
From Souk to Silicon Valley: Middle Eastern Women Blazing a Trail in Tech Startups
The bustling souks of the Middle East have long been vibrant centers of commerce and…
The bustling souks of the Middle East have long been vibrant centers of commerce and innovation, a testament to the region’s entrepreneurial spirit. Today, this spirit is finding a new, dynamic expression in the burgeoning tech scene, with an increasing number of visionary women not just participating, but actively blazing a trail from souk to…
Karen Erinfolami The Womenpreneur The Brand By Womenpreneur Middle East Business Desk In a world where luxury is increasingly about logos, speed, and spectacle, Karen Erinfolami is charting a quieter, more meaningful path. As the founder of KMB Designer, a boutique luxury consultancy serving ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients across London, Dubai, Lagos, and Paris, Erinfolami isn’t selling products —…
The Launch of ERA OF YOU, Multipreneur Ellen’s Newest initiative. Womenpreneur Middle East sat down with Ellen Mannaert—serial entrepreneur, mentor, and changemaker—to talk about building companies across continents, leading with empathy, and her newest initiative, ERA OF YOU, a community designed to celebrate authenticity and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs. Womenpreneur ME: You’ve built businesses…
She grew up a global nomad, changing 16 schools and colleges across four continents, her bags always packed. But when 10-year-old Fahbin Anwar first set foot in Dubai in 1993, something clicked. This was home. Now, she is one of the most successful women entrepreneurs in the city, investing in some of its prime real…
Paris, June 23, 2025 – Gulf countries are no longer seen merely as consumers, they are nowrecognized as producers and increasingly, as global innovators. This shift is reflected in thepresence of 2,000 active French subsidiaries operating across the Gulf region. Thesecompanies bring industrial expertise and contribute directly to the region’s sustainabletransformation across critical sectors. Over…
In a fast-paced and ever-evolving beauty industry, few names carry as much weight as Riah YasminRead-CEO and founder of Dollface Cosmetics. Known for her unwavering commitment to excellence, Riahhas carved out a powerful presence, becoming one of the most respected figures in the field of aestheticsand cosmetic training. Since launching her career in 2016, Riah…