Entrepreneurialism
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How three founders turned their passions into success stories
We visit the founders of three thriving firms who struck out on their own.
Three new firms and founders using innovative methods to stand out from the crowd
Meet trail-blazing entrepreneurs with an eye for opportunity. From a Philadelphia homeware shop-cum-hotel to bamboo-based manufacturing, we discover how thriving businesses are achieving their aims.
The late-in-life entrepreneur: How designer Fujiwo Ishimoto started afresh after retirement
For some, retirement is an opportunity to take a well-earned rest. For 83-year-old Japanese textile designer Fujiwo Ishimoto, however, it marked the moment when he decided to change the course of his life and…
Business
The economics of happiness, Canada’s sparkling success and dressing to impress.
Our annual overview of present and future pioneers in commerce, infrastructure and civil society
This year including news of the European nation getting sleeper trains back on track, the ride-hailing platform that’s expanding across Southeast Asia, and the man charged with refurnishing Notre-Dame cathedral.
Eureka moments
Many entrepreneurs can trace their successful ventures back to a moment of clarity. Here the movers and shakers behind a crop of canny enterprises share their foundational breakthroughs.
Inside the UAE’s fragrance boom, where scent is layered, ritualised and turned into business
Wake up and smell the possibilities. Monocle meets the entrepreneurs and perfumers creating distinctive fragrances that look after our wellbeing and represent key elements of the UAE’s history and heritage.
I wish I’d known
The UAE has a vibrant ecosystem that supports bright ideas. We asked 20 business leaders for their top tips to help those who are just starting out in the country.
Toon town
The UAE-made animated comedy ‘Freej’ was a hit outside the Middle East and returns next year. Creator Mohammed Saeed Harib is keen to show the country’s creative scene is no caricature.
Sartorial start-ups
Fashion is more than just clothes; it's a statement of ideals, heritage and taste. Monocle profiles three fashion companies putting big ideas into practice in the UAE.
