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Every entrepreneur faces a crucial pivot point. Mine came when I realized that building an author brand meant deciding who I was writing for.

"If you don't know what to do, do something — learn from it, and iterate fast."

At Expand North Star 2025, Entrepreneur Middle East sat down with Valerio Soldani, Trade Commissioner of the Italian Trade Agency, to explore how Italy's largest-ever startup delegation is redefining "Made in Italy" for the digital age. From AI to fintech, Soldani highlighted how Italy's blend of heritage, innovation, and craftsmanship aligns perfectly with Dubai's vision for a global tech-driven future.

For decades, the Gulf has attracted global entrepreneurs with its reputation as a hub of substantial capital. From Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, Doha to Kuwait City, the region’s sovereign wealth funds and family offices oversee vast financial resources. However, despite this impressive landscape, many foreign firms find that securing investment can be a lengthy and […]

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dubai, ADVSell has steadily positioned itself as a trusted partner for businesses in the Middle East and North Africa looking to strengthen their supplier–retailer relationships. The company specializes in measuring and improving business-to-business engagement through surveys, insights, and solutions tailored for industries such as Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), retail, […]

To lead the nation towards a more resilient, knowledge-based future, empowering women of all ages must remain at the heart of the country's sustainable growth strategy.

For many entrepreneurs, success is measured in long hours, bigger deals, and constant hustle but behind the headlines and boardrooms, stress, burnout, and dissatisfaction have become the silent costs of ambition. It’s a cycle Dr. Ana Kochoska knows well. After more than a decade as a medical doctor and four years as a certified hypnotherapist, […]

Women-led, fully bootstrapped brand combines premium service with in-house technology to meet the city's fast-paced lifestyle

"One of the biggest mistakes in scaling is assuming what worked in one market will automatically work in another. It never does."

When Wael Mckee landed in Dubai in 2011, it didn’t take long for an opportunity to come knocking, three days, to be exact. From freelancing for an agency to leading high-end creative transformations for luxury brands, Mckee didn’t just build a career in the UAE; he found a playground for creative ambition and experimentation. “Dubai […]

Entrepreneur UK interviews Ben Johnson, founder of Uptitude, to learn how his platform is helping professionals upskill through personalized and intelligent learning pathways.

Sartoro Geneve's co-founder and CEO Arto Artinian on turning family craftsmanship into a global name in contemporary high and fine jewelry.

The UAE is now home to more than 100,000 licensed freelancers, spanning industries as diverse as technology, media, education, healthcare and sustainability.

Ohana Development CEO Husein Salem is setting a new standard for luxury real estate in the UAE with the launch of Jacob & Co. Beachfront Living by Ohana. Blending timeless design with personalized living, the AED 4.7 billion coastal development reimagines what it means to live exceptionally by the sea.

An exclusive conversation with Samana Developers' founder Imran Farooq on pioneering private pool apartments, building a construction empire, and leading with vision in Dubai's competitive real estate market.

Before embarking on their perilous journeys, Arctic explorers understand the importance of preparation. They don't hope for the best. They plan for the worst. The same is true for entrepreneurs.

Discover how Alex Zagrebelny is redefining luxury living with Eywa on Paradigm, our podcast exploring visionary ideas shaping the future

"No brochure, no online ad, no website is going to give you an idea of what's going on here [UAE]- it's multicultural, a melting pot, a fantastic location."

By bridging ideas with investors and corporations, E1H offers a fast-track for entrepreneurs looking to scale regionally and globally.

"AI is a powerful tool, but the magic happens when those insights are translated through a creative, human-centric lens."

From a single app, entrepreneurs can manage payroll, invoicing, and payments, monitor cash flow, and access a growing suite of value-added services.

Partnership offers significant benefits, including free annual Ignyte memberships, exclusive plan discounts, and a collaboration on the Ignyte challenge to solve real-world problems for small businesses.

Entries will be accepted from May 6-26, 2025.

erad is a financing platform that helps SMEs access Shariah-compliant working capital solutions.

With Stay Flawless Beauty Lounge, Bahari and Ismail realized a shared dream of creating a community-focused beauty and wellness haven for women. But now, the brand is breaking new ground by moving into the realm of supporting female entrepreneurs.

"By staying true to our values while embracing modernization, we set an example for Emirati businesses to balance tradition with forward-thinking strategies."