PLATMA, an AI Business Automation Platform based in the MENA region, is joining Alchemist Accelerator, one of Silicon Valley’s leading B2B accelerators for technology startups. PLATMA was selected as one of 20 companies for the Alchemist Accelerator’s 2025 program, representing the top 3% of all applicants, highlighting both the company’s growing potential and the MENA […]
What inspired you to start World Padel Academy (WPA)? I’ve always believed in the potential of padel as a sport that connects people and communities. Starting WPA was about turning my passion for the game into an opportunity to create something meaningful. It was inspired by the idea of building a platform where people of […]
Tell us about yourself, your background and your journey to your role at ChangeLabs I was born in Cairo to Egyptian parents but grew up in Belgium, Switzerland, and the United States. My dad was a pharmaceutical executive and we moved often, so we left Egypt when I was just a 1 year old. I […]
Tell us about yourself and your background. How did you started in hairstyling? I’ve wanted to be a hairstylist since I was around 5 years old. I was desperate to live a life that looked glamorous and fun, and I knew from that young age that this was what I wanted to do. At 14, […]
Dubai is widely recognized for its business-friendly environment, offering streamlined company incorporation, low to zero taxes, minimal social contributions, and strong intellectual property protection. However, before starting a business in Dubai, there are several key factors that entrepreneurs should carefully consider. In this article, Kirill Kukshev, Counsel, and Sergey Medvedev, Partner at Gorodissky & Partners, […]
Tell us about yourself, your background and your journey to founding Lifemart We are newcomers to Dubai, but in Russia, Lifemart is a large and very popular retail chain. I have been an entrepreneur for as long as I can remember, and that is probably the most important thing. Our first store in the UAE is […]
Tell us about yourself and your background I am originally from the UK, and moved to the UAE in 2018, to work with Deliveroo, launching their Corporate offering in the region, Deliveroo For Business. After working with bars, restaurants & other hospitality venues over 2.5 years, I noticed some gaps in the market and decided […]
Tell us about yourself and your background. My name is Justyna and I’m originally from the Czech Republic. I came to Dubai a few years ago and immediately fell in love with the city. My background is actually in International Relations, but I’ve always had a passion for cosmetics, wellness and skincare. Now, as the […]
Please tell us about yourself and your background. I am the CEO & Co-Founder of mimojo, the brand-new cashback rewards app. I began my career in the UAE over 20 years ago with Motivate Publishing, and later held senior management roles at TMF and the Entertainer. While working in the loyalty and reward space, merchants […]
In the fast-paced and competitive landscape of today’s business world, retaining skilled and satisfied employees is more critical than ever. Employee turnover not only disrupts the continuity of operations but also incurs significant costs. Surprisingly, many employers neglect to identify and address the happiness and well-being of their staff, which often leads to high turnover […]
