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Danish is a Dubai-raised investor, FILMMAKER, speaker, sailor & father.

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TIME Magazine: Inspiring Dubai's Next Transformation
Nov 13

Nov 13 TIME Magazine: Inspiring Dubai's Next Transformation

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Observations

TIME Magazine

“Design is the articulation of a hope; and technology is the means to achieve. Dubai has both.”

Apr 2
Apr 2 Dubai's Artificial Intelligence Roadmap

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Dubai's AI Roadmap
Panel host

Mar 20
Mar 20 Invest in Dubai: Success Story

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Observations

Special Feature
Brothers, investors and entrepreneurs Danish and Wisam have created a new market for design-centric strategy and innovation firms in UAE.

Mar 18
Mar 18 Happiness is the New GDP

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World Happiness Summit
Keynote Speaker

Dubai: Blockchain Capital of the World
Mar 6

Mar 6 Dubai: Blockchain Capital of the World

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World Blockchain Forum
Keynote speaker

Nov 7
Nov 7 Corporate Entrepreneurship Responsibility

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Global Entrepreneurship Community
Panelist

Oct 26
Oct 26 Smart Cities & The Future of Living

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GITEX Tech Talks 2016
Panelist

Oct 22
Oct 22 Dubai Happiness Agenda

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Happiness Champions
Speaker

Branding Happiness
Oct 3

Oct 3 Branding Happiness

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Norwegian Digital Travel, Kristiansand
Keynote Speaker

Oct 3
Oct 3 Crafting Unforgettable Brand Stories

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MaGIC Symposium 2016, Malaysia
Keynote speaker

Aug 3
Aug 3 Iconifying Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

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Dubaiism, Design, Observations

It’s not every day that an agency is commissioned to craft a universally recognisable symbol for a modern-day visionary like His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum — UAE’s Vice President and Dubai’s Ruler . Here's how we crafted a brand to tell his story.

The Beauty of Failure
Jul 26

Jul 26 The Beauty of Failure

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Dunia Young Business Leaders Academy
Keynote speaker

Jun 7
Jun 7 Cities by Design, Copenhagen

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Cities by Design, Copenhagen
Panelist

Jun 6
Jun 6 The Method Acting Approach to Design

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Design, Observations

I spotted that expression in a recent interview with branding luminary Michael Beirut of Pentagram. I have never quite paused to acknowledge 'design thinking' in words like that before.

Piloting Cities of the Future
May 30

May 30 Piloting Cities of the Future

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Arabnet Digital Summit 2016
Moderator

May 26
May 26 Dubai Smartprenuer Business Competition

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Dubai Chamber & Smart Dubai
Judge

May 26
May 26 Building a Powerful New Brand

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Tharawat Family Business
Keynote speaker

How the Snapchat Generation Finds Travel Inspiration
Apr 27

Apr 27 How the Snapchat Generation Finds Travel Inspiration

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Arabian Travel Market 2016
Keynote speaker

Crowded Urban Spaces Challenge 2016
Mar 11

Mar 11 Crowded Urban Spaces Challenge 2016

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Hult Prize 2016
Judge

Discovering Your Core Purpose
Mar 7

Mar 7 Discovering Your Core Purpose

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MELA 7, Doha
Keynote speaker

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Danish is a Dubai-based investor and storyteller. He is the founder Xische & Co. and director of Bedouins of the Wind.

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