We look at different ways to access capital for startups with: 

Tala Khlat, who's Director of Philanthropy for Dubai Holding

Peter Tavener, CEO and Co-founder of Beehive

Omar Al Yawer, Partner and Chief Capital Formation Officer at Ruya Partners

We look at different ways to access capital for startups with:&nbsp;
Tala Khlat, who's Director of Philanthropy for Dubai Holding
Peter Tavener, CEO and Co-founder of Beehive
Omar Al Yawer, Partner and Chief Capital Formation Officer at Ruya Partners

The Agenda’s Tom Urquhart and our partners at Virtuzone discuss the big issues affecting startups and SME’s in the region. Hear everything you need to know about starting your own business from getting a license to growing your company. Highlights include interviews with entrepreneurs and experts, covering topics including e-commerce, leadership and how to get investors for your business.

The Agenda’s Tom Urquhart and our partners at Virtuzone discuss the big issues affecting startups and SME’s in the region. Hear everything you need to know about starting your own business from getting a license to growing your company. Highlights include interviews with entrepreneurs and experts, covering topics including e-commerce, leadership and how to get investors for your business.

Starting Up with Virtuzone Podcast

Starting Up with Virtuzone

Access to funding for all startup stages 

What does it really take to build a brand in Dubai? Cove Beach Co-Founder Adel Ghazzawi takes us behind the business — from his career in finance and spotting a gap in the hospitality market, to scaling the brand, expanding internationally and navigating some of the toughest periods the industry has faced.

Then Philippe Mathijs, Founder and CEO of Reach Outstanding, explains the business behind coaching: how you find clients, set your fees, manage your costs and turn professional expertise into a viable company.

Plus, DIFC Courts Registrar Ayesha Bin Kalban explains how the Small Claims Tribunal can help entrepreneurs and SMEs resolve commercial disputes.

What does it really take to build a brand in Dubai? Cove Beach Co-Founder Adel Ghazzawi takes us behind the business &mdash; from his career in finance and spotting a gap in the hospitality market, to scaling the brand, expanding internationally and navigating some of the toughest periods the industry has faced.
Then Philippe Mathijs, Founder and CEO of Reach Outstanding, explains the business behind coaching: how you find clients, set your fees, manage your costs and turn professional expertise into a viable company.
Plus, DIFC Courts Registrar Ayesha Bin Kalban explains how the Small Claims Tribunal can help entrepreneurs and SMEs resolve commercial disputes.

The story of Adel Ghazzawi, the man who built Cove Beach 

We asked businesses that depend on tourists visiting the emirate. 

Nada Badran, Founder of Wander with Nada

Dean Jarvis, Director of Operations of Sunset Hospitality Group

 

Plus, we get to know the guys behind UAE-made clothing company Old Pal, Charlie and Matt.

 

We asked businesses that depend on tourists visiting the emirate.&nbsp;
Nada Badran, Founder of Wander with Nada
Dean Jarvis, Director of Operations of Sunset Hospitality Group
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Plus, we get to know the guys behind UAE-made clothing company Old Pal, Charlie and Matt.
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Are tourists ready to visit Dubai again? 

All you questions about UAE tax deadlines and e-invoicing, answered by John Casey, Managing Director of TaxReady by Virtuzone. 

Business owner Jake Gardner, owner of PBI Middle East, shares his experience transitioning from a tax-free business towards compliance. 

And what does it take to create an app that lets you save money? Cence Founder Amaar Khan talks pitching, funding and developing an app. 

All you questions about UAE tax deadlines and e-invoicing, answered by John Casey, Managing Director of TaxReady by Virtuzone.&nbsp;
Business owner Jake Gardner, owner of PBI Middle East, shares his experience transitioning from a tax-free business towards compliance.&nbsp;
And what does it take to create an app that lets you save money? Cence Founder Amaar Khan talks pitching, funding and developing an app.&nbsp;

Access to funding for all startup stages

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