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How an Indonesian expat turned hardships to UAE success

Lessons in gratitude, resilience took him to Dubai, where he now helps the next generation

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Dubai-based Indonesian expat Bobby Sutanto

How a Filipina breadwinner found success in the UAE

She hopes her journey inspires other expats to believe their dreams are possible too

Dubai-based Filipino entrepreneur Chrissie Asuncion

Why putting people first led to Indian expat's success

For him, success comes down to resilience, patience, how you treat people along the way

Preet Vasudev, co-founder of Varak

Shankar Mahadevan makes dosas in UAE in Dine With Stars

From soul food to soundtracks: inside Shankar Mahadevan’s dosa-fuelled Dubai dream

Shankar Mahadevan

How the UAE shaped success for these three brothers

Their father’s stories inspired a dream, the UAE gave them the chance to build it

From left to right: Raul De Guzman, Karl De Guzman, and Nicolai De Guzman

How this family started over in UAE after losing father

This family turned grief to grit, rebuilt their lives through sacrifice, unbreakable bond

Clockwise from left: Ramona Mariano Sotto, Cris Sotto, Aiza Mariano, and Jovito Mariano

How this Filipino expat rebuilt life in UAE with Dh50

A reminder of how quickly life changes, how resilience emerges from the hardest moments

Bernie De Guzman, founder and head chef of Lutong Bahay

How this Japanese expat creates learning beyond work

He redefines success not by how fast a business grows, but by how many people grow with it

Takahiro Mogi, group CEO of TKI Group

Why this British expat never left Dubai in 19 years

From a difficult chapter in London to building a life, business, and community in the UAE

Lisa Knight, co-founder of Cafe Isan.

Delhi cafe to UAE: Why this duo is betting big on Dubai

Their move to the Emirates was less about expansion, more on reinvention, risk, ambition

From left to right: Aseem Grover and Fawzia Ahmed

Why UAE was the best decision for this Greek expat

Greek chef-entrepreneur says UAE transformed his life and gave him the confidence to soar

Sperxos Pavlopoulos, founder of Efzin Group

How four friends found opportunity, purpose in the UAE

Friendship, resilience, shared belief in each other have changed the course of their lives

From left to right: Carla Castro, Jay Esqueta, Chrissie Asuncion, and Delia Rubios

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