Entrepreneur Middle East

An all-new issue of Entrepreneur Middle East is here, and headlining it is Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of the UAE-based master developer, Arada! Following seven years of exponential growth, Arada is now eyeing a global agenda. "We’ve never been a short-term company–that’s the secret to our success,” Alkhoshaibi declares. This edition of the magazine also features WakeCap founder and CEO Dr. Hassan Albalawi, PhD, who gives the lowdown on building a business centered on improving workforce productivity in the construction industry. We also bring you the stories behind the recent fundraising successes seen by MENA-based startups Keyper and MySafe Dubai. Plus, serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk explains why you can’t run a great business if you can’t capture people’s attention. Contributors to this issue include Scott Gilbey, who reveals the efficiency gaps that can lead to bad customer service, and how they can be fixed. Plus, Stephen Flawith, founder of Yolk Brands, shares the six branding lessons no one will teach you, while Royal CFO’s Michal Sobieraj explains why your company needs a fractional CFO. We also hear from Impact46 Managing Partner Basmah Alsinaidi, who discusses the key to successful exits in Saudi Arabia. This issue also sees leadership coach Andy Brown list the 10 types of workaholics, while Clinic Les Alpes’ Brittany Hunt analyzes work addiction and its impact on business in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Atteline’s Dushane Solomon makes the case for why a rethink is necessary in how we go about global pleas for a more sustainable future.  Plus, check out our recap of the Red Sea Foodtech Connect 2024, which saw the attendance of hundreds of foodtech stakeholders from across Saudi Arabia and the GCC, as well as highlights from Wingman Executive founder Paul Littlejohn's appearance on the Entrepreneur TV Middle East podcast, 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘮. All this and more in the July - August 2024 issue of Entrepreneur Middle East, which can be read/downloaded (for free!) on Issuu using the following link: https://lnkd.in/dfH2hFvy #entrepreneurs #leadership #leadershipskills #buildingabusiness #growthmindset #startups #realestate #brands #foodtech #workaholics #worklifebalance #construction #sustainability #sustainablefuture #podcast #dubai #uae #saudiarabia #middleeast

Although tourism has bounced back in 2024, there's also been a mass upswing in outcry and demonstrations -from the streets of Palma de Mallorca to Mt. Fuji in Japan- as popular destinations now grapple with overcrowding. In light of this, Aradhana Khowala suggests that a regenerative tourism agenda could offer the much-needed panacea: https://lnkd.in/dT5nubiX h/t Aptamind Partners #tourism #overcrowding #sustainability #sustainabletourism #internationaltourism #environment #dubai #uae #middleeast

Consider the scenario of a leader entering a company in the Middle East and imposing their familiar ways of working without regard for the cultural landscape. To avert disruptions to company culture, emotional intelligence coach Monica Mahi Mathijs shares the activities leaders must invest time in: https://lnkd.in/dzY-SdWE #culture #companyculture #culturalintelligence #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionalintelligence #dubai #uae #middleeast

Bitcoin mining's move towards renewable energy sources has been a reflection of the industry's resilience and adaptability--and as per GDA's Abdumalik Mirakhmedov this transformation could unlock its *true* value and potential as well: https://lnkd.in/dDs2SU2H #bitcoin #bitcoinmining #renewableenergy #innovation #sustainability #uae #middleeast

Fawry's journey to become Egypt's first unicorn startup was a long one driven with strategic moves and focused vision up until a landmark moment in 2019--here's a look at the series of events that led to this milestone: https://lnkd.in/dtED_FS4 #egypt #unicorn #startups #fintechstartups #digitalpayments #growthmindset #successstory #expansion #mena

Stride Ventures , an India-headquartered venture debt firm, has begun its international expansion plans with a US$1 million investment in Maalexi, a UAE-based agritech startup. The announcement marks Stride Ventures' first venture debt investment in the GCC, and is expected to set the tone for a larger commitment by the firm in the region: https://lnkd.in/drKGn2PY #agritech #venture #venturedebt #investment #expansion #gcc #india #sectoragnostic #techstartups #techinnovation

In the latest episode of 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘮, a podcast by 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘶𝘳 𝘛𝘝 𝘔𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘌𝘢𝘴𝘵, we catch up with Bankim Brahmbhatt, President and CEO of US-headquartered Bankai Group. Watch the full episode where Brahmbhatt discusses his journey from being a telecom engineer to becoming the CEO of a global telecom enterprise: https://lnkd.in/dbe4PHWU #telecom #fintech #startingabusiness #leadership #leadershipskills #growthmindset #dubai #uae #middleeast

Are individual efforts alone enough to achieve a sustainable future when collective action and structural change are more impactful? Atteline Sustainability Ambassador Dushane Solomon suggests a rethink may be required in how we address this conundrum: https://lnkd.in/dvw_kGYc #sustainability #sustainablefuture #collectiveaction #dubai #uae #middleeast

Lucidity Insights and Entrepreneur Middle East have published a new special report, entitled 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘐𝘯 𝘒𝘚𝘈, that provides an in-depth look at Saudi Arabia's food delivery landscape, highlighting key market trends, growth drivers, as well as the results of Delivery Hero's food delivery app HungerStation | هنقرستيشن: https://lnkd.in/dr9peVKt #fooddelivery #markettrends #growthdrivers #foodapp #specialreport #foodecosystem #ksa #saudiarabia #deliveryhero #hungerstation #middleeast

"I was convinced that technology could mitigate risks and improve operational processes on sites, while saving site owners money." WakeCap founder and CEO Dr. Hassan Albalawi, PhD is building a business centered on improving workforce productivity in the construction industry: https://lnkd.in/dX3v6KXx #riskmanagement #construction #startingabusiness #innovation #middleeast #operationalefficiency