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Inside Modern Media Careers: Dina Butti In Defense of Television

“I love television. I genuinely believe it still offers something special: surprise,” says Dina Butti, TV presenter at Dubai One, an English language entertainment television channel owned by Dubai Media Incorporated. “We live in an extremely curated world where we control what we watch, when we watch it, and how fast we consume it. Television […]
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Inside Modern Media Careers: Mariam (Maz) Hakim on Radio’s Enduring Impact

“Radio’s strength isn’t volume or virality — it’s intimacy,” says Mariam (Maz) Hakim Presenter, Virgin Radio, Arabian Radio Network (ARN). “And in a fast-growing market like the UAE, where communities are still being shaped in real time, that intimacy remains incredibly valuable.” Maz Hakim has built a long-standing radio career in the Middle East through […]
Business News

The Executive Selection: Wheely’s Chauffeur Card for International Women’s Day

The ‘Wheely Card’ is hand-delivered by chauffeurs in a bespoke sandstone brown box with a black foil logo, complete with a leather luggage tag including an AirTag, making it a thoughtful International Women’s Day gift for women who value time, ease, discretion, privacy, efficiency, and uninterrupted moments. This International Women’s Day, celebrate the women who […]
Entrepreneurs

Completing The 100 NRIs – 2026: Meet the Final Honorees

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. AYOOSH NAKKRAChairman and Founder, ARC SHIP Group AYOOSH NAKKRA is a highly experienced maritime professional with over 20 years of expertise in vessel operations, marine engineering, and […]
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UAE Student Entrepreneurs Invited to Compete in Global Student Entrepreneur Awards 2026

Student founders across the UAE have until February 28, 2026, to apply for the 2026 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards, with the national competition set for March 28, 2026, and winners progressing to regional and global stages. The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA), a competition for university and college students who run a business while pursuing […]
Entrepreneurs

The 100 NRIs – 2026: Jigar Sagar, Founder, Triliv

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. From helping his father run a jewellery store in Sharjah’s Gold Souk to becoming a leading Indian entrepreneur in the UAE, Jigar Sagar’s journey is a testament […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Lekhu Thakurdas Pagarani, Chairman, Choithrams

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. As the Chairman of Choithrams, Lekhu Thakurdas Pagarani stands as the driving force behind Choithrams, one of the UAE’s leading supermarket chains with a formidable presence across […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Omar Gull, Founder and CEO, Clédor

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. Omar Gull founded Clédor to revolutionise the Middle East’s real estate sector through technological innovation. Recognising industry challenges; slow processes, lack of transparency, and limited buyer access, […]
Entrepreneurs

The 100 NRIs – 2026: Dyuti Parruck, Co-Founder and CEO, Decisive Zone

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. Affectionately known as “MR GOLDEN VISA”, Dyuti Parruck is the Co-Founder and CEO of Decisive Zone, one of Dubai’s leading business setup consultancies. He has helped thousands […]
Entrepreneurs

The 100 NRIs – 2026: Tony Jashanmal, Group President, Jashanmal 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. Group President of Jashanmal Group, Tony Jashanmal was born in Kuwait in 1947. He completed his secondary education in India, attended high school in Villars, Switzerland, and […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Dinesh Sharma, Regional Head of International Wealth and Personal Banking – MENAT, HSBN

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. Dinesh Sharma, is a highly experienced and transformational leader with over 30 years of expertise in managing consumer banking and risk functions across Asia, Europe, the Middle […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Deepak Babani, Former Vice Chairman, Eros Group; and Managing Director, Satguru Holdings

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. With over four decades of industry experience, Deepak Babani has played a pivotal role in transforming Eros Group into a leading distributor and retailer of global brands […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Bally Singh, Co-Founder and Chairman, HOKO Agency

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. Bally Singh is the Chairman of HOKO Agency, a globally recognised creative and marketing powerhouse with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, London, Singapore, and Marbella. The agency […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Bal Krishen Rathore, Chairman, The Century 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. Bal Krishen Rathore, Chairman of The Century Group, has built a diverse and influential enterprise through resilience, foresight, and a strong belief in progress. His journey began […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Rizwan Adatia, Chairman, COGEF Group and Vision Exports

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. Rizwan Adatia, Chairman of COGEF Group and Vision Exports, is a highly accomplished entrepreneur with a diverse business portfolio spanning ten African nations and employing over 4,000 […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Aloki Batra, CEO, FIVE Hospitality and The Pacha 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. Aloki Batra,CEO, FIVE Hospitality and The Pacha Group, has transformed FIVE Holdings into one of the Middle East’s most distinctive luxury hospitality brands since taking the helm […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Benoy Kurien, Group Chief Executive Officer, Al Hamra 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. Benoy Kurien has been a key force in the remarkable growth and development of Al Hamra. As Group Chief Executive Officer, he oversees the operations and assets […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Tariq Chauhan, Co-Founder and Group CEO, EFS Facilities Services 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. As the Co-Founder and Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group, Tariq Chauhan has been instrumental in transforming the company from a regional operator into one of […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Imran Khan, The Visionary Transforming UAE’s Real Estate Into An Integrated Ecosystem

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. Imran Khan has orchestrated strategic growth by creating the region’s most comprehensive real estate ecosystem, focused on marketing, technology, and investment, as Founder & CEO of two […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Rejesh Satiija, Building Wealth with Purpose, Creating Legacy with Compassion

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. Some leaders measure success in balance sheets. Others measure it in lives transformed. Rejesh Satiija belongs to a rare global fraternity that has mastered both—building formidable, cross-continental […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President, Thumbay 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. Dr. Thumbay Moideen established Thumbay Group in 1997, pioneering the region’s first private academic health system. Today, this multi-sector enterprise encompasses Gulf Medical University, alongside a regional […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Pratham Mittal, Founder, Tetr College of Business

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. Pratham Mittal is a visionary serial entrepreneur dedicated to transforming global business education through innovative, experiential learning institutions. As the Founder of Tetr College of Business and […]