EV Charging and the Expat Retirement Trap

Can you make money from EV charging without investing a dirham? Anna Tsenter, CEO of ForEVo, shares how she's building an EV charging network across the UAE and turning parking spaces into revenue opportunities. Plus, after 20 years of working in Dubai, will your gratuity be enough to retire? Moha…

Cybersecurity, AI & the Business of Wellness

How do you build a successful business in a competitive market? Nancy Assaad of The Marketing Boutique shares her journey in tech marketing, while Rita Baki of The Flow Space and Miras Ibraimov of Hero's Journey explore the booming wellness industry and the opportunities for entrepreneurs in Dubai.…

How to Build a Successful E-Commerce Brand

Thinking of launching your own online business? Sourcing expert Kian Golzari and Titan Network co-founder Dan Ashburn join Tom Urquhart and Virtuzone's Paul Bryson to explore how to find the right products, navigate supply chain challenges, attract customers and turn an idea into a profitable e-com…

The Business of Brunch and Beauty: What It Takes to Succeed in Dubai

What's the secret to building a business that keeps customers coming back? Ray Chan, founder and CEO of Candypants, reveals how he turned a party concept into one of Dubai's best-known brunch brands, attracting tens of thousands of guests every year. Plus, is opening a beauty salon in Dubai still…

How to Make Money as a Content Creator in Dubai

Can you really make money as a content creator? And do you need millions of followers to build a successful business? On Starting Up with Virtuzone, Tom Urquhart and Paul Bryson speak to former CNBC journalist turned entrepreneur Uptin and Hollywood producer Patrick Caligiuri about the creator eco…

Know Your Value: From Selling Gold to Building the Skills That Sell You

What does it take to build trust — in a business, in a deal and in yourself? In this episode of Starting Up with Virtuzone, brothers Rishi and Jash Vaya, founders of SellYourGold.ae, share how they took their family’s experience in the gold business and turned it into a modern digital platform buil…

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

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 ha…

Are tourists ready to visit Dubai again?

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.  

UAE businesses, are you tax-ready?

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 …

A new homegrown drink and a busy events season

Walid Antabli co-founded HalaPop to create a healthy soft drink for the UAE and GCC market.  And events season is upon us! How busy will the city be until the end of the year?  We her from Sumaira Isaacs, President of The Events Group, and General Manager of Gulf Dunes and Diji Shujahi, Director …