Read the full article here: Inc. Arabia September 2025 (English)
Inc. Arabia’s newest issue is here, led by Paul Dawalibi, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah’s Innovation City! In our cover story, Dawalibi describes his ambition for the UAE-based premium innovation and technology-focused free zone that he was appointed to lead in April this year. His vision for Innovation City is bold: to have it lead not just the digital economy of not just the region, but that of the world—all from Ras Al Khaimah. “Innovation City will be the UAE’s innovation engine—agile, experimental, relentless,” he declares.
Also in this edition: a special feature focused on founders, funding, and the future—decoded by the investors writing the checks. Check out perspectives from Sarah Abu Risheh, co-founder and Partner, Nuwa Capital, Hasan Haider, co-founder and Managing Partner, Plus VC (+VC), Heather Henyon, Founding Partner of Mindshift Capital, Julien Plouzeau, Senior Partner, Oraseya Capital, Hossam Shafick, Principal, Silicon Badia, and Omar Khashaba, General Partner, Algebra Ventures.
Meanwhile, Inc. Insider features insights and inspiration from the likes of Nelly Attar, the first Lebanese to summit the five highest mountains in the world, Ahmed Gaber, co-founder of Bosta, Mohamed E., co-founder and CEO, Tactful AI, Maria Pruna, owner, My Car Care, Anastasiya Golovatenko, PR Director, Sherpa Communications, and Gravity Calisthenics Gym co-founders Yousuf Al Gurg and Saleh AlBreiki. Plus, contributors to this issue include long-time tech exec Jonathan Labin, The Founder’s Sanctuary founder Helen McGuire, and Khimji Ramdas LLC Director Nailesh Khimji.
