Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival

Where We Belong - حيث ننتمي 🗓️ Jan 30th - 31st, 2027📍SPARK, Sharjah.

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In this episode of the SEF Backstage Pass Podcast, Shukri Eid shares one of the biggest mindset shifts every founder needs to make: if you want your business to scale, you have to build systems, trust your team, and gradually make yourself less essential to the day-to-day.

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In this episode of the SEF Backstage Pass Podcast, Maha Jaafar shares an important lesson for aspiring creators: commercial work isn't the enemy. Sometimes it's what gives you the freedom to create the work you truly love.

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In this episode of the SEF Backstage Pass Podcast, Shahzad Younas shares the risks, sacrifices, and mindset behind building one of the world's leading Muslim marriage apps.

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In this episode of the SEF Backstage Pass Podcast, Manal Rostom reflects on the dream that pushed her to become the first Egyptian woman to summit Mount Everest, and why purpose can be stronger than fear.

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In this episode of the SEF Backstage Pass Podcast, holistic nutritionist Layla Al Naif shares how being diagnosed with PCOS at just 19 became the turning point that led her to question conventional advice and better understand her own health.

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In this episode of the SEF Backstage Pass Podcast, Clinical Psychologist Ali Ilyas explains why true strength goes beyond physical appearance—and why taking care of what's beneath the surface matters just as much.

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Every fragrance tells a story, and this one begins in Sharjah.

Inspired by the emirate's rich heritage, elegance, and timeless character, Sharjah Perfume was created to capture its identity in every note.

Discover the Official Perfume of Sharjah through the link in our bio.

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Would you choose stress… or regret?

In this episode of the SEF Backstage Pass Podcast, Natasha Rudatsenko shares the reality of entrepreneurship—why chasing your dream isn't always easy, but walking away from it can be even harder.

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Mohammed Saeed Al Mazrouei explains how Maztech Robotics transformed a global robotics concept into an experience inspiring the next generation of engineers in the UAE.

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In this episode of the SEF Backstage Pass Podcast, Nand Kishore Chaudhary shares why he believes great leaders should look beyond education and experience, and instead hire people based on their passion, purpose, and potential.

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When is the right time to leave your job and start your own business?
For Harith Al Midfa, the answer wasn't just about financial stability—it was about purpose, family, and creating lasting impact.
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Missed an episode? Now's the perfect time to catch up. 🎙️ From global entrepreneurs and investors to athletes and industry leaders, SEF Backstage Pass – Season 4 is packed with engaging conversations, practical insights, and inspiring stories.

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العبرة مو في البداية... العبرة في الاستمرارية.
كثير من رواد الأعمال ينشغلون بالسؤال: "كيف أبدأ؟"
لكن السؤال الأهم هو: "كيف أستمر؟"

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Behind every fragrance is a story worth telling.
Inspired by Sharjah's elegance and identity, Dr. Lina Al Samkari set out to create more than a perfume, she created a symbol of the emirate.

Sharjah Perfume. The Official Perfume of Sharjah.
Available now through the link in bio.

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Most startups focus on building a great product.
Nadine Mezher had a different challenge.
How do you convince people to trust a company they've never heard of with their hard-earned money?

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From the outside, everything looked perfect.
But Fatima Alloghani wasn't happy.
So she left everything behind and set off alone on a motorcycle journey across continents in search of herself.

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Many comedians rely on topics that instantly get a reaction.
But according to Bin Swelah, local comedy comes with a unique challenge.
There are lines you don't cross. Topics you don't joke about.

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What makes the UAE one of the best places in the world to start a business?
According to Greg Pearce, it's the environment.

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في وقت يسعى فيه كثيرون إلى مواكبة كل جديد،
ترى الشيف مريم المنصوري أن النجاح الحقيقي يبدأ من مكان آخر.
الهوية.

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We all dream of being the best at what we do.
But what if we achieve that dream... and never enjoy the journey?
H.H. Sayyida Dr. Basma Al Said believes that success should never come at the expense of our mental wellbeing.