About UAE Startup Story
UAE Startup Story is a Dubai-based startup media platform that launched in 2024. In a short time, it has become one of the fastest-growing sources for startup news and insights in the UAE.
The platform covers everything from the latest news and success stories to expert interviews and industry trends. Our goal is to support and showcase the thriving startup ecosystem in the UAE.
Today, UAE Startup Story reaches around 20,000 monthly visitors across our digital channels. We are committed to providing honest and timely information that can help founders, investors, and enthusiasts stay informed and inspired.
Our Journey: From Idea to Impact
UAE Startup Story began with a simple frustration: Why is it so hard to find real stories of startups from the region—told honestly and without fluff?
In 2023, co-founders Himanshu Sharma and Sk Rafiqul Islam—both passionate about startups, storytelling, and the UAE ecosystem—decided to change that.
What started as a side project turned into a full-time mission:
👉 To document how UAE founders build, break, pivot, and grow
👉 To create a platform where early-stage voices are heard, not lost in hype
👉 To inspire the next generation of builders with honest, practical stories
Today, UAE Startup Story is a growing media brand trusted by founders, operators, and investors across the region. And we’re just getting started.
Who’s behind UAE Startup Story?
Himanshu Sharma (Co-founder, UAE Startup Story)
Himanshu is a builder at heart who loves turning raw ideas into structured systems. At UAE Startup Story, he focuses on the tech, research, and operations behind every feature and founder story. He’s passionate about spotlighting startups that solve real problems and inspiring the next wave of entrepreneurs across the region.
Sk Rafiqul Islam (Co-founder, UAE Startup Story)
Rafiqul is a storyteller with a founder’s mindset. At UAE Startup Story, he crafts deep-dive narratives, interviews, and features that decode what makes startups succeed in the UAE and beyond. He works closely with entrepreneurs to capture lessons, failures, and turning points that can inspire others on their own journeys.
