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Web Release
14-05-2025
- Business
- Web Release
The Final Pitch Dubai Unveils Powerhouse Investor-Judges
By Editor_wr On May 14, 2025 Four of Dubai's industry leaders have been named as investor-judges on the upcoming business reality TV show The Final Pitch Dubai. Bringing decades of entrepreneurial and investment expertise to the table, the panel of investor-judges represents some of the region's most accomplished trailblazers across sectors, including digital transformation, real estate, fintech, clean tech, sustainability, and early to growth stage venture capital. The lineup features Cypher Capital Founding Partner and Phoenix Group PLC Co-Founder Bijan Alizadeh; 'The Wolf of Real Estate' CEO and Managing Partner of Harbor Real Estate Dr. Mohanad Alwadiya; 'Entrepreneur turned investor turned entrepreneur' Founding Partner of Incubayt Investments Ltd. Sami Khoreibi; visionary investor, strategic government advisor, and Founder of Triliv Holdings Jigar Sagar. The Final Pitch, Asia's longest-running business reality TV show, is making its Middle East debut in Dubai. The series introduces a proven format that empowers ambitious founders through targeted mentorship by domain experts, an all-access personal tour of the investor-judges' businesses, and funding and collaboration opportunities. Tasked with evaluating high-potential pitches, the investor-judge panel will challenge founders to refine their ideas, while offering access to markets, strategic resources, and smart capital Now open for Applications: UAE Startups Invited to Pitch Applications are now open for UAE based and non-UAE based international entrepreneurs looking to pitch their business to the panel of investor-judges. Selected startup founders will gain a unique opportunity to showcase their ventures, receive hands-on mentorship and potentially secure investment. Applications can be submitted at the show's website, Deadline for submissions is on May 27, 2025. The Final Pitch 's format introduces high-caliber mentors that come in to give practical and strategic guidance to the entrepreneur contestants, while each investor-judge gets to engage directly with their shortlisted entrepreneurs by inviting them to their businesses, giving them special access to their world and inner circle. The founders receive invaluable feedback and insights from the investors themselves as they prepare to pitch in a high-stakes finale. The show, produced by award-winning production company Dragon's Nest, and supported in the UAE by its local production partner Ti22 Films – led by its CEO Reim El Houni who joins as Co-Executive Producer – will be filmed entirely in Dubai and is set to go into production in June 2025 across key locations in the city. It will exclusively air on OSN and OSN+ in Q4. 'Dubai is one of the most exciting places in the world to build and grow a business right now,' said John Aguilar, creator and host of The Final Pitch and Founder of Dragon's Nest, LLC FZ, the business and media investment firm bringing the show to the region. 'Our mission has always been to spotlight visionary founders and connect them with real opportunities for investment and mentorship. With this first UAE edition in Dubai, we aim to contribute meaningfully to the country's vision of fostering entrepreneurship, innovation and a knowledge-based economy – by helping build the next generation of business leaders.' The Final Pitch Dubai Unveils Powerhouse Investor-Judges Comments are closed.
Mid East Info
13-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
The Final Pitch Dubai Unveils Powerhouse Investor-Judges - Middle East Business News and Information
Diverse panel will bring deep expertise across real estate, Web3, sustainability, digital economy, and venture capital to business reality TV show Dubai, UAE, May 2025: Four of Dubai's industry leaders have been named as investor-judges on the upcoming business reality TV show The Final Pitch Dubai. Bringing decades of entrepreneurial and investment expertise to the table, the panel of investor-judges represents some of the region's most accomplished trailblazers across sectors, including digital transformation, real estate, fintech, clean tech, sustainability, and early to growth stage venture capital. The lineup features Cypher Capital Founding Partner and Phoenix Group PLC Co-Founder Bijan Alizadeh; 'The Wolf of Real Estate' CEO and Managing Partner of Harbor Real Estate Dr. Mohanad Alwadiya; 'Entrepreneur turned investor turned entrepreneur' Founding Partner of Incubayt Investments Ltd. Sami Khoreibi; visionary investor and strategic government advisor Founder & Managing Partner of Triliv Holdings Jigar Sagar. The Final Pitch, Asia's longest-running business reality TV show, is making its Middle East debut in Dubai. The series introduces a proven format that empowers ambitious founders through targeted mentorship by domain experts, an all-access personal tour of the investor-judges' businesses, and funding and collaboration opportunities. Tasked with evaluating high-potential pitches, the investor-judge panel will challenge founders to refine their ideas, while offering access to markets, strategic resources, and smart capital Now open for Applications: UAE Startups Invited to Pitch: Applications are now open for UAE based and non-UAE based international entrepreneurs looking to pitch their business to the panel of investor-judges. Selected startup founders will gain a unique opportunity to showcase their ventures, receive hands-on mentorship and potentially secure investment. The Final Pitch 's format introduces high-caliber mentors that come in to give practical and strategic guidance to the entrepreneur contestants, while each investor-judge gets to engage directly with their shortlisted entrepreneurs by inviting them to their businesses, giving them special access to their world and inner circle. The founders receive invaluable feedback and insights from the investors themselves as they prepare to pitch in a high-stakes finale. Applications can be submitted at the show's website, Deadline for submissions is on May 27, 2025. The show, produced by award-winning production company Dragon's Nest, and supported in the UAE by its local production partner Ti22 Films – led by its CEO Reim El Houni who joins as Co-Executive Producer – will be filmed entirely in Dubai and is set to go into production in June 2025 across key locations in the city. It will exclusively air on OSN and OSN+ in Q4. 'Dubai is one of the most exciting places in the world to build and grow a business right now,' said John Aguilar, creator and host of The Final Pitch and Founder of Dragon's Nest, LLC FZ, the business and media investment firm bringing the show to the region. 'Our mission has always been to spotlight visionary founders and connect them with real opportunities for investment and mentorship. With this first UAE edition in Dubai, we aim to contribute meaningfully to the country's vision of fostering entrepreneurship, innovation and a knowledge-based economy – by helping build the next generation of business leaders.' About The Final Pitch: The Final Pitch is a business reality TV show produced by leading Asian production house Dragon's Nest (now Dragon's Nest LLC FZ in Dubai), where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their innovative ideas to top investors and industry experts. Launched in 2017, the show has empowered the next generation of entrepreneurs by connecting emerging founders with strategic mentorship and funding opportunities – over 350 start-ups have participated, generating millions of US dollars in funding and strategic partnerships. Following its success, The Final Pitch is expanding beyond borders with The Final Pitch: Dubai , its inaugural edition in the Middle East. The series furthers its mission to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. Future UAE editions are being planned for Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, and for Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain.
Entrepreneur
13-05-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
The Final Pitch Dubai Unveils Investor-Judges; Entrepreneurs Can Apply by May 27, 2025
UAE-based and non-UAE based international entrepreneurs looking to pitch their business to the panel of investor-judges can apply by May 27, 2025, on You're reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Four of Dubai's industry leaders have been named as investor-judges on the upcoming business reality TV show The Final Pitch Dubai, the UAE edition of Asia's longest-running business reality TV show. The lineup features Cypher Capital Founding Partner and Phoenix Group PLC co-founder Bijan Alizadeh, "The Wolf of Real Estate" CEO and Managing Partner of Harbor Real Estate Dr. Mohanad Alwadiya, Founding Partner of Incubayt Investments Ltd. Sami Khoreibi, and founder and Managing Partner of Triliv Holdings Jigar Sagar. The series introduces a proven format that empowers ambitious founders through targeted mentorship by domain experts, an all-access personal tour of the investor-judges' businesses, and funding and collaboration opportunities. Tasked with evaluating high-potential pitches, the investor-judge panel will challenge founders to refine their ideas, while offering access to markets, strategic resources, and smart capital. UAE-based and non-UAE based international entrepreneurs looking to pitch their business to the panel of investor-judges can apply by May 27, 2025, on The show is produced by production company Dragon's Nest, and supported in the UAE by its local production partner Ti22 Films. It will be filmed entirely in Dubai and is set to go into production in June 2025 across key locations in the city. It will exclusively air on OSN and OSN+ in Q4. "Dubai is one of the most exciting places in the world to build and grow a business right now," said John Aguilar, creator and host of The Final Pitch and Founder of Dragon's Nest, LLC FZ, the business and media investment firm bringing the show to the region. "Our mission has always been to spotlight visionary founders and connect them with real opportunities for investment and mentorship. With this first UAE edition in Dubai, we aim to contribute meaningfully to the country's vision of fostering entrepreneurship, innovation and a knowledge-based economy – by helping build the next generation of business leaders."
Campaign ME
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Campaign ME
Mohtawa competition for Emirati content creators contributes to ‘a movement'
MENA-based culturally driven content platform Mohtawa (Arabic for 'content') has launched its Real Faces of the Emirates initiative – a creative competition designed to spotlight Emirati talent and storytelling through a local lens. The initiative follows a recent ruling by the Federal National Council – the UAE's consultative parliamentary body – which has banned non-UAE nationals from appropriating Emirati attire and vocabulary in advertisements and content creation. This ruling has far reaching effects not only in terms of promoting local talent and culture, but also on the current social media content, influencer partnerships, and online and offline marketing and advertising industry. Mohtawa's Real Faces of the Emirates initiative welcomes UAE nationals to take the lead in capturing real Emirati moments, stories, culture, people and lifestyles. Saeed Al Mheiri, Co-Founder of Arabeasy Media, told Campaign Middle East, 'As an Emirati creative, this initiative means a lot to me. Authentic representation is essential, and giving Emiratis the platform to capture their own experiences is powerful. I'm excited to see the stories, emotions, and real faces that will come alive through this competition.' Saeed Al Mheiri, Co-Founder of Arabeasy Media Details about the Mohtawa competition for Emirati content creators Centred around capturing authenticity, celebrating identity, and sharing the real Emirati story, Mohtawa has launched a 30-day challenge for photographers and videographers across the UAE to creatively capture what they feel it means to be Emirati. Submissions are open. Selected entries from the competition will be showcased globally on Mohtawa's platform, offering brands and agencies regulation-compliant, culturally accurate assets. This means that beyond the competition, the Mohtawa initiative also offers Emirati content creators the opportunity to showcase their work, sell their work, and actively contribute to a significant movement celebrating authentic Emirati identity. In conversation with Campaign Middle East, Emad Doughan, Founder of Mohtawa, added, 'Real Faces of the Emirates is more than just a competition — it's a movement. Winners will receive cash prizes, promotional exposure, the opportunity to sell their content, and access to curated workshops led by leading photography communities such as The 94 Project and Camera Therapy to further grow their creative skills.' Doughan added, 'The UAE's new policy is a powerful step forward in protecting its national identity at a time when anything can be generated or impersonated. Through this initiative, we're not only celebrating the authenticity of Emirati people — we're showing the world what they have achieved and how they are building towards an ambitious future.' Beyond the competition, Mohtawa is also hosting workshops and community activations to nurture emerging Emirati creative talents. Through initiatives such as these, Mohtawa intends to empower MENA creatives and help brands access culturally authentic content, partner with MENA's creatives, and benefit from AI-driven solutions.
Gulf News
06-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf News
Will Dubai Residential REIT's IPO be the next big draw for new investors to DFM?
Dubai: As the first Dubai IPO of 2025 gets rolling, more investors – and especially non-UAE ones – are ready to sign up to trade on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). Dubai Holding is putting up its substantial residential portfolio through the REIT (real estate investment trust) IPO, it is a chance for newer investors – and for existing investors to keep cashing in. Because the Dubai Residential REIT IPO offers the best of both worlds: * Access to another of Dubai's bluest of blue-chip entities; and * Another chance for investors to ride the Dubai property market wave. (Even one that's showing signs of growth rates stabilizing at elevated levels.) 'Investors are getting a win-win with the latest pure-play real estate IPO,' said an analyst. 'In much the same way the previous such one – from Tecom Group – did.' According to Samer Deghaili, Co-head of Investment Banking for MENAT markets at HSBC, "IPOs have been enjoying strong, often record-breaking demand bringing in local, regional and international investors. "Structural developments, such as the introduction of stabilisation mechanisms and an increasing awareness from issuers of the dynamics between IPO valuations and aftermarket performance are key to continued success.' DFM keeps pulling in more Going by the sign ups during the first three months of 2025, a lot of them have already done so. In Q1-2025, there were 19,366 new investors, of whom a staggering 86% were foreign nationals. 'Over the past three years, Dubai has witnessed an influx of foreign investors from across the investment spectrum opening offices in the emirate,' says a new report issued by HSBC on Dubai's capital markets growth. Foreign investors, in fact, accounted for half of all trading on the DFM at the end of 2024. 'The number of total market investors registered on DFM has now surpassed 1.2 million,' says the HSBC report. 'Some 138,262 investors registered with the exchange in 2024 and more remarkably, 85% of these were foreign, demonstrating the appetite and focus Dubai has from the global investor community. This followed an inflow of 62,676 the previous year when 73% of registrants were foreign. 'In 2022, the equivalent number was 167,332.' To keep investors coming in for more, this is where offerings such as the Dubai Residential REIT's come in handy. Because as has been clear from the listings made since April 2022, starting with DEWA, Dubai Government backed privatization moves have clicked big-time with investors. 'We believe the combination of a healthy IPO pipeline with growth in secondary market offerings will help to continue enhancing DFM's liquidity,' said Nabeel AlBloushi, Head of Markets and Securities Services for the MENAT markets at HSBC. 'A strong share price performance in the months and years post-IPO opens the door for selling shareholders to monetise additional shares, boosting liquidity and free float.'
