Business Design | 42. Kareem Anabtawi and Building a Technological Hub

Kareem Anabtawi is the Chief Investment Officer of Annex Investments and the VP of Investor Relations at High Water Venture Partners in Dubai. Kareem shares his exciting outlook on the expanding tech industry in the United Arab Emirates, and how they plan to create a space for themselves in the global tech industry. At just 25 years old Kareem has worked his way to success, and his goal is to make the UAE a technological hub for the middle east. He hopes to leave a legacy behind that is built upon facilitating success in others, he emphasizes that humanity needs more helping of one another and looking after each other, regardless of whether it brings personal gain or profit. Our conversation is just the beginning.

Show Notes

🗣️ Short practice of Arabic. 01:41

📈 Growing the tech industry within the United Arab Emirates. 02:31

💻 Building a technological hub for the Middle East. 03:57

👉 Kareem returned from the US to reach great success at only 25 years old.  08:11

🌍 Loosened regulations for tech companies, but breaking into the global market is tough. 13:02

🎯 Exciting times: The goal is to facilitate growth for UAE startups and be more than a marketplace for the US. 16:28

📱 Gaps in the market and using blueprints to create success 19:07

🙌 Embracing the outside world: “UAE is the most successful cultural melting pot.” 22:05

😇 Kareem’s legacy, facilitating the success of others. 23:12

⏩ Spurring technological innovation that can move the country forward. 24:51

Connect with Kareem: www.annexinvestments.com

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