Entrepreneur Middle East

Our April 2024 issue is here, with Bundeep Singh Rangar co-founder of Glass Ventures and founder of PremFina and Fineqia, on the cover. While much of the general public might still be struggling to get a grasp of the concept of Web 3.0, Rangar -a serial entrepreneur, investor, dealmaker, and philanthropist- is choosing to go one step further- he is all set to be one of the main drivers and beneficiaries of the development of the next generation of this technology, i.e. Web 4.0. “Web 3.0 emphasized the decentralized web, where blockchain technology and decentralized protocols played a central role, emphasizing increased security, privacy, and user control,” he explains. “Web 4.0, on the other hand, advances this set-up via artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and seamless human-computer interactions.” Also in this issue: Etro CEO Fabrizio Cardinali, who offers a peek into how he’s revitalizing the iconic Italian luxury fashion house. Plus, we take a look at the launch of Nysaa Middle East, a joint venture between Apparel Group and Nykaa with insights shared by Selina Ved, Falguni Nayar, and Sima Ganwani Ved. We also look into how Lyvely co-founder and CEO Farah Zafar is all set to shake things up in the realm of tech and Web3. We also hear from Mohamed Alzaabi, who has created a one-stop-shop for pet care services in the UAE with PetRepublic. In our monthly roundup of the up-and-coming startups in the Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund accelerator program, we profile ARLAN BIOTECH and TranspRight.com. We also speak with VAP Group founder Vishal Parmar, who explains how his firm’s propensity to stay atop tech trends has led to the launch of the Global AI Show and Global Blockchain Show. Plus, we check out the recent fundraising successes seen by Clusterlab, MANTRA, and Brkz. Also included in this issue are highlights of the E-Business Awards 2024. Contributors to this edition include Zealous' Maryam A Hassani, EFS Facilities Services Group (EFS)'s Taher Jhanjharya, JRN Consultancy’s Ruwaida Abela Northen, and Squirrels & Bears’ Petra Smith. Check out the magazine on Issuu using the following link: https://lnkd.in/dd-XJW2n #startups #web3 #web3innovation #web4 #pioneers #techentrepreneurs #serialentrepreneurs #techinnovation #nextgen #leadership #futurefocused #decentralizedweb #collaboration #apparelgroup #nykaa #etro #partnerships #tech #startups #biotech #business #dubai #uae #middleeast

"It is very challenging to replicate success by looking at only doing what you did in the past." Etro CEO Fabrizio Cardinali discusses his thought process behind revamping the Italian luxury fashion house: https://lnkd.in/dvU9M6aa #entrepreneurs #growingabusiness #growthmindset #fashion #luxuryfashion #leadership #leadershipskills #brands #brandmanagement #successstrategies #business 

Nominations are now open for the 2024 edition of the Mastercard Women SME Leaders Awards in partnership with Entrepreneur Middle East, an annual event that aims to empower women-owned and run small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Women executives or business owners who have their headquarters or offices based in Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa, or offer their services to these markets, can submit their applications on womensmeleaders.com before May 20, 2024. Shortlisted companies and individuals will be vetted by the Entrepreneur Middle East team, and then the judging committee, chaired by Mastercard and industry leaders. Winners will be announced on June 6, 2024, at an awards ceremony taking place in Dubai, UAE. Launched in 2022 to empower entrepreneurial women, the Mastercard Women SME Leaders Awards aims to shine a spotlight on women who are shaping the future of the emerging markets around the globe. In 2023, the initiative received over 4,500 submissions from women-owned and run SMEs across 22 award categories. With this year's edition marking the third occurrence of the annual event, the Mastercard Women SME Leaders Awards will be celebrating the achievements and contributions of women entrepreneurs who have demonstrated commendable leadership, vision, and resilience in steering their SMEs to success. The event will highlight the incredible achievements of women from all walks of life including those who are reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape with endeavors that range from breakthrough technological innovations, championing social causes, to introducing sustainable business practices. Those interested in participating in this year's edition of the event can register using the following link: womensmeleaders.com/ For any enquiries related to the Mastercard Women SME Leaders Awards 2023, please email SMEleaders@bncpublishing.net. #femaleentrepreneurs #womeninbusiness #femaleleadership #SMEs #smallandmediumbusinessowners #femalebusinessowners #SMEAwards #Mastercard #Dubai #UAE #MiddleEast

May 1 in Dubai, UAE: We'll be live at Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund Demo Day. KBW Ventures founder and CEO Khaled bin Alwaleed will take part in a fireside chat with Aby Sam Thomas under the theme of "Venture Capital Unpacked" #startups

On the sidelines of TOKEN2049 Dubai, which was held from April 20-21, 2024, we sat down with Stefan Kimmel, CEO of M2, to discuss the evolving landscape of crypto investment platforms. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dmPumhrH #crypto #cryptoinvestment #digitalassets #token2049 #token2049dubai #dubai #cryptoassets #events #uae #middleeast

For his latest editor's note, Aby Sam Thomas delves into why he's not a fan of professional communication being conducted through voice notes--after all, these kinds of outreaches rarely considers the recipient's feelings on the matter: https://lnkd.in/dJcqX75j #pitches #media #PR #communication #editorsnote #communicationstrategies #voicenotes #businessdynamics #dubai #uae #middleeast

According to serial entrepreneur, public speaker, and reality TV star Dr. Sara Al Madani, there is one lesson that other entrepreneurs often find hard to learn- and that is to not let themselves, as founders, be be held hostage by their ideas and ambitions of the past: https://lnkd.in/dVv87nBn #femaleentrepreneurs #womeninbusiness #emirati #healing #growthmindset #entrepreneurship #startupfounders #businessvision #startingabusiness #publicspeaking #dubai #uae #midddleeast 

As the 2024 edition of AIM Congress gets set to be staged in Abu Dhabi from May 7-9, AIM Global Foundation President Dawood Al Shezawi shares what to expect from this event uniting global leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and experts: https://lnkd.in/dFsbXCgM #UAE #leaders #policymakers #policies #investors #entrepreneurs #worldeconomy #middleeast

With RAKBANK launching the SME Confidence Index, its inaugural report on the SME sector in the UAE, we talked to its Managing Director of Business Banking, Dhiraj Kunwar, to learn more about this initiative and its key findings: https://lnkd.in/dQMcmnqi #SMEs #smallbusinessowners #smallandmediumbusiness #entrepreneurs #growth #gdp #uae #nonoil #revenue #forecasts #report #rakbank #economy #economicoutlook

"We believe that everyone who posts online and adds value to the digital ecosystem should be rewarded for their contribution." In conversation with Lyvely co-founder and CEO Farah Zafar, who is all set to shake things up in the realm of tech and Web3: https://lnkd.in/dPYaXV9Z #web3 #tech #techentrepreneurs #womeninstem #techinnovation #socialnetworking #contentmonetization #digitalcurrency #techstartup #dubai #uae #middleeast