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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Dr. Vivek Anand Oberoi, Co-Founder and Managing Director, BNW Developments

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. Vivek Anand Oberoi is a distinguished entrepreneur, philanthropist, and acclaimed actor whose innovative approach is reshaping the UAE’s real estate sector. Under his leadership as Managing […]
Entrepreneurs

The 100 NRIs – 2026: Sunny Varkey, Founder and Executive Chairman, GEMS Education Group

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 […]
Entrepreneurs

The 100 NRIs – 2026: M.A. Yusuff Ali, Chairman and Managing Director, LuLu Group

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, […]
Entrepreneurs

The 100 NRIs – 2026: Ankur Aggarwal, Chairman and Founder, BNW Developments

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 […]
Entrepreneurs

STEP Dubai 2026: Innovation City CEO Paul Dawalibi on Supporting Future-Focused Entrepreneurs

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, […]
Business News

National Bank of Fujairah and Fanar Advisor Sign MoU to Strengthen SME Banking Distribution

Fanar Advisor, an AJMS Group entity and boutique advisory firm headquartered in the UAE with a presence across multiple jurisdictions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Bank of Fujairah PJSC (NBF) to establish a structured direct sales agent (DSA) partnership. The collaboration will support NBF’s customer acquisition strategy across SME and corporate […]
Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneur Middle East Reveals “The 100 NRIs” List

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 […]
Business News

Dubai Chambers Partners with Four Fintechs to Expand SME Banking Solutions

The agreements with Mamo, Qashio, Pemo, and Vault aim to equip SMEs with innovative financial tools designed to ease operational pressures and support business growth. Dubai Chambers has strengthened the SME community’s access to alternative and advanced banking services through new agreements with four fintech firms. Memorandums of Understanding were signed with Mamo, Qashio, Pemo, […]
Business News

Marmin UAE Positioned for UAE’s Mandatory E-Invoicing After MOF–FTA Pre-Approval

Marmin UAE, a financial technology company and an AJMS Group entity, has received Pre-Approved Accredited Service Provider (ASP) status under the UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) and Federal Tax Authority (FTA) E-Invoicing Framework, reinforcing its role in the UAE’s transition to a mandatory nationwide e-Invoicing system. Commenting on the milestone, Dr. Abhishek Jajoo, Chairman of […]
Finance

Beyond the Noise: Gate Founder Dr. Han on Building a Global Crypto Exchange

As Gate surpasses 49 million active users, Dr. Han points to security as the single most important factor in how those users choose a crypto exchange. “We have extensive experience and provide strong custody and security measures to protect user assets,” he says. It was at the Entrepreneur Leadership Awards 2025 by Entrepreneur Middle East […]
Business News

BEYOND Developments Unveils EVERMORE Masterplan on Marjan Beach

BEYOND Developments unveiled EVERMORE, its first fully masterplanned destination on Marjan Beach in Ras Al Khaimah.  Representing the opening chapter of BEYOND’s 2026 growth strategy, EVERMORE signals a bold expansion beyond Dubai.  Mahdi Amjad, founder and Executive Chairman of BEYOND Developments, said, “Ras Al Khaimah is witnessing a new phase of development, underpinned by disciplined […]
Business News

The UAE’s Next Export: A Blueprint for Property Investment Technology

Dubai’s skyline tells one story, but the deals being signed in its tech hubs tell another that merits closer attention. While the world fixates on cranes and glass towers, the UAE has been building infrastructure for artificial intelligence with sustained institutional commitment. When Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), the largest venture capital fund in the world, led […]
Business News

Bayut Celebrates Excellence in UAE Real Estate at the 2025 Bayut Awards

Prestigious industry event brings together top performers at Atlantis The Royal. Bayut, the UAE’s leading PropTech platform, hosted its highly anticipated Bayut Awards 2025 at Atlantis The Royal, celebrating outstanding achievements and professionalism across the UAE real estate ecosystem. The exclusive event gathered industry leaders, top-performing agencies, and key stakeholders to recognize excellence, innovation, and […]
Business News

Bayut Hosts 2025 Bayut Awards in Dubai

The annual Bayut Awards recognized performance across the UAE real estate sector at an industry gathering held at Atlantis The Royal. Bayut hosted the Bayut Awards 2025 at Atlantis The Royal, bringing together real estate agencies, industry professionals, and stakeholders from across the UAE. The awards night, themed “Reflections of Your Success”, honored individuals and […]
Business News

STEP Conference 2026 Brings an AI-First Agenda to Dubai

The 14th edition of STEP Conference is taking place on February 11–12, 2026, at Dubai Internet City, unveiling a fully AI-dedicated program aligned with the UAE’s National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031. STEP Conference 2026 will return to Dubai on February 11–12, 2026, with a fully artificial intelligence–focused agenda. Held at Dubai Internet City in […]
Finance

Catalyzing Innovation: QSTP’s Vision for Tomorrow

In a Q&A interview, Rama Chakaki, President of Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), shares how the hub is shaping the future of tech and entrepreneurship in Qatar, driving collaboration, and empowering the next generation of innovators. As Qatar deepens its commitment to knowledge-based growth, Qatar Science & Technology Park stands at the intersection of […]
Growth Strategies

Navigating the New Normal: BlackRock’s 2026 Global Outlook

In an interview with Entrepreneur Middle East, Ben Powell, Chief Middle East and APAC Investment Strategist, BlackRock Investment Institute, breaks down the firm’s newly released Full-Year Global Outlook 2026 and what shifting economic forces mean for investors. As global markets stand at the cusp of significant structural change, the BlackRock Investment Institute’s Full-Year Global Outlook […]
Business News

Why Speed, Not Persuasion, Is the Real Problem in Real Estate Sales

For decades, real estate sales teams have been trained to focus on persuasion.Better scripts, stronger follow-ups, more refined closing techniques. Yet most deals do not fail because a sales executive lacks persuasion skills. They fail much earlier, often without anyone noticing. Buyers lose momentum simply because they did not receive the information they needed at […]