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From a hospital room to building a VR learning startup

Diagnosed at nine, Aggelos built VRAcademi into a global creative tech learning platform

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Aggelos Ahuja 16, Co founder, VR Academy. Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

UAE’s winter tourism push has a bold new twist

This year’s campaign is under the slogan 'Our Winter is Entrepreneurial'

Breathtaking views from the iconic Jebel Hafeet - a great spot for winter tourism.

How a childhood love for cars shaped a UAE entrepreneur

From auction days to overcoming setbacks, his journey shows how passion can build a career

Hassan Cars 7 rentals.

How a flawed renovation sparked the launch of a startup

Reno was born from firsthand frustration, now scaling on speed and financing

Reno raised $4 million to continue transforming renovation across the region

From $7 to a billionaire: The story of Sobha's PNC

PNC Menon’s journey from $7 in Oman to billions, shaping real estate across continents

PNC Menon

Why startup ecosystems have no rulebook

Startup ecosystems cannot be engineered by formulas or copied from one another

Why startup ecosystems have no rulebook

Why this Dubai resident left his job to pursue a hobby

From boardrooms to bezels: Why one UAE executive walked away from a steady career

Erkan Gülmez, a Turkish expatriate who left his corporate career to pursue his passion for vintage watches.

How corporate leaders stay ahead of the game

High performers align on outcomes and build learning rhythms that turn noise into judgment

High performing firms run a weekly “sense-making” rhythm. Rather than long status meetings, teams submit short, comparative briefs.

A Dubai founder’s journey into the number plate market

Shehada shares how a personal interest in number plates shaped his entrepreneurial path

Ahmed Al Nasser and Hassan Shehada, founders of PlatePros.

My Business: How a 3 am idea became a UAE baby label

How a UAE mum turned a parenting gap into a patented babywear brand

New Dubai programme to turn staff ideas into startups

Participants will have access to DIEZ’s full business ecosystem

The new initiative aims to cultivate entrepreneurial talent within DIEZ’s workforce by providing the tools, resources, and support needed to transform business ideas into successful ventures.

Dubai SME, Emarat join to boost Emirati startups

Dubai SME members to gain range of benefits to lower operating costs, improve visibility

Dubai SME, Emarat to boost Emirati startups with new growth incentives

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