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Heston Saldanha, general manager of Sonova Consumer Hearing Middle East, believes he is a wise spender and a good saver. Chris Whiteoak / The National

‘I quit the merchant navy to chase my passion in sales’

MoneyJuly 18, 2025

Karen Kriska, chief of staff at Coinvesting Holding, invests in real estate in the Philippines, tech stocks in the US and UAE and cryptos. Chris Whiteoak / The National

‘My goal is not having to check the price of things I want to buy'

MoneyJuly 04, 2025

Jennifer Cohen Solal reinvests most of her money and says financial independence is non-negotiable. Antonie Robertson / The National

‘Raising Dh2 million in funding for my start-up is a milestone’

MoneyJune 20, 2025

Sisters Chandini Guria, left, and Chanchal, founders of Ekaya Wellness Studio, say their business is their best investment, considering the time they put into it. Chris Whiteoak / The National

‘Seeing our business break even has been a milestone'

MoneyJune 06, 2025

Christoph Koster, chief executive of digital Islamic community bank ruya, lives a balanced lifestyle and does not get too hung up on material purchases. Antonie Robertson / The National

‘My best investment is an Abu Dhabi property I bought in 2020'

MoneyMay 23, 2025

Dr Katrin Jahn, founder and head vet at Abu Dhabi’s German Veterinary Clinic, has always felt strongly about creating her own wealth and legacy. Chris Whiteoak / The National

‘I won’t take funds out of an investment to buy a frivolous item’

MoneyMay 09, 2025

Kashish Sajnani, founder of The House of Kalaa, says she spends with a purpose. Antonie Robertson / The National

‘My best investment is our home in Dubai's The Lakes community’

MoneyApril 25, 2025

Michael Belton, chief executive of Mered, wishes he had started investing in residential properties earlier. Antonie Robertson / The National

‘I became a millionaire at the age of 35’

MoneyApril 11, 2025

Abhishek Dadlani, founder of boutique travel firm Lushescapes, wants to scale up his company to at least $20 million in the next two years. Antonie Robertson / The National

‘My business lost everything during Covid but I rebuilt it’

MoneyMarch 28, 2025

Kristan De Graaf, founder and co-chief executive of Elite Rentals Dubai, makes big profits from property investments. Antonie Robertson / The National

‘I hit big time in Dubai and now I spend $50,000 a month’

MoneyMarch 20, 2025

Hasan Al Fardan says he takes a balanced approach to managing his wealth. Chris Whiteoak / The National

How Al Fardan Exchange's chief executive handles his own cash

MoneyFebruary 28, 2025

Tadiwa Tendayi, founder of Satiate Luxe, says spending on fragrances, travelling and eating in fine dining restaurants are important luxuries for her. Victor Besa / The National

‘I wish I’d started investing more when I was younger’

MoneyFebruary 14, 2025

Asha Sherwood, founder of Abu Dhabi Review, says her London apartment is her best investment. Pawan Singh / The National

‘I have the luxury of a diversified income stream because I’m not in a 9-to-5 job’

MoneyJanuary 31, 2025

Vladimir Mlynchik, founder of Volts UAE, calls himself a spender but also looks for ways to optimise expenses. Victor Besa / The National

‘I invest my disposable income in technology companies’

MoneyJanuary 17, 2025

Anand Kumar, managing director of luxury retail fit-out provider Abra, grows his wealth by reinvesting in the family business along with real estate purchases. Antonie Robertson / The National

‘Buying my first home in Dubai at the age of 27 was a milestone’

MoneyJanuary 10, 2025

Noni Anand, co-founder and director of interior design of Leva Hotels, believes property is a good investment for the future. Pawan Singh / The National

‘I've gone from owning a 500 sq ft home in Vancouver to a 9,000 sq ft home in Dubai’

MoneyJanuary 03, 2025

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