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After College, She Spent $800 to Start a Side Hustle That Became a 'Monster' Business Making $35 Million a Year: 'I Set Intense Sales Targets'
Demi Marchese wanted to build a "bold, global, connected" business.
From Solo Founder to Visionary CEO: Leading Arcarae AI
How Nicole Hsing's journey transformed a bold idea into a thriving AI company
My Business Hit $1 Million — Then a $46,000 Mistake Exposed the Biggest Bottleneck to Explosive Growth
How a costly mistake forced me to confront the real barrier to scaling and the changes that unlocked explosive growth beyond $1 million.
She Started a Business to Shift the Status Quo in Her Male-Dominated Industry. It Did $250,000 Revenue in Year 1 — Then Tripled That.
Marilynn Joyner, founder and CEO of Her Workplace, wanted to build the resource she couldn't find.
Timeless Elegance: Summat Iqbal's Eponymous Fashion Label, SUMMAT, Arrives in the Gulf With a New Take on Luxury
"What sets our designs apart is a balance of restraint and richness: silhouettes that are powerful yet feminine, details that whisper luxury rather than shout it."
#DrivenByWomen - An Emirati Women's Day 2025 Campaign, Powered by AW Rostamani Arabian Automobiles
This year we put the spotlight on six women who reflect on those who stood beside them, walking hand in hand and supporting their path to success in both business and life.
#DrivenByWomen: Maryam Al Ansari, Founder, Itifaq Legal AI
"The journey isn't about knowing everything from the start, but about seeking, learning, and discovering the right answers along the way."
#DrivenByWomen: Shamsa Al Sharif, Social Media Influencer and Entrepreneur
"Knowing that I have a foundation of love and trust allows me to move forward with strength and grace."
Being the 'Only' Woman in the Room Isn't Empowering — It's Exhausting. Here's What Needs to Change
Being the only woman in the room isn't progress — it's a warning sign, and here's how leaders can create real, lasting inclusion.
#DrivenByWomen: Hessa Lootah, Digital Ecosystem Enabler
"Hand in Hand' to me means being present through every milestone to offer guidance, support, and the right tools to ensure someone's journey stays on track."
#DrivenByWomen: Mahra Haitham Al Hosani, CEO, Pharmedic LLC
"This nation has been built by the strength of both Emirati women and men, together, we unite in precision, purpose, and excellence."
She Entered a $6.3 Billion Industry Dominated By Men — Then Started a Business to Help Other Women Do the Same: 'You Have to Prove Yourself'
Moniqueca Sims seized a lucrative opportunity in the appliance repair space.
#DrivenByWomen: Sumeya Raisi, Executive Manager, Banking And Retail Sector
"From encouraging me to aim higher as a student, to offering emotional support as a wife and mother, and providing guidance and trust in my abilities as a banker — I'm truly grateful for the support that has shaped the person I am today."
#DrivenByWomen: Aida Al Busaidy, Senior Official in the UAE Hospitality and Tourism Industry
"As we mark a decade since the inception of Emirati Women's Day, I can't help but reflect on how far we, as women, have come and continue to grow —and I attribute so much of where we stand today to the vision of our leaders and the unwavering guidance of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation."
Ethical AI for Academia: Dr. Amina Yonis' UK-Based "The Page Doctor" Expands into the UAE
'The Page Doctor' was built by Amina Dr. Yonis to help PhD students receive tailored guidance on their academic research through a model that combines human experts and ethical AI. The startup now makes its way into the UAE –the hub of AI innovation and edtech– with hopes to deepen its impact.