Business With Bartawi

Everyone’s telling you to fix your CV.Mahdi says—throw it out. In this episode, he breaks down exactly how to land a job in 2025.The method? Numbers. Presentation. Confidence. This isn’t theory. It’s practical.🎯 Whether you’re in banking, sales, marketing, or media ,if you’re looking to grow or switch roles, watch this till the end. Share this with one person who’s job hunting right now.🎙️ In thi...

Ahmed Bin Sulayem helped turn Dubai into one of the world’s most trusted trade centers. As Executive Chairman of DMCC, he has overseen the rise of the UAE’s most powerful free zone — home to over 26,000 companies and a central force behind Dubai’s global economic positioning.🎙️ In this special episode of the BXB Podcast, we explore:1 / How vision becomes infrastructure2 / The untold story behind D...

Are you sending CVs and hearing nothing back? 📄Ahmed Al Dhraif is an HR strategist, product builder, and the founder of Tawdheef.com. After facing 65 rejections post-university and being told he was “overqualified,” he set out to understand why good candidates get overlooked — and how to fix it. In this episode of Business with Bartawi, Ahmed reveals his 4-step system for getting hired in 2025 —...

Jason Hayes is the Chariman of LuxuryProperty.com, now operating across 42 markets. After turning the 2008 U.S. housing crash into a distressed-stock portal that bought homes for pennies on the dollar , he leveraged a single-domain pivot into a global brand . In this episode of Business with Bartawi, Jason shares how to spot crisis-born opportunities, the untold power of a name, and the blueprint...

What’s really happening behind Dubai’s token boom? 💰Anton Golub is a PhD-level algorithmic trader turned crypto founder. He built high-frequency systems, scaled a market-making firm during Bitcoin’s rise, and today leads FreedX — a zero-fee exchange built for the next phase of digital assets. In this episode of Business with Bartawi, Anton breaks down how Dubai is leading the way in tokenized rea...

Most people think they need ads, fancy gear, or investor money to build a brand. Mahdi Shafiei didn’t have any of that when he landed in Melbourne. In just 15 days, he built a content agency from scratch — using only raw content, smart psychology, and a $100K bet on himself. In this episode, he breaks down the unfiltered blueprint that helped him go viral in two countries, win 30 clients for free,...

Starting a content agency in Dubai , with zero funding, zero investors, and zero guarantees Mahdi Al Shafiei bet everything on Gen Z and built one of the most powerful media machines in the Middle East. In this raw and inspiring conversation, Mahdi reveals how he almost lost it all: the mistakes that cost him half his company, the ego that crept in, and the lonely nights no one picked up his calls...

🧠 What if your brain had a check-engine light? Dr. Ramses Alcaide spent 10 years building the world’s most advanced non-invasive brain-computer interface — a wearable headset that reads your mind, predicts burnout, and helps you take back control of your mental energy. In this episode of Business with Bartawi, he opens up about how a childhood encounter with disability sparked his mission, why ne...

What if you launched a tech startup—while 7 months pregnant—with zero funding? Helen McGuire did just that. She’s the exited founder behind Diversely, a bias-fighting AI platform built to level the playing field in hiring. With 3 kids, no VC, and no tech background—Helen scaled globally, exited successfully, and wrote The Female Founder Formula to help others do the same. In this episode of Busine...

What if your voice was your most valuable asset? Hamid Al Ali didn’t set out to be a speaker. He studied engineering. Served in the military. Got a job in utilities. But when the world locked down, his father gave him a challenge: “Start talking. People need leadership.”That camera turned into a calling. In this episode of Business with Bartawi, we go behind the scenes of one of Dubai’s most trust...

What’s the real cost of expansion? Ari Matityahu is the strategist global founders call when they want to break into the Gulf. He helped launch WeWork in the GCC — before Vision 2030, before the boom, before the blueprint even existed. In this episode of Business with Bartawi, Ari shares what it’s really like to expand into the Middle East — the failures no one talks about, the nights spent in car...

"Is media your shortcut to millions?📱Alex Debare is the young force behind Burger28 — a viral F&B brand born in Abu Dhabi that cracked the code on content, community, and conversion. In this episode of Business with Bartawi, Alex breaks down how he used media and code to scale his business, why the future belongs to those who master both, and what most founders get wrong about brand, tec...

What’s really in your cup? ☕️Mohamed Al Madfai is the Emirati entrepreneur behind Emirati Coffee — a specialty roastery supplying over 400 cafés, restaurants, and brands across Dubai and the UAE.In this episode of Business with Bartawi, Mohamed shares the truth behind Dubai’s booming coffee industry — why most cafés fail, how to survive the next few years in F&B, and what it really takes to b...

In this episode of Business with Bartawi, I sat down with Jigar Sagar — the UAE-based entrepreneur behind 30+ companies worth $350M.He breaks down why most entrepreneurs stay broke, and how real wealth comes from systems, not hustle. From building 100+ companies to firing himself from every single one, Jigar reveals what it really takes to escape the operator trap and scale like a true founder. We...

He got paid in Bitcoin before most people even knew what it was. In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with a crypto entrepreneur who started his journey in 2016—before Web3 was a buzzword and when getting paid in Ethereum raised eyebrows. From growing up with a market-trading father to launching one of the world’s biggest crypto SPACs, his story is as real as it gets. He dives into the highs,...

Starting a podcast was the best decision he ever made—both professionally and personally. Vuk Zlatarov, podcasting disruptor and co-founder of Poddster, Dubai’s #1 podcast studio network, reveals why podcasting is the ultimate business tool in 2025.In this powerful conversation, he opens up about overcoming fear, failing in business, and how podcasts can build trust faster than any other medium.💡...

Most doctors treat disease. The best ones teach you how to prevent it. Dr. Edyta Skibinska, Harvard-trained longevity expert and award-winning public health leader, reveals how mindset, not medicine, could be the missing link to reversing chronic illness and living a longer, happier life. In this deeply personal episode, she opens up about losing her mother to cancer, the flaws in our healthcare s...

What happens when you build the system — but walk away before anyone knows your name? Mohamed Al Hakim helped shape the crypto and regulatory landscape in Dubai, quietly building behind the scenes — before the hype, before the headlines, before anyone knew what “blockchain” even meant in the Gulf. In this episode of Business with Bartawi, Mohamed opens up about the pain of exile, the discipline of...

🔥 If you’re a founder, creator, or builder struggling with identity after success — this episode is for you. Ahmed Al Rawi is the founder of Calo, one of the GCC’s fastest-growing food tech startups — with $26M raised and 1,000+ employees. But this isn’t a story about money. It’s about what comes after. The emptiness. The reinvention. The shift from metrics to meaning.🎙️ In this episode of Busine...

Today, I’m sitting down with Omar Al Duri, a World Cup coach and bestselling author who has worked with top athletes on and off the pitch. His journey from a devastating football injury to coaching on the biggest football stages is a masterclass in mental resilience, leadership, and peak performance.💡 Topics Covered:✅ How a career-ending football injury changed everything✅ The mindset shift tha...

Today, I’m sitting down with Chiara, a health and longevity expert featured in TEDx, Forbes, and Dubai One TV. She’s helped thousands optimize their health through her energy upgrade programs and cutting-edge wellness insights. 💡 Topics Covered: ✅ Why diseases are increasing so rapidly worldwide ✅ The impact of stress on mental and physical well-being ✅ How changing your lifestyle can transfor...

Most businesses fail, and no one tells you why. Here’s the truth they won’t teach you in business school. Brandon Miller is a marketing entrepreneur, content creator, and founder of ASAP Dubai, a media company reshaping digital branding in the Middle East. From launching high-ticket services to crafting offers that help startups grow, Brandon has mastered the art of storytelling, influencing, and...

Mr. Neil Petch, Founder & Chairman of Virtuzone, has been a game-changer in the UAE’s business landscape. With 15+ years of experience, he has helped 80,000+ businesses from 180 countries set up in the UAE. Beyond Virtuzone, he’s a force in finance, real estate, taxation, and Web3. Get ready for an eye-opening conversation! Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 01:45 - Neil's Journey & Backg...

Layla AlHajjaj, founder of Boho Salon, is redefining sustainable beauty in the Middle East. From oil & gas to leading at Special Olympics UAE, she’s breaking barriers and building purpose-driven businesses. With thriving branches in Abu Dhabi & Dubai, Layla empowers women and inspires thousands. Get ready for her bold vision and game-changing insights! 00:00 - Introduction 00:15 - Meet Lay...

From spare parts to a luxury empire, Mr Abdulrahman Aljabri shares his real story. The hustle, the setbacks, and the secrets to making money in Dubai. No fluff, just the truth. Time Stamps 00:00 - Introduction 02:10 - Rapid Fire 09:12 - Boldest Move 14:34 - Social Media as a Business Owner 16:30 - Inside RSL 19:00 - Investment Tips 22:12 - Tech Behind the Business 23:31 - RSL App 25:22 - Hard Work...