Abdul Baset AI Janahi

CEO, Dubai SME

SMEs and startups were among the hardest hit by the pandemic, and Dubai SME, as the agency of Dubai Economy mandated with developing the SME sector, supported its members with procurement contracts worth Dhs896m from 61 government entities and other establishments in 2020. Leading from the front is Abdul Baset Al Janahi, who has been contributing significantly to developing the emirate’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. In March, he led the launch of Dubai SME’s ‘Tjaarz Business Incubation Centre’ to support entrepreneurs. Al Janahi also serves as the vice chairman and managing director of the Mohammad Bin Rashid Fund for SMEs.