals and live sports, including major regional events.

With more than two decades of experience in Dubai's real estate sector, Avayan brings a rare blend of market foresight, strategic discipline, and entrepreneurial perspective.

Through visionary leadership, disciplined execution, and an unwavering focus on innovation, Abdulaziz Al-Ghomlas has built a modern Saudi success story.

Through decades of service, Essa Kazim has played a defining role in shaping Dubai's economic identity.

Sultan Alneyadi sees the UAE's space program as a foundation for the future — a pathway toward knowledge, innovation, and unity.

As Deputy Chairman and CEO of GMG, he has helped transform the family owned enterprise into a diversified international powerhouse spanning food, sports, health, and lifestyle.

Dr. Bobok's career is shaped by rare dual fluency: deep medical science combined with executive level operational experience.

Sunny Varkey remains a powerful voice in global education reform. His journey proves that impactful change often starts in a single classroom — and, with enough dedication, can grow into an international movement that gives children everywhere a chance to write their own story.