Expert Speak
New era of growth and sustainability for MENA VCs
Hasan Haider, Managing Partner of Plus VC, emphasizes that the MENA venture capital ecosystem is set for a robust 2025, fueled by falling global interest rates, renewed risk-asset appetite, and discip...
How UAE Universities are fueling over 5,600 startups
Ilya Melnichuk, CEO of Synergy University Dubai, highlighted UAE universities’ pivotal role in fostering entrepreneurship through specialised programmes, incubators, government partnerships, and...
Why SMEs are the backbone of a strong economy?
Mustafa Shaker, Sales Director at Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone highlights the vital role SMEs play in the GCC economy, driving growth, innovation, and job creation, supported by initiatives like free ...
Comparing and Evaluating Large Language Models
Ben Yan, Director Analyst at Gartner, emphasizes evaluating large language models (LLMs) through functional test cases, benchmarks, and business priorities to align capabilities, deployment, and cost ...
Entrepreneurs need to embrace curated communities for growth
Utsav Somani, Founder of Offline, highlights the importance of curated, intimate founder communities for first-generation entrepreneurs, offering targeted support, peer learning, trust, and collaborat...
A 101 Guide for the First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) Climate Projects
Akash Raigangar and Luke Baker from Planetary Scale highlight the growing focus on large-scale, First-Of-A-Kind (FOAK) projects in climate-tech innovation. These groundbreaking initiatives face distin...
Why UAE founders are turning to Offline for support
Utsav Somani, Founder of Offline, explains that the UAE’s thriving startup ecosystem is ideal for ambitious founders seeking meaningful connections and support. Offline’s expansion aims to...
How video bars are rewiring region’s hybrid workplaces
Ekta Putran, Head of Sales APAC & MEA – Collaboration, Barco highlights how the integration of AI-powered framing, 4K cameras, and advanced audio features is critical for fostering productivity an...
Five essential reports for a restaurant success
Naji Haddad, VP for EMEA at Deliverect, emphasises that effective restaurant reporting is crucial for business success. Detailed reports on inventory, menu, sales, payroll, and online orders offer cri...