



How VCs Can Back Founders Now: Noor Sweid on Supporting Startups in Uncertain Times
Brandy Scott speaks to Noor Sweid, Founder and Managing Partner of Global Ventures, about what it really means to back entrepreneurs when conditions are tough. Her view is clear: a wait-and-see approach does not help founders build. Active support does.

The Community Behind Culture: Alserkal's Vilma Jurkute on Why Local Support Matters
30 March 2026. What keeps the UAE’s arts and culture scene going? Local residents who show up and support it. Alserkal Avenue Executive Director Vilma Jurkute tells Brandy Scott why community support is vital to helping the creative sector thrive in challenging times.

Wajdan Gul & Anam Khalid – Squatwolf
From Local Brand to Global Force: Squatwolf Founders on Supporting UAE Businesses

Dame Heather McGregor
From Journalist to Academic Leader: Dame Heather McGregor on Career Reinvention

Firoz Merchant
From Mumbai Entrepreneur to Emirati Changemaker: Firoz Merchant on Business and Philanthropy

Glenn Gainor
From Hollywood Insider to Global Builder: Glenn Gainor on Producing Beyond the Studio System

From Founder to Global Partner: Toufic Kreidieh Reflects on the Brands for Less Deal with TJX

From Doctor to Healthcare Leader: Dr. Shamsheer on Growing Burjeel Holdings

From Tragedy to Leadership: Aparna Verma on Growing Scholars International Group

Leading Change at NMC: David Hadley on Resetting Strategy and Culture