Sixteen years ago, a young woman from Delhi named Mamta Kumar arrived in Dubai carrying little more than a fascination with beauty, detail and the way a well-made experience can change someone’s mood. Today, she runs Berrycino, a boutique gifting brand that has quietly built a following among residents who want their gifts to feel […]
In a city built on ambition, where new ventures launch and fade with equal speed, staying power is its own kind of achievement. For Trupti Sahu, founder of Dream Destination Travels Consultancy and the woman behind Firki Restro Bar at the Ascot Hotel in Bur Dubai, staying power has come from following two simple instincts: […]
Walk into enough small business circles in Dubai and one name keeps resurfacing: Ranjitha Raghavan. Not as a headline grabbing tech founder or a Forbes list fixture, but as something arguably harder to become in a market this crowded: the person other founders call when the business isn’t the problem, but their own thinking is. […]
There is a particular kind of ambition that takes root not in a boardroom but in a kitchen, somewhere between the smell of butter browning and the quiet satisfaction of watching someone take a first bite of something you made by hand. For Priti Arora, founder of Varenya, a cloud-based bakery and café based in […]
The Dubai-based educator and founder of Eco Visionaries Global Group and Edufam Training Services UAE on how a grey Delhi sky in 2021 set her on a path that culminates this week in the Global Leadership Conference, GLC Dubai 2026. For more than two decades, education was Dr Haleema Sadia’s life’s work. She served as […]
SHARJAH, UAE – In a vibrant celebration of technological ingenuity and forward-thinking education, Amity Private School Sharjah successfully hosted the second edition of TUMUH 2026, its flagship inter-school technology festival. The highly anticipated event gathered nearly 100 exceptionally talented young innovators representing 12 premier schools from across the United Arab Emirates. Aligned with the nation’s […]
A Gold Medalist and fellowship-trained surgeon, Dr. Vanesha Varik is one of the few female laparoscopic general surgeons (specialists) contributing to advanced surgical care in the UAE. Dr. Vanesha Varik is a passionate and skilled laparoscopic and general surgeon, committed to advanced surgical excellence while ensuring comfort, safety, and compassionate treatment for every patient. She […]
In an era where screens dominate communication and digital platforms shape brand identity, the relevance of print has often been questioned. Yet, for businesses that understand the value of tactile experience, precision, and visual impact, print remains not just relevant but essential. At the center of this enduring industry in the UAE stands Deepak Kotwani, […]
In a move aimed at bolstering the resilience of the UAE’s private sector, Anwar Azad, founder of Cinnamon Technologies, has announced a new community-driven initiative: a complimentary IT health audit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Emirates. As the regional economy continues its rapid digital transformation, Azad’s initiative seeks to “give back” to […]
The United Arab Emirates has built a reputation as one of the most stable and resilient countries in the world. Over the decades, it has welcomed people from across continents who arrived with ambition, determination, and the hope of building a better future. Among them is Sawaii Joga Ram, an entrepreneur originally from India who […]