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Business

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.

  • The Entrepreneurs #7
  • 19 min read
Illustration of a man with a light bulb representing an idea or eureka moment.
Business

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.

  • The Entrepreneurs #7
  • 10 min read
I wish I’d known
Business

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.

  • The Entrepreneurs #7
  • 5 min read
Mohammed Saeed Harib smiles at Lammtara Studio with a Freej character portrait behind him.
Design

A nose for 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.

  • The Entrepreneurs #7
  • 4 min read
Arcadia perfume bottles with golden liquid arranged on sand with dramatic shadows in sunlight.
Design

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.

  • The Entrepreneurs #7
  • 6 min read
Lilian Afshar stands in her modern Dubai studio workshop, surrounded by acrylic handbags and accessories
Business

Movers and shakers

From redefining retail and simplifying fintech to connecting students with their ideal teachers, we meet six young entrepreneurs who have turned big ideas into emerging businesses with a wealth of real-world benefits.

  • The Entrepreneurs #7
  • 9 min read
Hala Al Gergawi, founder of Tea Before Noon, sits on a grey sofa in front of clothing racks displaying colorful abayas and garments.
Business

New frontier

As the UAE looks to rapidly diversify its economy, advanced manufacturing is one surprising growth area. From plane parts to robotics, new technology start-ups are tapping into the Emirates’ entrepreneurial spirit.

  • The Entrepreneurs #7
  • 13 min read
New frontier
Business

Breaking new ground

As a still-young country, the UAE offers bold, enterprising entrepreneurs opportunities to carve out their own path, whether in logistics or property. We meet three business pioneers.

  • The Entrepreneurs #7
  • 10 min read
Breaking new ground
Business

Beyond business class

Three Lufthansa alumni have launched Beond, a new Dubai-based airline rethinking high-end travel. With ultra-long haul routes and Ferrari-designed seats, they are already off to a flying start.

  • The Entrepreneurs #7
  • 5 min read
Beyond business class

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