Introducing UAE national, Omar Al Busaidy, he holds over thirteen years experience within the UAE’s corporate environment. He holds a B.Sc. in Marketing from the American University in Dubai, and is currently pursuing his post-graduate studies in Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership at the Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University. He also serves as Managing Partner in his own gentleman’s salon enterprise, W Gent’s Salon.

Apart from his social profile, Omar has held several extensive mentorship lectures for students and youth across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, focusing on entrepreneurship and leadership. He is the published author of the popular book ‘Just Read It’, which is an entrepreneurial guide to self-development.

Omar Al Busaidy, An Emirati Entrepreneur, Public Speaker, And Author Of The Book, “Just Read It.”

Subjects and topics which focus on entrepreneurial and self-help and motivation are close to his heart; he has vast knowledge through experience and education, that’s the main key to publishing his book ‘Just Read it’. Self-explanatory as it might sound, the book offers invaluable information, insights and crucial tips for self-motivation and self confidence, which to be honest we all need from time to time. His passion is evident in everything he does- he genuinely cares about the current and future market of entrepreneurs, and people’s motivation in general, Omar definitely puts a fresh perspective on business, and makes it easy for people to relate to him, and to be inspired from him.

Entrepreneurial And Self-Development Guides

What’s the best piece of advice you could give to someone who is embarking within the entrepreneurial industry?

Research, research, and more research!

What’s the percentage of the start-ups annually, within the UAE market?

The number of start-ups in the UAE, is higher than any other country in the Middle Eastern region, and has had a growth rate of 98.3 per cent year-on-year.

Is there a trending pattern within market sectors?

Yes, definitely within the Professional services industry – this refers to a range of different occupations that provide support to businesses of all sizes and in all sectors, including services such as tax advice, accounting consultancy, or business consultancy. This is followed by technology (software sector) and then retail and consumer product sector.

You offer self-development guides, what’s the best tip for self-belief and confidence within your own thoughts.

Yes, I do offer self-development guides, and self-confidence tips. You will find all that in my book – ‘Just Read It’.

The Need To Engage Organisation, Passion And Hard Work With Millennials

Millennials, most recently have taken key-lead within fashion industry; with it becoming more acceptable to work with millennials, should this be counter-acted within more industries and fields?

I would recommend the technology sector, particularly from the development side of it.

What is it that attracts us to millennials, in your opinion?

I think it’s because they drive the market from a spending point of view, they are always up to date with the latest trends across key markets and are always keen to try new things; that’s why retailers and sellers target millennials the most.

You talk about the need of passion and hard work, how relevant is this to self-confidence and belief?

It is extremely relevant in my opinion, especially because when one identifies their purpose in life, and is self-aware of their skills and strengths and has a vision of their goals, this will lead them to work towards it with passion, drive, commitment and determination.

Omar Al Busaidy’s Book “Just Read It”