20/06/2026
Setting the stage for the pitches, the event featured an insightful panel discussion titled “Pakistani Business in the Age of Startups.” The conversation delved deep into the evolving entrepreneurial landscape within the UAE’s Pakistani community. Moderated by HUB47 Finance Lead Ali Akram, the panel featured prominent voices including:
Wali Khan, Personal Finance Content Creator
Syed Saleem Akhtar, Senior Vice Chairman of Pakistan Business Council Sharjah
Samra Shaikh, Co-founder of Workmaster, an AI-powered App Builder
The panelists shared invaluable perspectives on leveraging regional infrastructure, navigating market shifts, and capitalizing on the surging tech ecosystem in the Middle East.