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2021, The Year That Was: Nadia Rouchdy, Co-Founder, Reel Palestine
"What I loved about 2021 is that even though the world threw us so many challenges, we were still able to bring Palestinian stories to the forefront, and explore an ever-ranging world of characters, narratives, and relationships, in a way that isn't done through traditional media."
2021, The Year That Was: Tim Cordon, Area Vice President for the Middle East and Africa (MEA), Radisson Hotel Group
"The hospitality industry is constantly evolving, and it is essential to respond to consumers' changing behaviors, which is necessary for the recovery of the hospitality sector."
2021, The Year That Was: Amjad Barakat, Co-Founder, Innovision Holding
"We will have our vision of Brunch & Cake solidified in 2022, with further global expansions into markets like London and India. We have been planning milestone launches in both Saudi Arabia and Egypt in 2021, and 2022 will see them come to life."
A Slam-Dunk Partnership: Sole Acquires Stake In Ball Above All To Bolster Interest For Basketball In The UAE
The two parties thus hope to make use of the partnership to create a stronger buzz around basketball in the UAE, while also working to groom professional players for the sport.
Meet The Finalists of Dubai Startup Hub's Smartpreneur Competition 6.0: One Moto
"It's not always easy to look at your business from the outside, when you're so engrossed, but the Dubai Startup Hub team and advisors have been exceptional in giving me the insights on how to evaluate our business, its messaging, and market-fit."
Celebrating Creativity: Dubai-Based Concept Store FLTRD Opens New Space To Introduce Art To Wider Audiences
By creating a welcoming yet artistic space in its collaboration with Art B Dubai and M Square Gallery, FLTRD is hoping to entice even non-art lovers to visit the brand new opening.
2021, The Year That Was: Mohammad A. Baker, Deputy Chairman and CEO, GMG
"When we see an opportunity, we go after it– this is in our DNA, this is the drive that keeps pushing us to evolve, to be the change, and to be a trusted partner."
2021, The Year That Was: Luma Makhlouf, Co-Founder, HL Foods
"I have learned that although your path might look different than many others in the business, you can still achieve your goals and remain true to your core values."
2021, The Year That Was: Gabriela Cury, Founder, Intellect Coffee
"From a business point of view, if you have invested more in the product than the marketing, you will see the results. The word of mouth and customer satisfaction will compensate the marketing scales."
Du Partners With Data Protection Platform Thales To Strengthen Data Security Measures In The UAE
Due to an increasing number of data breaches in the digital landscape, du has prioritized its focus on enhancing sensitive data security, both on-premises and in cloud environments.
Du Enters Into Partnership With IBM To Increase Innovation In Cybersecurity Services
Through the new collaboration with IBM, du is expected to further its innovation in the field of data security while also scaling and improving its existing services to create unique solutions that cater to a variety of end-user requirements.
Startup Spotlight: Count'd Aims To Solve Pain Points In The UAE's Meal Planning Industry
Count'd co-founders on building a scalable healthy eating platform for all UAE residents who focus on on self-care, nutrition and wellness.
2021, The Year That Was: Nisha Ramisetty, Co-Founder, Naksha Collections
Naksha's gourmet meal kits pay homage to cuisines from different parts of the world, with each of them containing both the specialist ingredients and instructions a customer would need to prepare that particular dish.
Gearing Up For Victory: The Search Begins For The Winners Of Dubai Startup Hub's Smartpreneur 6.0 Competition
Dubai Startup Hub held a virtual pitching session to choose the 10 finalists of its Smartpreneur Competition 6.0.
Feeling Burnt Out? Here's How You Can Reclaim Your Life
All of us have been, at one point in time or the other, emotionally drained, unmotivated, or completely burnt out at work. And it's ok- it's a natural response as human beings, and one that we all go through.