Money Moves

In this episode of Money Moves, Dania Alshowaikh sits down with Firas Al Msaddi, Founder and CEO of fäm Properties to share the raw and inspiring story of how he entered the real estate industry and turned a bankrupt company into one of the UAE’s leading real estate firms. From humble beginnings to leading a data-driven, tech-powered agency in Dubai, Firas opens up about the defining moments that...

In this episode of Money Moves Dania Alshowaikh sits down with Luxury Souq Founder & CEO, Khaled Ebrahimi, and dives into the high-stakes, exclusive world of luxury watch resale, where reputation, network, and deep product knowledge defines success. 00:00 Intro 01:11 Where did Khaled’s journey with watches begin? 01:27 The timepiece that ignited Khaled’s love for watches 01:49 Khaled’s early c...

In this episode of Money Moves, Dania Alshowaikh sits down with Maaz Sheikh, CEO and Co-founder of STARZPLAY, to unpack the journey of building one of the Middle East’s leading streaming platforms. Maaz reflects on the early days of launching a bold startup in an emerging MENA market, the challenges of scaling operations, and the strategic decisions that led to STARZPLAY’s $420M acquisition. 00:00...

Once bullied for being different, Hadia Ghaleb turned pain into power and her name into a global brand. In this raw and inspiring episode of Money Moves, she opens up about turning influence into income, finding confidence through creation and building a fashion empire from self-belief. Hosted by Dania Alshowaikh, this conversation is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and the business of b...

Emily Abraham shares how she cracked the Hermès resale game, went viral on TikTok, and closed a jaw-dropping 2.8 million AED sale in five minutes. 00:00 Introduction 01:09 The inspiration behind Love Luxury 02:15 What Emily wished she knew before starting off in luxury 03:41 Navigating the husband & wife partnership while building a business 05:30 How is Love Luxury changing the game 07:47 Rea...

Real estate runs in her blood, and she’s turning that legacy into a billion-dollar vision. Amira Sajwani, daughter of billionaire developer Hussain Sajwani, leads as Managing Director at DAMAC Properties, one of the Middle East’s most recognized real estate powerhouses. 00:00  Intro 00:58  Why She Joined the Family Business 03:34  Spotting Gaps in Real Estate 05:27  Building Solutions for the Indu...