Toshiba Gulf FZE to highlight Memory and Storage Solutions at GITEX 2020

Canvio Flex, Canvio Gaming Hard Disk Drives and Kioxia Memory Products to take centre stage at the Toshiba Stand

Toshiba Gulf FZE will be highlighting its key memory and storage solutions at Hall 4, Stand C10 at GITEX 2020, held from Dec 6th -10th, 2020. Activations include a Twitter competition where winners can walk away with four Canvio Flex External Hard Disk Drives while GITEX visitors can also enjoy KIOXIA shows at the stand and attend interesting free  seminars related to Digital photography, in particular aerial photography and cinematography using drones and UAVs.

“KIOXIA”(Previously Toshiba Memory ) branded products showcased will include microSD/SD memory cards, USB memory and SSDs, specifically designed for enabling end-users to store their digital way of life wherever and whenever they want for use with smartphones, tablets and PCs, digital cameras and more.

Kioxia puts great emphasis on retaining the same excellent quality, performance and reliability standards, that consumers are used to expect from the formerly known Toshiba Memory product line-up, dedicated to the development and production of innovative class-leading flash storage solutions.

Santosh Varghese, Vice President, Toshiba Gulf FZE said, “We have had a history of building great brands over the past few decades and we are confident that in a short time Kioxia’s brand equity will echo that narrative. We have been eagerly awaiting to show this at GITEX 2020 and are keen to propel the Kioxia brand baton forward. With our legacy competence and experience of serving the MEA market (including South Africa) over the last several years, combined with our value chain of highly driven and proven channel partners and distributors, we proudly look forward to place the Kioxia brand firmly not just in the MEA market footprint but also in our customers’ minds and hearts.”

Also highlighted at GITEX will be Canvio® portable storage lineup with new applications and designs, adding new Canvio FlexTM and Canvio GamingTM models along with new colors and textures.

Canvio FlexTM is the new USB-C® portable storage designed for PCs/Mac® computers/iPad Pro® mobile digital devices/Tablets for cross platform compatibility. Canvio GamingTM is the new portable game storage designed for game consoles and gaming PCs. The next generation of Canvio® designs delivers seamless portability, high storage capacity and broad compatibility for various USB devices.

“The Canvio® series delivers data storage excellent for a broad range of use cases and applications. The two new models, Canvio FlexTM and Canvio GamingTM, allow gamers and multi-platform users respectively to expand storage seamlessly and across various devices. They can take their favorite content on the go in a sleek, portable design,” adds Santosh Varghese, Vice President, Digital Products and Services Division, Toshiba Gulf FZE.

The Canvio® portable storage Series illustrates our commitment to advancing consumer HDD design to meet the evolving needs for storage solutions suited for a broad range of users, including multi-platform users, gamers, business professionals, outdoor photographers, and students. There’s a model that fits everyone’s needs. The new Canvio® models will be available at major retailers in the fall of 2020.

Toshiba Gulf FZE will be in Hall 4, Stand C10 at GITEX 2020, offering seminars and activations that helps to prepare for future Jobs and enhance your photography hobby in the digital transformation era .

Explore the World of Fashion 2020 On-Screen and In-Scene at Mall of the Emirates

  • The five-day event will bring together A-list celebrities, world renowned designers, exclusive luxury brands, and industry experts.

From 13 to 17 October, fashion, beauty, and art will all come to life through a series of glittering World of Fashion celebrations as Mall of the Emirates welcomes its latest Autumn Winter 2020 fashion arrivals in the Central Atrium.

Dubai’s most exciting fashion event, World of Fashion is a glamorous celebration of style, design and all things haute couture. The five-day gathering brings the fashion sphere’s marquee names, biggest brands, and most popular influencers together to spotlight the latest trends and industry developments. Mall of the Emirates will also host the Arab Woman Awards 2020 in celebration of female achievement. With social distancing guidelines in place, the event offers a variety of experiences including artsy music, fashion videos and streamed Q&A sessions with renowned fashion experts. These events are enlivened by the activities and fashion installations developed by the expert fashion editorial team at Harper’s Bazaar.

Mall of the Emirates’ World of Fashion video showcases the mall being transformed into a grand stage for a one-of-a-kind after-hours fashion show. Titled A Night at the Mall, the unique production will come together as a hallmark fashion-meets-music video featuring top fashion personalities, models, and notable Arab women wearing a selection of Autumn Winter 2020 looks as they take over the flagship mall.

These include exclusive and inspiring video sessions featuring VIP attendees and high-profile personalities from across the worlds of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. Sandra Choi, Creative Director of the Malaysian luxury-shoe brand Jimmy Choo, will share the inspiration behind the brand’s latest designs.

Nada Abu Saab, Marketing Director at Majid Al Futtaim – Shopping Malls, said: “World of Fashion is back for an eleventh year. We’ve curated a modern, multi-platform celebration to showcase the new shopping and customer experiences we have been developing, while offering shoppers, fashion lovers and industry insiders an immersive platform to connect, network and entertain themselves.

We’re proud of the role Majid Al Futtaim is playing in pioneering such unique experiences, as we continue to be a leader for retail innovation. We’ve worked hard to ensure that our multifaceted World of Fashion programme offers both live and virtual experiences — a testament of our ability to adapt and evolve in current times without compromising on the experiences we offer. Our priority is to keep our customers safe while still giving them access to forward-thinking and distinctive fashion and beauty showcases. With masterclasses, exclusive product reveals, and expert Q&A sessions to be held over the next few days, World of Fashion is the perfect introduction to the upcoming Autumn Winter 2020 collections.”

The event will be comprised of four segments representing the themes of Evolution, Elevation, and Empowerment. Guests can also take part in and attend a full programme of interactive in-person experiences hosted by celebrated luxury brands such as Gucci, Swarovski, and Christian Louboutin. At the Gucci Fragrance Masterclass, attendees will witness the process of selecting smells alongside a mixology demonstration. The Kids Party invites mothers and daughters to make fashionable choices together as they flip through a selection of children’s looks while creating stunning arts and crafts figures. Meanwhile, a live interview with Zeinab Al Hashemi, the creator of Swarovski’s refractive art installation and the Christian Louboutin latest AW selection, allows guests to admire the style and craft of the new season’s collections.

Silicon Central is set to be the retail destination of choice for neighbouring communities

The shopping mall and management division of Abu Dhabi-based Lulu Group International, Line Investments & Property LLC (LIP) boasts an impressive portfolio of malls through the Gulf and India. Moreover, with a strategic vision for future growth and development across the GCC, LIP reiterates its position as a renowned industry leader in offering the right kind of support to make any brand a sure-fire winner as it introduces its retail project in Silicon Oasis.

LIP’s latest development is Silicon Central in Dubai, a three-level retail and leisure destination that will provide an enhanced shopping experience to its neighbouring communities.

With a total of 220 stores in 81,500m2, Silicon Central will include a 9,000m2 hypermarket and a 7,800m2 department store, alongside a 35,500m2 array of retail shops and services that will offer a broad mix of brands tailored to ensure shoppers’ complete satisfaction.

Adding to the unique shopping experience, a diverse range of dining options will comprise of 24 casual restaurants and cafes as well as 21 food court units, making it the perfect place to catch up with friends and families in an enjoyable atmosphere or to enjoy a quick snack on the run.

A wide range of entertainment options are also on offer, including a 12-screen cinema, a 6,800m2 Family Entertainment Centre, incorporating a 2,000m2 New Generation Entertainment Centre for both kids and grownups to stay active, plus a 2,500m2 gym to keep the community in shape. It’s all about convenience and accessibility, with nothing forgotten, including 3,500 car parking spaces.

With such a broad range of options, Silicon Central is set to be the destination of choice for families and entertainment seekers throughout its immediate catchment area, which takes in a population of 500,000 people, and further afield.

LIP’s success and commitment to excellence have not gone unnoticed either, with the organisation picking up five awards at the Retail Congress MENA Awards 2019.

Held in the Ritz Carlton, DIFC, the Awards Ceremony honoured the most outstanding achievers in the shopping mall industry in the MENA region. LIP took part in the event together with entries from Mall of Um Al Quwain, Al Wahda Mall, Mushrif Mall, and Khalidiyah Mall, winning one gold and four silver awards in the following categories:

Design & Development

Mall of Um Al Quwain (Gold)

Net Operating Income (NOI) Enhancement

Al Wahda for Celebrity Visit (Silver)

Traditional Marketing:  Cause-Related Marketing

Al Wahda Mall for Operation Smile (Silver)

Traditional Marketing: Digital/Social Media

Khalidiyah Mall for Enhanced Website (Silver)

Traditional Marketing: Sales Promotion

Mushrif Mall for Talentology 2019 (Silver)

The winners of the Retail Congress MENA Awards 2019 were selected by a jury of regional and international industry experts in retail.

Mr. Salim MA, Director Lulu Group International  said, “Our vision is to enhance the retail experience for our customers and partners and receiving awards for all the malls that took part is a testimony that the Line Investments & Property team is committed to excellence in the new age initiatives and community events they bring to the malls.”

With unparalleled expertise stretching across every conceivable specialist field of endeavour, including location-sourcing, design, development, management and marketing, LIP is fully committed to being the preferred investment and property management company in the retail and real estate sector of the regions it operates in. It currently offers 360-degree retail solutions in 23 malls in six countries, with several further properties planned for the future in new cities and markets.

Anker Innovations’ eufy Security receives Innovative Home Security Technology of the Year award

Smart Home and security products from eufy security shines at the Transformational Leadership awards 2020

Anker Innovations’ eufy Security is delighted to receive the Innovative Home Security Technology of the Year award from tahawultech.com held virtually to celebrate the top technology leaders that have illustrated remarkable vision by helping enterprises and stakeholders navigate their way during the current period of uncertainty.

Faraz Mehdi, Regional Sales Head at Anker Innovations MEA said, “We are delighted to receive the Innovative Home Security Technology of the Year specially as eufy Security products have proven to be a hero brand by being the eyes on the ground for many families and businesses during the pandemic, including front liners who were separated from their families and away from their home over long periods of time.”

Faraz Mehdi

As travellers were stranded in different parts of the world, having eufy Security at home meant they could keep an eye on stranded properties, speak with elderly relatives or stay connected with colleagues at the office with a two-way communication as well as give instructions to staff when needed.

According to Syed Sameer, Senior Sales & Operation Manager of GCC, Eufy Security Smart Security changes the perception of security as you can monitor from anywhere and trigger alarm for unwanted intrusion instead of being tied down to a big screen in a room. Users can also use Design Motion alert as needed since we are living in an era of Digital Connect and Apps by using smart integration like Alexa, Google assistant & Apple home kit. It will enable the flexibility of voice command.

The eufy Security range includes 365 days of Battery life, weather proof (IP67), Encrypted Local storage for outdoor cameras, Pet & Human Alerts for indoor cameras and house entrance monitoring through video doorbells.

Eufy security products store, process, and calculate user data locally using military grade encryption and does not upload user data to the server, allowing users to control their own data.

The development of artificial intelligence has provided a wider space for technology and products. It uses deep learning algorithms to identify people and faces to remove false positives, and further optimizes the algorithm to identify vehicles, animals, and express delivery. Users can choose to configure preferences themselves.

Anker Innovations is known globally for new age connected, functional devices, security solutions and unique and innovative consumer products in smart home appliances.

 

Enjoy RoboVac G10’s multiple cleaning modes, mopping and auto-clean scheduling

RoboVac G10 Hybrid 1

Cleaning is made effortless as Anker Innovations introduces the new eufy Robovac G10 Hybrid that takes on dust-busting around your home with multiple cleaning modes, mopping and auto-clean scheduling.

Faraz Mehdi, Regional Sales Head at Anker Innovations MEA said, “The new intelligent super slim Robovac G10 Hybrid is a quiet, self-charging robotic vacuum cleaner that cleans hard floors and carpets a lot easier and delivers the most powerful clean with the latest sweep and mop technology. It offers twice the efficiency of standard robotic cleaners.”

The intelligent RoboVac G10 Hybrid operates quietly and comes with Smart Dynamic Navigation, cleaning report cards, Wi-Fi, voice control and 2-in-1 sweep and mop for a sparkling clean. The self-charging RoboVac may be ultra-slim, but it’s packed with a 3-point cleaning system consisting of a suction inlet, rolling-brush and side-brush.

RoboVac G10 Hybrid

This lean cleaning Machine boasts 2000Pa of superior suction power clearing dirt, dust, and crumbs. The Super-Slim 2.85” body effortlessly glides under furniture and into hard to reach areas.

Users can give instructions by voice or using your phone via the EufyHome app, Siri, Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant. Post sales, eufy also provides 12 Months Warranty, friendly and easy-to-reach support. It is available in all leading electronic stores and amazon.ae.

Eufy as a brand has a wide range of appliances like Robotic Vacuum Cleaners, Cordless Handstick Vacuum Cleaner, Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaners, Smart Scale etc.

 

Strategic Channel Partnership of DIHC and Franchise India to support set up of Indian companies in UAE

Both entities to provide business support to Indian companies looking to set up in the UAE

The UAE Royal family backed entity, Directions Investments Holding Co. (DIHC), under the Chairmanship of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan and Franchise India, Ltd, the largest franchise and management company in South Asia announce a strategic partnership to support Indian businesses that wish to set up their Manufacturing, Retail, Trading, Representation or Marketing office in UAE. 

The alliance will open a gateway for competitive advantage in exploiting opportunities and avoiding pitfalls when operating in the MENA and APAC regions by Indian Companies.

With about 3.3 million Indian migrants in the UAE alone (according to the UN’s migration report in 2017), constituting almost 27-plus percent of its population, it is a big competitive advantage for an Indian company to plan its expansion in the UAE.

Franchise India Ltd  under the Chairmanship of Mr. Gaurav Marya seeks to assist Indian companies with setting up their Local Limited liability company and do business with government and private companies in the UAE under the direct guidance of the Royal Family office.

“Through our Value Added Services Program, we provide a platform where our JV partners and Sponsorship Program, find the necessary elements to launch, grow and succeed” said Zulfiquar Ghadiyali, DIHC.

Globalization and global markets are of considerable relevance, principally owing to the pragmatic growth effects of cross- border enterprise and investment. Moreover the next normal comes with a highly potent business environment, where approaches to incorporate sustainability and resiliency to withstand the uncharted outside shocks becomes equally important for decision making and strategic planning by business owners.

The presence of a huge Indian diaspora is a big plus for Indian companies for zeroing down in the UAE and is a great market to replicate a successful Indian business model. Being an affluent market where retail is quite well developed, the potential market is as big as many other emerging markets but highly concentrated.

Expertise and Experience about the Laws of the land is vital to start a business in the UAE market. The Investor Friendly UAE Government has been taking steps to make the process easier for Indian consumer and manufacturing brands to enter the UAE, especially Abu Dhabi. Finding a trustworthy sponsor or partner can be tedious for Indian entrepreneurs and that is where this channel partnership will make the process easier and shorter” said Gaurav Marya, Chairman, Franchise India.

The Project is to create visibility and attract leading investors, businesses and organisations to understand the commercial and competitive capabilities of Abu Dhabi by recommending participation in and through specifically curated relevant programs, site tours, inward delegations and networking forums.

Eufy Security by Anker introduces its Indoor Cam 2K and Indoor Cam 2K Pan & Tilt

Eufy Security’s Smart Wireless Security Cameras have gained popularity with their innovative, smart and easy to use security features. Adding on to their portfolio, eufy Security by Anker has newly introduced its Indoor Cam 2K and Indoor Cam 2K Pan & Tilt.

Its unique Artificial Intelligence easily detects Pets & Human and gives instant motion activity alerts to show movements in your home and helps detect unusual activity. The indoor security of your house can thus be stepped up as both cameras helps you get notified of what your cheeky children or playful pets are up to, in picture perfect 2K clarity plus it helps keep intruders at bay.

Faraz Mehdi, Regional Sales Head at Anker Innovations MEA said, “Our reliable indoor home security systems, the Indoor Cam 2K and Indoor Cam 2K Pan & Tilt helps keep an eye on your pets and children while you are at work, on your elderly relatives living remotely and your home even at night when intruders can be a threat to the safety and security of loved ones.”

Eufy Security Indoor Cam 2K and Indoor Cam 2K Pan & Tilt

The indoor cam can recognise the known humans, pets and also define specific areas of your house and motion detection alerts can be customised accordingly on your phone. The Indoor cameras are triggered by movement by unknown faces or pets/children’s movements in no go zone areas and users receive an alert instantly.

The activities are instantly recorded and the video is viewable in real time, even at night in low light settings. The indoor Cam is also very useful for new parents as it doubles up as baby monitor and recognises and instantly gives baby crying alerts on your phone.

With eufy Cam Pan & Tilt, when a movement is detected, the camera will automatically pan and tilt 360o to follow the actions and record the entire movement with the instant alert.

The real time response with two-way audio communication feature on the camera allows you to speak directly to anyone who is detected in the designated area, keeps the kids disciplined during study time and helps confront intruders. The Camera also allows you to pre-record your instructions and messages to be relayed as audio when any motion activity of your pets and children are detected in the defined no go zones so that even if you miss to see the alert instantly. The camera takes care of giving instructions to your pets and humans through the pre-recorded audio.

Both cameras work with voice control and are compatible with Apple Homekit, Google Home Assistant and Alexa. You can know more about this product through videos on Anker MEA Youtube Channel.

Get festive and express appreciation for loved ones with a unique gadget must-have list from Anker Innovations

Eid Al-Adha is a special occasion and a perfect time to celebrate with loved ones as well as express your appreciation for them with Eid gifts. Anker Innovations team has curated a unique and functional gadget must have list to suit different tastes and styles for this joyous occasion.

Soundcore Life Q20

Hear songs in the way they are meant to be heard with Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Bluetooth Headphones. The wireless Over Ear Headphones are perfect for travel and work as it features custom 40 mm dynamic drivers to reproduce sound with extraordinary clarity, Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling, Hi-Res Audio and Deep Bass for a heightened listening experience.

Compatible with smartphones, tablets, laptop computers and more, Life Q20 offers up to 40 hours of non-stop playtime in wireless active noise cancellation mode and a single charge can play over 600 songs.

For optimal noise cancellation, memory foam earcups gently mold around your ears, while the headband’s rotating joints automatically adjust the earcups to fit the shape of your head. Life Q20’s built-in microphone allows convenient hands-free calls, enhances voice pick-up to ensures you sound crystal clear.

Soundcore Life Q20 comes with a travel pouch to conveniently store the headphones, a 3.5 mm AUX cable to keep the music playing when you’re low on battery and a Micro USB cable plus a user Manual and 18-Month Warranty.

Eufy Security Indoor Cam 2K and Indoor Cam 2K Pan & Tilt

Anker’s eufy Indoor Cam 2K and Indoor Cam 2K Pan & Tilt helps keep an eye on your pets and children while you are at work, on your elderly relatives living remotely and your home even at night when intruders can be a threat to the safety and security of loved ones. The indoor Cam is also very useful for new parents as it doubles up as baby monitor and recognises & instantly gives baby crying alerts on your phone.

It helps detect unusual activity and records movements in picture perfect 2K clarity. The Indoor cameras are triggered by movement by unknown faces or pets/children’s movements in no go zone areas and users receive an alert instantly.

With eufy Cam Pan & Tilt, when a movement is detected, the camera will automatically pan and tilt 360o to follow the actions and record the entire movement while it gives you the instant alert and allows a two-way audio communication.

Both cameras work with voice control and are compatible with Apple Homekit, Google Home Assistant and Alexa. You can know more about this product through videos on Anker MEA Youtube Channel.

HomeVac S11 Go

Suitable for delicate surfaces, eufy HomeVac S11 Go comes equipped with a 120AW suction power, detachable battery and a 2-in-1 crevice tool to deep clean carpets to hard floors.

The innovative technological features in the eufy HomeVac S11 Go include a washable high-efficiency filter that ensures minimal maintenance and improved performance plus the device can be detached to empty the dustbin in seconds. Increased efficiency also includes dust-tight containment for reduced air pollution.

The eufy HomeVac S11 Go’s long crevice tool can be used to suck up crumbs and dirt in any corner or hard-to-reach areas and the advanced 5-tier filtration system safeguards and maximizes the motor performance.

The long-lasting detachable battery offers up to 40 minutes of cleaning time and the max-mode provides 8 minutes of fierce and focused cleaning when tackling the deepest dust and debris. With eufy HomeVac S11 Go, whether an impossibly tight space or a delicate surface, or the AC vent grill at a height there is an attachment suitable for any cleaning scenario. Available on Amazon.ae.

Nebula Apollo Pocket Projector

Nebula Apollo Smart Pocket Projector is a new generation pocket cinema in a compact, mobile and soda-can size design. Hosting capabilities such as Google Assistant, remarkable clarity with Sharp 200 ANSI lumen image and improved audio, it is the perfect entertainment device to enjoy together with family.

Nebula Apollo is perfect for dads who want to enjoy their favorite match or TV shows through streaming apps on the go on a bigger screen powered by Android 7.1 which brings great content to you, so you spend less time browsing and more time watching movies with loved ones.

Nebula Apollo provides 4-hours of video playtime with single full charge and offers big 360o sound with a 6W speaker. Nebula Apollo offers an advanced entertainment experience, anytime, anywhere with your loved ones.

Anker Power Box

Make sure your loved ones never run out of charge on their phone with Anker Power Box. This Power Box contains three flagship products from Anke:

1) PowerCore 10400mAh Power Bank, a high capacity Power Bank that offers up to 3 times charging for Flagship Phones and comes with optimized output for Multiple Device Charging.

2) Powerport+1 Charger, equipped with PowerIQ Technology and Multiprotect Safety System, along with a micro USB cable, is travel ready with Quick Charge 3.0.

3) Powerline II 3-in-1 Charging Cable, the extremely durable and MFi Certified charging cable with 3-in-1 Connectors i.e. Lightning, Micro and C-Type and is Universally Compatible with every phone that uses these one of the three charging connectors. Available in Jumbo Electronics and EMAX.

Natural New Zealand water source and Executive Property with Equestrian facilities promoted by Courtney & Co.

Courtney & Co., a well-respected Real Estate Company based in Auckland, New Zealand, appoints Coral Coast PR as their official PR agency for the GCC market to promote a very exclusive offering for overseas investors looking to purchase a unique equine property, with a massive natural underground pH9 Mineral Water source in Auckland.

The property is 15 acres set up for horses, both for Equestrian activities and Racing. There is a current income from a tenanted dwelling that accommodates a hair salon, beauty spa, nail spa, Chinese massage and a quality three-bedroom apartment penthouse.

Complementing this fabulous property is a four-bedroom executive family home. Including a pool, games room, garaging and spa. Together with a large barn, out buildings, stable, there are two massive equestrian arenas, training track, horse walker, the grazing paddocks are kept in park like condition.

According to Courtney Wood, CEO of Courtney & CO., this unique offering comes with a large annual volume take, of 100% Natural High Alkaline Mineral Water pH9, that comes from a deep underground sustainable Aquifer providing this incredibly healthy and pure drinking water. This water source is one of only ten natural sources with a bottling consent in the Auckland region.

The naturally energized water sourced at the Riverhead property is super hydrating and offers revitalizing cellular health for humans and animals alike. The property has Auckland Council resource consent to construct a factory, abstract the water, and bottle at source, creating a lucrative export opportunity.

Located three minutes to the North West Motorway, 35 minutes to Auckland CBD and International Airport (Emirates 3 weekly direct flights). The property is perfectly positioned for a large volume water business to be established with possible future land subdivision potential. An 18-hole golf course is on the properties back boundary, with exclusive membership.

Coral Coast PR is proud to be the publicity partner to bring this offering to you. The chance to purchase your own exclusive Natural Water source in New Zealand, with considerable export potential, with all additional attributes, is now.

More information for the property and water business opportunities can be discussed further with the PR team at Coral Coast PR.

Email: shereen@coralcoastpr.com

Mobile: +971 50 769 0087

Age of Uncertainty drives the need for a dynamic Startup Studio to build a UAE entrepreneurship ecosystem

Innovating and Scaling in the Age of Uncertainty drives the need for a dynamic Startup Studio

To bring together innovative and forward-thinking visionaries to build an entrepreneurship ecosystem in the UAE that engages not only entrepreneurs but also decision makers and encourages startups to aim higher in terms of visibility and impact on the global stage, Strategi Advisors initiates their startup arm, the Strategi Startup Studio.

With an abundance in Risk Capital in the UAE and startup scalability being the new heaven for investments diversification, Investors at all levels like HNI, family offices, shares and crowd-funding see great potential in technology especially post COVID-19 but need guidance in paring up with an innovator with similar passion and vision.

Mana Sultan Al Suwaidi, Founder of Strategi Startup Studio said, “The need for an evolving Startup Studio was evident way before COVID-19 but the recent crises strongly drive a larger force towards technology infrastructure and efficiency in all areas of business. We believe that successful businesses emerge when great ideas and entrepreneurs come together in a creative and nurturing environment to bring new concepts to life.”

Strategi Startup Studio conceives, launches and scales local and international startups bringing innovative ventures to the city. Supported by Strategi Advisors that already has dedicated experts on board to cultivate a world class tech driven ecosystem, stakeholders can benefit from the team’s local know how, get clarity and be inspired to transform their businesses with the best global talent and capital.

Mana adds, “We hope to build ventures with success stories for unicorns created in the UAE making local, regional and international impact. Experts from Strategi Advisors will represent, support, and protect the growth of the startup business community with world-class expertise in every discipline required to build a market-leading company. Our objective is to collaborate with the most experienced and trusted partners to give direction to high growth startup entrepreneurs by listening, reflecting and guiding them.”

Offering requirements of a conducive Tech Ecosystem with capital, talent, Infrastructure, market potential and supportive regulations, Strategi Startup Studio aims to make Dubai a thriving global startup hub by working in synergy with the local government, incubators and accelerators.

According to Mana, UAE is ready to create its own hub for building businesses and the young generation is ready for this. Coming from a pedigree of Emiratis keen on cultivating the vision and framework of leadership, entrepreneurship and “glocalization”, Mana and his peers aspire to demonstrate an advanced level of ecosystem development, characterized by cross-border venture building capabilities.

In the last four months, Strategi Startup Studio has been in investment discussions with a sovereign fund in Abu Dhabi and other regional venture capital investors to invest USD50 millions for exchange of equity in startups in the next five years.

To investors, UAE’s strategic positioning as a vibrant hub for trade, finance, media, tourism, hospitality, talent and technology offers great potential for investment opportunities across multiple sectors as 60% of humanity exists within a 5-hour flying radius of UAE (China, India, Europe, Russia and North Africa).

While neighbouring countries are competing as conventional economies, UAE is evolving into a knowledge economy offering the perfect platform to connect startups, investors and enablers with relevant resources, accessibility and opportunities and Strategi Startup Studio is the first step towards building an ecosystem that rivals entrepreneurial hubs like the Silicon Valley.

Today more than ever companies need a forward-thinking strategy with new set of tools and frameworks to navigate through uncertainty and stay relevant. Strategi Startup Studio aims to do just that and guide businesses to think and act differently as well as gain leverage as ecosystems gain relevance to impact economies in a meaningful way.