How to build an AI startup in Dubai

<p>Elizabeth Morales, Brand Manager of Aura Bakery and Caf&eacute; and Basma Chaieri, founder of Etika Jewels - our featured guests, have built brands that feel premium, emotionally engaging and very Dubai. How did they do it?</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">o ... Show More

<p>A new Visa Global Economic Insight report has found that while luxury spending is slowing in cities like London and New York, Dubai tells a different story.&nbsp; About 1 in 9 Dubai residents makes a premium purchase every quarter, supported by a huge base of high-earning hous ... Show More

<p>What does retirement really look like today, and can you design a life you never need to retire from?<br>Tom Urquhart and Neil Petch sit down with aviation legend Habib Fekih, who reflects on life after four decades at the top of the industry.&nbsp;</p> <p><br>They also learn ... Show More

Raquel and Adam Bouris are the co-founders of Who Is Elijah, an independently owned fragrance house known for its unique scents and innovative marketing strategies. Starting from humble beginnings, they have built a successful business that has made a significant impact in the fr ... Show More

11 Nov 2025. Abu Dhabi Global Market is marking 10 years, but what will the next decade look like? We speak to Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief of Market Development, about ADGM’s growth, its role in the UAE’s financial landscape, and what’s next for the capital’s global ambitions.Plus, ... Show More

In this month’s Inside Forbes, we unveil the Top 100 Arab Family Businesses for 2024, we find out what it takes to achieve a successful succession, we meet Caroline Fattal, the woman at the helm of the 127-year-old Fattal Group, and we find out how the world’s richest man is tigh ... Show More

International Flavors & Fragrances master perfumer Stephen Nicoll talks about a side of the fragrance industry that doesn’t get a lot of publicity: scenting household products. He explains how he creates fragrances for fabric detergents, cleaning sprays, and dryer sheets; what en ... Show More

The Indian billionaire speaks to Rahul Tandon about his journey from selling sim cards in a small Indian town to founding OYO, a global hospitality chain, at just 19. A fellowship from US entrepreneur Peter Thiel gave Ritesh Agarwal $100,000 to pursue his start-up dreams. Despite ... Show More

Sam Kroonenburg built a company from his bedroom, with him and his brother Ryan both making about $500 million. But Sam, 40, is doing what he can to avoid the trappings of wealth. Further reading: Aussie who sold cloud start-up for $2b jumps on AI for ads Young Rich Lister says m ... Show More

In this episode we talked about Noor's upbring, being part of S18 of The Apprentice, getting started in entrepreneurship, building Lux Lumier & so much more! My first ever book and course are out now! Book: You Are The Brand Link (Amazon) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DJDSGRBH? ... Show More

<p>In this episode of Business Extra, we explore the rapidly evolving FinTech landscape in the Middle East, where new apps and products are constantly emerging with promises of easier financial transactions and innovative money management solutions.</p> <p>Among these players, Du ... Show More

17 Oct 2025. LVMH shares have posted their best day in more than two decades on hopes the Chinese luxury shopper is making a comeback. We ask the team at Chalhoub what this could mean for the region’s high-end market. Plus, Canadian prop-tech firm 1VALET is bringing its smart-bui ... Show More

<p>Chandler Reed reflects on buying a project-based business in 2021, seeing sales soar, then crash, then surge again. </p><p>Topics in Chandler’s interview:</p><ul><li>His unconventional entrance into the search space</li><li>Buying a commercial lighting contractor</li><li>Incen ... Show More