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Daoud

Full time Father, a Palestinian builder currently between SEA and SWANA. I build products and ventures and communities. I write about building, failing, and figuring it out — in Arabic and English, with the help of Allah.

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7 Videos over 14 Days

Salam! Its been two weeks since I published my first video, and here is the list for you, I appreciate your feedback as always and any support 😄 1. I Made 100 Business Mistakes. This is #1. (Mistake #1) * The Mistake: Choosing a short-sighted business partner who lacked long-term

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

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