TiE Dubai has announced the top 11 finalists from the United Arab Emirates for the TiE Women MENA Program 2025. From groundbreaking tech solutions to ventures creating real social impact, these founders reflect the UAE’s unique role as a hub of creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurial ambition.
Key Highlights
The final stage of the UAE competition is set to take place next week:
- 11 Finalists: The number of women-led startups selected from the UAE.
- Pitch Day: The final competition will be held on September 10 at in5 Dubai (tech).
- The Goal: To select the UAE representative who will advance to the MENA Finals.
Meet the Finalists
The 11 founders and their companies represent the innovation shaping the region’s future. The finalists are:
- Sahar Karoubi, CEO & founder of Bambuyu Eco-friendly Tissues
- Ekta Bhojwani, CEO of eecrow
- Luma Makari, co-founder of Elggo
- Zeina Abou Chaaban, co-founder of HilalFul
- Dicle Ture Cetinkaya, co-founder of Hivary
- Vidhi Patel, CEO & founder of MediHold Technologies
- Salma Emara, School of Fashion Management
- Anisha Oberoi, CEO & founder of SECRET SKIN
- Sakshi Jain, Seha Wellness
- Cristina Passione Calò, CEO & co-founder of STARFLARE.ai
- Gergana Konova, CEO & co-founder of WILD FABRIK
The Path to the MENA Finals
On September 10, the 11 finalists will take the stage at in5 in Dubai to pitch their ideas and compete for a place at the MENA Finals. This event marks the final regional announcement for the program.
About the Organizer
TiE Dubai is the local chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs, a global organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship through mentoring, networking, education, funding, and incubation. Inaugurated in 2003, the Dubai chapter has over 5,000 members and plays a pivotal role in catalyzing entrepreneurship in the region.
