Female Entrepreneurs: Page 10

Entrepreneurs

Follow The Leader: Nisreen Shocair, CEO, YOOX Net-A-Porter Middle East

Nisreen Shocair is leading the regional arm of an online luxury fashion retailer launched in 2000 that today boasts of four million active customers in 180 countries around the world.

Growth Strategies

She Was Once Declared The UAE's Youngest Inventor- And Now, Fatima Al Kaabi Wants To Help Other Girls Follow Her Lead

From robotics kits she was gifted at the age of seven, to watching sci-fi movies, shows, and documentaries on technology and innovation, Al Kaabi has spent years exploring various ideas and possibilities.

Thought Leaders

Dear Brit: 'What's an Elevator Pitch, and Why Do I Need One?'

In her monthly column for 'Entrepreneur,' Brit Morin explains what a successful pitch looks like -- and how to give one in less than 30 seconds.

Growing a Business

This Female Serial Entrepreneur Shares Her Best Tips for Scaling a Business and Achieving Success

Watch this free webinar on demand to gain insights on strategizing, creative problem solving, and self-management for real business growth.

Growth Strategies

Advancing With Agility: Nadia Al Saeed, CEO, Bank Al Etihad

The CEO of Bank al Etihad, who was recently elected to be the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors at Endeavor Jordan, is eager to help boost her country's startup ecosystem.

Entrepreneurs

An Eye For Business: Mina Al Sheikhly On Starting Up A Beauty Brand In The UAE

Teaming up with Emad Khaffaf, a beauty industry expert, Al Sheikhly took three whole years to test and refine her future product- the timeframe is worth noting since mascaras usually take between six and 12 months to be developed and released into a market.

Growth Strategies

The Best Of The Best: Joelle Mardinian Gets Candid About What Drives Her Life And Career

The serial entrepreneur, television host, and makeup artist gets candid about the struggles she has had to face in her journey so far and explains why her hard work has gotten her to where she is today.

Business News

Low-Income Single Mother Becomes the Owner of a Million-Dollar Construction Company

After noticing that other companies were disinterested in smaller jobs and renovations, Lasenta Lewis-Ellis started a small business firm that specializes in facility maintenance and sustainability.

Starting a Business

A Note For Mothers Who Want To Be Entrepreneurs: Don't Be Afraid To Shake Up The Status Quo

In terms of advice for fellow mothers and women, we'd like them to understand that contrary to traditional opinion, we can have it all. The world we live in, especially post-pandemic, has given us all impetus to think outside the box.

Entrepreneurs

Dubai-Based Lunchbox Startup Citron Eyes Up Asia And Europe Markets As It Raises Pre-Series A Investment From Arzan Venture Capital

The funding is a "sizeable seven-figure dollar" investment, and will be used to further growth and product development.

Starting a Business

Shining A Light On The UAE's Culture: VIP & Protocol Events Management Makes A Mark As The First All-Emirati Events Management Company

In addition to the basic services of events management, VIP & Protocol also organizes training sessions where international clients can get a better understanding of the country's culture and etiquettes.

Entrepreneurs

For Founder Ghada Al Subaey, Qatar-Born Ready-To-Wear Label 1309 Is "Not Just Another Fashion Brand"

"1309 is more than just a fashion brand. It is a concept, a community we are trying to build, values that we are trying to promote."

Entrepreneurs

The Winners Of The TiE Women Global Pitch Competition Share Their Thoughts On Building A More Equitable Startup Ecosystem

66% of women entrepreneurs find difficulty in obtaining funding, which is what led TiE to launch the TiE Women Global Pitch Competition to support female founders.

Entrepreneurs

Taking Stock: Five Things The Last 12 Months Taught Me As A Female Entrepreneur

2020 was a hugely challenging year but, personally, in a lot of ways, the period has proved to be hugely rewarding.

Entrepreneurs

UAE-Based Bookends Wants To Make It Easy For You To Buy And Sell Secondhand Books Online

A new startup, Bookends, homegrown in the UAE, offers a digital platform to buy and sell secondhand books, with shipping and delivery available all over the UAE.