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Dubai: The COVID-19 pandemic has put people under severe financial stress the world over. Whether it is job loss or a salary cut, several people’s incomes have taken a beating. However, there are some who have turned this crisis into an opportunity. Their survival instincts have taken over and helped them make the most of the current challenging times. Gulf News meets a few of them.
Madan Kumar Viruthagiri, 32, Indian
From construction engineer to fashion entrepreneur
Indian expatriate Madan Kumar Viruthagiri, 32, has changed the course of his career and how! From working as a construction engineer for decades to starting a business amid the pandemic that too from the confines of his home Viruthagiri has come a long way.
Women entrepreneurs can boost Middle East economies
Last week, TiE held its Women Global Competition in person in the UAE. The global initiative is dedicated to empower women entrepreneurs from across the world. More than 2000 startups submitted their pitches, of which 26 participated in the grande finale. Three winners – Inochi Care, Ahammune Biosciences and WeavAir all received a cash prize and will receive training mentoring and further access to funding.
Empowering women to pursue entrepreneurship is one of TiE’s key objectives and in this oped, Ashish Panjabi, president of TiE’s Dubai chapter explains how women entreprenuers can boost the region’s economy.