Why Grown Adults Are Spending Thousands On Toys

Why Grown Adults Are Spending Thousands On Toys

Hassan Tamimi, Co Founder of The Little Things, sits at the centre of one of the fastest growing subcultures in the world. What used to be dismissed as toys has evolved into a global collectibles economy driven by adults, nostalgia, and scarcity.From Hot Wheels kept sealed for long term value to blind boxes engineered around anticipation and rarity, this is a world where emotion and strategy collide. The modern collector is no longer a child but a “kidult” someone who understands the market, the culture, and the psychology behind every purchase.With roots in Dubai and expansion across global markets, The Little Things has become more than a store. It is a destination for communities, a bridge between generations, and a reflection of how pop culture continues to shape identity and connection.This conversation moves through value, obsession, community, and the evolution of collecting from a hobby into a serious business.

What It Really Takes To Build A Global Business

Kanessa Muluneh, fashion creator and entrepreneur, brings a sharp and unfiltered perspective on what it really takes to build and operate across global markets. From her roots in Ethiopia to growing up in Europe and building businesses across the UAE, Pakistan, and Africa, her journey reflects a constant navigation between cultures, expectations, and opportunity.Her approach to business is grounded in understanding people first. Whether it is adapting communication styles across regions, navigating complex power dynamics, or building trust in markets where relationships outweigh rules, she reveals how success often comes down to reading the room and knowing how to move within it. The ability to shift between worlds becomes less of a skill and more of a necessity.Kanessa also reflects on the realities behind entrepreneurship that rarely get discussed. The mental load, the trade offs, and the moments where strategy looks more like survival than scale. From building supply chains across continents to stepping away from her own brand to empower others, her perspective challenges the idea of what success is supposed to look like.

What Horses Reveal About Your Leadership Skills

Maud Gaspard, Equus Coach and Founder of Horse4Harmony, brings a unique approach to leadership and personal development through equine guided empowerment. Working alongside horses, she helps individuals, teams, and leaders unlock deeper self awareness, build clarity, and find alignment in how they show up both personally and professionally. At the core of her work is a simple but powerful idea that horses respond not to words, but to energy, intention, and authenticity. Their ability to mirror human behaviour in real time creates a space where patterns become visible instantly, offering a level of feedback that accelerates growth far beyond traditional coaching methods. With a background spanning corporate environments across multiple regions, Maud blends emotional intelligence, behavioural insight, and lived experience to guide transformation that is felt, not just understood. Her sessions reveal how leadership is less about control and more about presence, trust, and the ability to create clarity in moments of uncertainty. Through this lens, leadership becomes something deeply human. Stripped of titles and hierarchy, what remains is the ability to connect, communicate, and lead with intention in a way that others naturally choose to follow.

The Truth About Dubai’s Property Market Today

Anis Sajan, Vice Chairman of Danube Group and Founder of Mr Cricket UAE, shares a grounded perspective on Dubai’s real estate market shaped by more than three decades of experience in the city. From building one of the region’s leading material supply businesses to expanding into property development, his journey reflects a deep understanding of how the industry actually works behind the scenes.His approach is rooted in fundamentals over hype, challenging the culture of speculation that often defines the market. Drawing on years of navigating both growth and downturns, he highlights the importance of trust, long term thinking, and delivering on promises in an industry where perception can easily outpace reality.Anis also reflects on the evolution of Dubai as an investment destination, the profile of today’s buyers, and what continues to make the city stand out globally. His insights go beyond market trends, focusing on credibility, execution, and the responsibility that comes with building at scale in one of the world’s most dynamic real estate environments.

Why Most Family Businesses Don’t Survive Generations

Misal Kanoo, business leader and key figure within one of the region’s most established family enterprises, offers a candid perspective on the realities of running a family business. His insights go beyond the polished narrative, revealing the tension between loyalty, ego, and long term sustainability that defines multi generational companies.He explores how family dynamics can both accelerate decision making and quietly create fractures beneath the surface. From the role of communication to the dangers of entitlement across generations, his perspective highlights why so many family businesses struggle to survive beyond the third generation. The balance between unity and individual ambition becomes a constant negotiation, shaped by personality, power, and perception.Misal also reflects on leadership within this environment, drawing a clear line between those who bring people together and those who lead through control. His philosophy centers on influence, emotional intelligence, and the responsibility of preserving something bigger than any one individual.