Ajman may be the smallest of the UAE’s seven emirates, but it has emerged as a significant economic hub by leveraging its strategic location, investor-friendly policies, and growing business infrastructure. As a result, the emirate is steadily positioning itself as an appealing destination for entrepreneurs and investors.
How can a business grow without compromising on the quality that’s got it this far? This is one of the biggest conundrums facing founders and CEOs, and one that demands careful thought and a strategic approach.
Having started Royal CFO and spent years directing financial strategies for many firms, I’ve discovered that success in Dubai requires more than just a strong idea or access to finance. It necessitates a clear strategy, flawless execution, and a firm belief in success.
The UAE has spent the last decade turning itself into a major hub for startups and investors. It’s always been known for its business-friendly policies but now it’s attracting record funding, drawing entrepreneurs from around the world, and competing with established startup hotspots.
Whether the subject is tourism, aviation, technology, AI or entrepreneurship, barely a month goes by without news of ever closer collaboration between the UAE and the People’s Republic of China.
My personal take on success in Dubai is that you must build a foundation of persistence, perseverance, and adaptability.
When you're dealing with obesity, losing weight can feel like the most important health improvement, no matter what side effects a drug might have. A host of new intravenous and oral drugs have been approved for use over the last few years to combat obesity, using different metabolic engineering methods to deliver weight loss.
MVPs have been getting bad press lately. Not so long ago, launching an MVP was the gold standard; many of the world’s most successful tech giants – Facebook, Airbnb, and Dropbox – owe their success to this approach
The first 100 days has always been something of a benchmark for any new president. After all, it’s a quick way of assessing just how much impact the new leader has had in a short period, and which campaign promises are being delivered on first.
What’s the recipe for success in a place like Dubai? It’s not just about strategy or timing – for me, it’s a mix of mindset, connections, investor relationships, and, above all, passion.
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