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How Squatwolf grew from Dubai to global markets

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

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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.

This Dubai startup wants digital to feel more human

Darren Edmund on building Cobi in Dubai and why focus matters more than speed

Darren Edmund of Cobi

Sharjah founder turns scrolling into a learning habit

Hamad Almheiri built a global learning app alone, powered by curiosity and discipline

Hamad Almheiri is an Emirati founder based in Sharjah.

How a long home search in Dubai sparked a startup idea

From WhatsApp chats to one app, how Mifta is reshaping Dubai’s rental journey

Natalia Dobrynina of Mifta

From a hospital room to building a VR learning startup

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

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

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