Growth Strategies
“If You’re In For The Long Run, ‘Fake It Till You Make It’ Won’t Work,” Says Karen Wazen
Insights from a 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 panel.
Female Entrepreneurs
Women Entrepreneur
From Checklist to Chatlist: Why Women Need to Be in the AI Space
Women Entrepreneur
Roots and Realms: How UAE-Based Serial Entrepreneur Kanessa Muluneh Launched the First African-Inspired Battle Royale Game, Rise Of Fearless
"My biggest vision for Rise of Fearless is huge: I don't just want it to be one of the biggest play-to-earn games out there; I want it to be the biggest, period."
Business News
Braving the Storm: How UAE-Based Bookends’ Grace Karim and Somia Anwar Turned a Final Page Into a New Chapter
A little over a year ago, in the aftermath of the most devastating rains the UAE has witnessed, UAE-based Bookends saw 14,000 of its books get destroyed. To the co-founders themselves, the extent of the damage felt like a point of no return. But against all odds, here's how the little bookstore trudged on and emerged stronger than ever.
Business News
Unlocking Possibilities: How Karin Drane Built A Multi-Million Dollar Empire Out of Dubai
Drane has leveraged the boutique business model across her two different entrepreneurial pursuits—all while championing a four-day working week!
Business News
Carrying The Baton Forward: How Kanan Khimji Balances Innovation With Tradition as a Fifth-Generation Leader of the 155-Year-Old Khimji Ramdas Group in Oman
Khimji sits at the helm of not just one of the nation's biggest conglomerates but also over 150 years of the family-run business' legacy. But the weight of such a rare responsibility has only spurred her on to push the company towards greater milestones.
Business News
Redefining Standards: Amina Bahari and Hadeel Ismail are Combining Wellness and Entrepreneurship at Dubai-Based Stay Flawless Beauty Lounge
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.
Business News
How Muna Rahim Went from Birthday Party Organizer to Business Star
The founder of CrACKLES is making huge waves.
Business News
Trailblazing Women: Nikita and Rhea Patel’s ‘The Bureau’ Offers a Dedicated Space for Female Professionals to Thrive in the UAE
As the global female workforce seeks policies that allow for better work-life balance, the Patel sisters have co-founded UAE-based female-focused co-working space The Bureau.
Business News
Trailblazing Women: How Former Tennis Champion Sania Mirza is Serving Her On-Court Excellence in Entrepreneurship
Mirza will perhaps forever be regarded as one of the greatest sportspersons that India, and indeed the world, has ever seen. Post retirement, she now hopes to extend the same excellence and caliber to her entrepreneurial pursuits in the UAE and beyond.
Business News
International Women’s Day: Meet the Magnificent Seven
Beyond titles, beyond careers—seven extraordinary women share their journeys of passion, resilience, and purpose - this is their story
By Mina Vucic
Business News
50 Visionary Women: Elena Sorlini, Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi Airports
She was Vice President at Macquarie Airports, one of the largest private airport owners and operators, where she was responsible for the asset management activities of Rome Airports and Copenhagen Airports.
Business News
50 Visionary Women: Katya Kovtunovich, Fashion Designer
Her mission is to connect Dubai's past and present, and introduce Dubai heritage to the visitors in a modern, attractive and interactive way, inspiring them to share peace.
Business News
50 Visionary Women: Saeeda Jaffar, Senior Vice President, Group Country Manager Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Visa
Dr. Jaffar's leadership and expertise of 20 years have enabled her to expertly deliver pragmatic and practical solutions to strategic issues, drive bottom-line impact, and achieve rapid results.
Leadership
50 Visionary Women: Mona Kattan, Founder, KAYALI
She is widely admired for her advocacy of self-love, empowerment, and body positivity, inspiring women around the world to embrace their uniqueness and pursue their dreams.
Leadership
50 Visionary Women: Sima Ved, Founder and Chairperson, Apparel Group
Ved's entrepreneurial journey is characterized by her sharp business acumen, a focus on customer satisfaction, and an ability to scale operations in a highly competitive market.
Business News
50 Visionary Women: Mila Smart Semeshkina, CEO and Founder, Lectera.com
Semeshkina is also recognized as an international expert in creating and promoting high-tech brands from the ground up
Business News
50 Visionary Women: Huda Kattan, Founder, Huda Beauty
Huda Kattan's story is a testament to the power of passion, creativity, and authenticity, making her a trailblazer and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs around the world.
Business News
50 Visionary Women: Randa Sadik, CEO, Arab Bank
Sadik holds several positions within Arab Bank Group, among which are Board Member of Oman Arab Bank in Oman, Board Member of Arab National Bank in Saudi Arabia and Chairman of Al Arabia for Finance SAL (Holding Company) in Lebanon.
Business News
50 Visionary Women: Samia Bouazza, Group CEO and Managing Director, Multiply Group
Bouazza leads the strategic development of the company, its growing investment portfolio of high-return businesses and maintaining the overall sustainable growth of the group's subsidiaries.
Leadership
50 Visionary Women: Farah Zafar, CEO and Co-Founder Lyvely
Zafar is very much a corporate powerhouse in the Middle East, known as the "Rockstar Lawyer"
Business News
50 Visionary Women: Dr. Maryam Matar, Founder, UAE Genetics Diseases Association
Dr. Matar has received over 35 prestigious awards for her achievements in science and leadership.
Business News
50 Visionary Women: H.E. Alia Bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship
As the CEO of the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, she spearheaded initiatives to promote entrepreneurship and support SMEs across the UAE.
Business News
50 Visionary Women: Annabelle Mander, Executive Vice President, Tahaluf
Her primary focus is on the development and expansion of the business, ensuring alignment with the Kingdom's vision.
Business News
50 Visionary Women: Naja Al-Midfa, Vice Chairperson, Sheraa
Sheraa also hosts the annual Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF), which has drawn participation from 300 high-level speakers and over 13,000 attendees worldwide.
Business News
50 Visionary Women: H.E. Sheikha Intisar AlSabah, Philanthropist
Her Intisar Foundation offers hope to women enduring the trauma of war through an innovative support program designed to help them recover psychologically.
Business News
50 Visionary Women: Dr. Amina Al Rostamani, Executive Board Member, Shareholder and Director at AW Rostamani Group
She oversees the Group Properties division, being the Chief Executive Officer of AWR Properties.
Business News
50 Visionary Women: Alisha Moopen, Managing Director & Group CEO, Aster DM Healthcare
As a strong advocate for women's empowerment, Moopen launched Aster's Women in Leadership program, aimed at fostering leadership development among female employees.