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The Pakistani man behind every single World Cup ball

Every 2026 World Cup match will be played with a ball made in Pakistan's Sialkot

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Khawaja Masood Akhtar, during an interview with Arab News on January 24, 2026.

UAE tax system: A cornerstone for corporate success

Why the UAE sees tax policy as a tool for economic growth and competitiveness

The UAE continues to strengthen a transparent and efficient tax system that protects rights, promotes fair competition, and reinforces the country’s position as a leading global financial hub.

Pakistani businessman marks 50 years of success in UAE

From neon signs to robots, one family’s UAE journey spans generations

Shabbir Merchant with his sons Shazil and Shoaib Merchant of Champion

Dubai brothers leave banking to build food savings app

Peekabox helps Dubai diners buy surplus food from major brands at lower prices

My Business: Dubai brothers turn surplus food into 70% savings app

Can 1,000 UAE families become successful startups?

State-backed scheme aims to move families from support to self-sustaining ventures

The programme will roll out gradually, targeting around 200 families each year across four cohorts.

The hardest promotion: Becoming your own institution

From stable roles to variable income, professionals face a new kind of leadership

Entrepreneurship is often portrayed as independence. In practice, it is heightened accountability.

Meet the Dubai founder shaking up AI content creation

Dubai entrepreneur turns voice notes into social media content with AI app Saystory

Neil Sheth, Founder of Saystory

Ex-diplomat launches Dubai’s keto dessert hub

After a Covid scare, Maria spent years perfecting sugar-free recipes for families

How Squatwolf grew from Dubai to global markets

Born in Dubai, Squatwolf scaled globally through performance-first design

Wajdan Gul and Anam Khalid, founders of Squatwolf.

How early mistakes nearly shut down The Giving Movement

UAE brand’s CEO reflects on cash burn, wrong calls and why focus shifted home

Rania Masri El Khatib, CEO of The Giving Movement at SEF 2026

How Pakistani expat built eight businesses in the UAE

The lure of the UAE was simple, he says, ' safety, stability and support for business'

Muhammad Abu Bakar

How Dubai’s chief chilli officer built a sauce business

From their home garage, House of Habanero wants to redefine how the UAE consumes sauce

He tasted 900 sauces so you don’t have to. Meet Dubai’s Chief Chilli Officer - Faisal Al Mutairi – the ‘sauceprenuer’ behind House of Habanero.

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