The UAE is a land of opportunities where dreams come true! Here, ideas are embraced and transformed into tangible realities. Discover with us why Noha Nabil chose to launch her brand in the UAE and what sets it apart from any other place!

Accomplished Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad gave a moving session at SEF’25 titled Women of Palestine: Voices Beyond Borders. In it, she spoke about the importance of Palestinians telling their own stories—owning their narrative—so they are not solely labelled as victims.

During his session at SEF’25, Youssef Salem, CFO of ADNOC Drilling, delved into the story of Swvl. He broke down the reality of what happens when you enter a price war with competitors.

Brooke Bellamy, the internet’s favorite baker, highlights the importance of knowing who you are and what you care about so you can build a business around that and connect with like-minded people.

Dr. Ahmed Emara affirms, “We all naturally have an entrepreneurial mindset,” but success requires continuous training to overcome life’s challenges and achieve our goals!

“You will never find a real fight on a piece of art”—a beautiful quote from H.R.H Princess Lamia Al Saud, highlighting how art transcends cultural and ideological differences as a universal language.

Knowing yourself is crucial, according to Charlie Wright, Founder and CEO of Humantra, the UAE’s fastest-growing electrolytes brand. You can read countless business books or design numerous logos, but true success lies in self-discovery. Do you agree?

Seasoned entrepreneur John Ashkar says entrepreneurship is about embracing failure as the best thing that can happen to you at that moment because it becomes a catalyst for reaching the next level. What a great positive mindset to have!

Always be a risk taker,” advises Mohammed Al Hakim Presidant GCC, The future is closer than we think, and AI plays a big role in it. Are we ready to adapt?

Noha Nabil, influencer and founder of Noha Nabil Beauty, emphasizes that if we lose passion, everything turns into routine. That’s why we must constantly renew our passion to maintain creativity and brilliance.

The mindset of successful entrepreneurs starts with making the most of what is available now, without fear of challenges! Dr. Ahmed Emara inspires us to take bold steps toward our goals at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2025.

Mohammed Al Hakim, Presidant GCC, spoke on the rapid growth of cryptocurrency adoption in the region. He made this prediction: “In the next 2 years in the UAE, you will be able to do more with cryptocurrency than with the dirham and dollar.”

Mo Gawdat, author of Scary Smart, raises an important point at SEF’25 about the risks of relying too heavily on AI for answers.

For generations, myths have dictated what we can and cannot do. But the truth is what we make it. Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2025 was just the prologue, the real story starts now. Until next year!

بأدائه الاستثنائي وأغانيه التي لامست القلوب، أضاء المبدع حمزة نمرة حفل ختام مهرجان الشارقة لريادة الأعمال 2025، ليترك بصمة لا تُنسى في ذاكرة الحاضرين!

From illness to inspiration, Hadil El Khatib, Founder of Broth Lab, challenged the audience at her SEF’25 session to step out of their comfort zones and think big. That’s how transformation happens.

Shadé Zahrai, an award-winning leadership strategist, advised guests at SEF’25 to avoid letting negative energy control their emotions. Instead, she emphasized the importance of redirecting it and focusing on positive energy.

Entrepreneurship is more than just an idea, it’s a commitment to building something that truly makes an impact. Yousef Salem highlights the importance of creating a sustainable business that adds real value to people’s lives.

Ammar Kandil believes that entrepreneurship is the vehicle that turns dreams into reality. He used that very vehicle to build Yes Theory into the global success story we all know today.

The talented artist Hishsm Almadhloum shares with us how the Earth shaped his thinking and inspired his artistic and cultural vision.