UAE SUCCESS STORIES

UAE SUCCESS STORIES

From independence to industry impact, the Filipino entrepreneur shares his journey in an exclusive Gulf News interview — revealing how he defied odds in the competitive UAE market.

Filipino broker closes historic Dh1 billion deal in UAE

Aquino Plotado’s billion-dirham deal proves belief beats boundaries

The Dubai App that is helping UAE performers get jobs

Built by ex-banker Nizar Ahmadi, the UAE app 'MADE' is helping creators connect with gigs

Check out MADE—a homegrown Dubai app that connects performers and creators with people who need their skills, minus the usual red tape.

From psychologist to innovator: UAE entrepreneur's tale

A Russian expat balances family life with running innovative businesses in the UAE

Nargiz Neumann began over 25 years ago, working as a clinical pathopsychologist in Russia, but she quickly realized that individual consultations alone weren’t enough to create large-scale impact.

How a teacher's son built a pharma empire in UAE

Vinod Jadhav proves ambition can be quiet—and powerful. Now he hopes to create 9,000 jobs

All about Vinod Jadhav's incredible Dubai success story: From humble beginnings to huge business empire

Burnout to epic $200m empire: Dubai heiress' story

Meher Mirchandani on reclaiming her identity, self-love, and building a conscious empire

Meher Mirchandani

Scraps to success: Jenny’s journey from Manila to Dubai

Once homeless and hungry, Jenny now leads a restaurant chain in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

From slums to success: How a Filipina turned scraps into a restaurant empire in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

How Dubai student turned waste into global business

Tunisian entrepreneur Bochra Bargaoui built a sustainable startup from scratch

Surrounded by mosaic manufacturers, it felt only natural for her to take it further—so she launched Bochra Bargaoui Neptune, a sustainable startup that transforms discarded marble into mosaic art.

Weekend recap: Your entertainment & lifestyle catch-up

From celebrity romances to luxury living and wellness advice, we've got you covered

Weekend rewind: K-Drama romance, beauty pageant controversies, Dubai's 150m penthouse and more success secrets

'This is home now,' Sushmita Sen on evolving with Dubai

Actress and jewellery entrepreneur Sushmita Sen, reflects on her deep connection with UAE

Sushmita Sen

Dubai's Sarah Lindsay: Olympic ice to fitness star

Sarah Lindsay shares her path from speed skating to fitness entrepreneurship

Over the course of her career, Sarah Lindsay went on to win European silver medals and compete in the 2006 Winter Olympics and the 2010 Games in Vancouver.

Tour Dubai's wildest bachelor pad at Emirates Hills

Dh200 million mansion has more lounges and bars than bedrooms, but he's not complaining

A giant banyan tree greets us at the foyer of Mahesh Tourani's mansion in Dubai's Emirates Hills

Dubai tycoon on how to make millions and live debt free

Super-wealthy Indian businessman says he's not a hustler or a survivor but a 'thriver'

Mahesh Tourani loves to live life king-size - Work hard, party harder is his life's motto

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