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Latest — 18 Oct 2026

Akhi Community Relaunch

Over a year ago, I started Akhi Community for Muslim men in Dubai. The goal was simple: gather, share our experiences, and support one another in a city where it’s easy to lose your spirit while seeking your providence (Rizq). We gathered multiple times over coffee. At our first

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4th Video Already out!

Salaam!! So far I already published four videos on my channel that makes it, 4/100 already done, while I already recorded other videos but still pending the editing part, which is really time consuming since all my videos are unscripted, and I try to fix audio issues, etc... I

The Nice Founder Trap Mistake

Second video and another business mistake to avoid.

My new Youtube Channel is Live!

So, last year I wrote this: 100 Mistakes I Did in My BusinessesIn the past 15 years, I’ve started four businesses—from my first tech store as a family business to uMake, Gooddesk, and others that never made it to the light. I started as a born geek who

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If You're Lazy Like Me, the AI Era Is Doing You a Favour

Part laziness, part geekiness, and as I found out last year after a late diagnosis — part neurodivergent brain that never could tolerate doing the same thing twice. Turns out automation wasn't just a preference. It was a workaround. Here's what that looks like when you point it at a sales pipeline.

Figuring It Out in Public

The honest story of the last 30 months — building, shutting down, relocating, and trying to figure out what to call myself next.

I Need 20 Muslims to Talk to Me About Stress, AI, and Faith

I'm going to be honest with you. A couple of years ago, I went through the hardest period of my life. Family conflict, a business collapsing, a move to a new country, and a lot of unanswered questions about how to navigate it all as a Muslim man

2026 Doesn’t Need More Motivation. It Needs Clarity.

We’re closing 2025 with a familiar mix. Alhamdulilah! A few wins we’re proud of. A few lessons we learned the hard way. And—if we’re honest—some important things still sitting on the shelf. Not because we didn’t care… but because life happens, priorities shift, energy

Market Validation Before Setup: A UAE Expansion Playbook

Expanding into the UAE? Don’t start with licenses and leases—start with proof. This playbook shows how to validate demand, avoid false positives (including event hype), and convert tested insights into a confident setup strategy.