DubaiCatch Podcast

Entrepreneur Salah Al Thanwi started with nothing more than a six-meter bedroom, a public transport card, and the determination to move upward. In this episode of Dubai Catch Podcast, Salah shares how he risked his first $30,000, broke personal sales records, and built his career on grit, calculated risk, and persistence. We discuss the mentality of “make it or die,” why generic business advice often fails in the real world, and how authenticity in content connects with the right audience. Salah also dives into the opportunities still open on Amazon UAE and Saudi Arabia and explains why founders who commit to the long game can’t lose. His story is a reminder that no one cares who you are at the start, but if you stay in the game long enough, winning becomes almost inevitable.

In this episode of the Dubai Catch Podcast, we sit down with Ahmed Ben Chaibah, founder of AquaFun and 9 other ventures, to talk about what it really takes to build something from scratch with no connections, no comfort, and no shortcuts. Ahmed went from living with his mom and driving a used Nissan, to running one of the largest inflatable water parks in the world. He shares how he survived 617 rejections in his first year, why comfort is a cage, and what founders actually need to embrace if they want to win. We go deep on rejection, resilience, founder suffering, and the unseen side of entrepreneurship in the Middle East. Don’t forget to subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay updated with new episodes featuring entrepreneurs, founders, and leaders shaping the region. #DubaiCatchPodcast #UAEFounders #AquaFun #AhmedBenChaibah #MiddleEastStartups #EntrepreneurMindset #FounderGrit #

In this episode of the Dubai Catch Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Pekic to talk about what it really takes to build wealth, survive business cycles, and stay grounded in a world obsessed with quick wins. Daniel shares his journey from bricklaying in Australia to running businesses in Bali, to building long-term wealth through Bitcoin. We explore the mindset behind risk, resilience, and what today’s founders often misunderstand about success. This conversation is raw, unfiltered, and packed with insights from someone who has lived through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship across multiple continents. New episodes drop regularly featuring entrepreneurs, risk-takers, and builders making an impact in and beyond the UAE.

Would you leave a secure government job to bet it all on crypto? Mohamed Al Hakim did and just 9 months later, he helped launch blockchain projects with Emirates Airlines, Dubai Duty Free, and others. In this episode, he shares why crypto is about freedom, not just finance and how Dubai is becoming a global hub for Web3 innovation. What’s Inside: Why he left government for the world of crypto – How Dubai is leading global crypto adoption Is crypto really unsafe? Debunking the myths – Advice for young professionals and investors stepping into Web3 Subscribe to Dubai Catch Podcast for more real stories from the business, tech & crypto world in Dubai.

What does it take to go from scooping ice cream in Sharjah… to building 30+ companies with a combined valuation in the hundreds of millions? In this brutally honest conversation, Jigar Sagar — a serial entrepreneur, investor, and government advisor — reveals the truth behind his success: the failures, the sacrifices, and the mindset that built his empire. We talk about: 1. Why most entrepreneurs just buy themselves a job 2. The 100+ businesses he shut down 3. His $5,000 starting point (and never taking money again) 4. The real difference between theory and application 5. Why he’s building an ecosystem to create 1 million entrepreneurs This is for anyone building, rebuilding, or just thinking of starting. Subscribe for more real and powerful conversations.