Crossing the Desert: how businesses are setting and growing in the Emirates
FortisCrossing the Desert is the UAE's first reality show, where the central narrative follows an entrepreneur arriving in Dubai with the goal of launching a business. Each episode presents unique challenges and tests, creating a dynamic and unpredictable storyline. We ourselves do not know how our first season will end, because this is the real story of our host, and we experience it alongside him and ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 18 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Categories | BusinessEntrepreneurship | ||||
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“Australians have a way of taking a trend and making it their own. And they make it a little bit more fun, a little bit more quirky.”
In this episode, Georgina Trigg shares the story of starting her business in a Dubai that many of us wouldn’t recog... more
Sometimes life falls apart all at once: a business partnership doesn’t work out, the products don’t arrive from production on the day of your store’s grand opening, and you reach a breaking point where you feel like grabbing a bat and smashing everyt... more
“Every mom in Dubai knows him”—that’s how entrepreneur Galina introduced Isaac to Pavel. Pavel is the founder of Skill Kid, a school offering English classes and educational events for children. He came up with an approach that makes his school stand... more
Our guest’s business idea became so popular that she patented its name. Now, no one else in the Emirates can call a quick repair service “Quick Fix.”
In this episode, Isaac talks with Hamda, founder of the interior design studio Dress My Room. She s... more
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Focusing on the entrepreneurial spirit in the UAE, this podcast features engaging discussions with ambitious individuals who have successfully launched their businesses in Dubai. Each episode exposes listeners to the challenges and triumphs encountered while navigating the dynamic business landscape of the Emirates. The content includes varying perspectives from entrepreneurs across industries, covering topics such as relationship-building with clients, innovative business models, and culturally relevant marketing strategies. Unique to this show is the blend of personal narratives and actionable business advice, aiming to inspire and educate potential entrepreneurs by sharing real-life experiences in a vibrant and multicultural environment.... more
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1. Ibrahim Abudyak
2. Hamda Nabar
3. Raghad Murad
4. Daniel van Dooren
5. Galina Volgach
6. Simona Sotirovska
7. Hannah Pierce
8. Wajda Khalidi
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