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"What started out as a personal mission tremendously grew into something bigger than one-to-one therapy and today Dzeny gives people around the world access to timely support anytime, anywhere."

"The more you know yourself — how you react, what drives you, what scares you —the better your chances of success and of living a full life that includes everything that matters."

Entrepreneur Nadim Zidan breaks down why Dubai has become the epicentre of global wealth migration—from visionary policies and tech-driven growth to real estate dynamism and the emirate's unmatched safety, ease, and opportunity.

From regulation-by-design to public–private synchrony and the rise of AI-powered ecosystems, the Gulf's transformation is accelerating. Here's what business leaders need to understand—and where the next decade of opportunity lies.

"I have always believed that Riyadh stands as the capital of the Middle East, and my passion for Saudi Arabia—and for this city in particular—guides the way I approach development.

With 200 submissions from aviation leaders across 23 countries, this year's Airport Excellence Awards underscore Saudi Arabia's growing influence in the sector as the Kingdom accelerates multi-billion-dollar upgrades under Vision 2030.

"I came to the point when I turned down a role that offered me more seniority, more money, more spotlight, but less purpose. However, I was convinced that this was the right thing to do and I managed to convince the key stakeholders. It worked out very well and I found myself to be truly energized and even more committed to succeed.

"To anyone seeking to balance career, money, and life, I would say: be clear about your values, never lose sight of why you are running your race."

It's really about investing in yourself, and putting your time and money into your business."

"If I could give one mindset shift, it would be this - Do not chase money, chase stability. When you are stable, the money flows naturally."

"Running a jewelry brand means living between markets, metal prices, and creativity — balance is non-negotiable. I've learned to make discipline my ally: I start each day early, review numbers, but then consciously switch to the creative side — sketching, planning campaigns, or reflecting in silence."

"The point of creating any video content is to raise awareness and attract people. You attract them first, and then they can go to your website, call you, and find all the information they want."

The deadline for submissions is December 2, 2025.

The FII9 Innovators Pitch 2025, hosted by the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, spotlighted five startups that presented breakthrough AI-powered solutions transforming healthcare, sustainable materials, and next-generation computing. In this series, we explore how each of these innovators is shaping the future with technologies designed to deliver real-world impact.

The alliance aligns with federal and emirate-level strategies including Operation 300bn, Make it in the Emirates, and Dubai Economic Agenda D33.

Applications are now open to early-stage product-led companies across the region.

The round saw participation from Infinity Ventures, Red Swan Ventures, Mu Ventures, COTU, and Outliers, with additional support from Hub71 in Abu Dhabi.

The invitation-only gathering focused on advancing values-driven capital deployment.

The "Misk 20 Under 30" initiative forms part of Misk's ongoing efforts to offer platforms that amplify the work of young innovators and bring greater international attention to their contributions.

Nailwal shares insights on innovation, regulation, founder resilience, and why the UAE is becoming a pivotal hub for digital assets.

The FII9 Innovators Pitch 2025, hosted by the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, spotlighted five startups that presented breakthrough AI-powered solutions transforming healthcare, sustainable materials, and next-generation computing. In this series, we explore how each of these innovators is shaping the future with technologies designed to deliver real-world impact.