14 Nov 2025
AG UAE participates in the landmark regional premiere of The Final Pitch Dubai, held across Expo City and Dubai’s innovation ecosystem.
AG UAE had the privilege of attending the highly anticipated regional debut of The Final Pitch Dubai, the Middle East edition of Asia’s longest-running business reality show. Presented by Meydan Free Zone and premiering on OSNtv and OSN+, the show marks a major milestone in positioning Dubai as one of the world’s most dynamic hubs for entrepreneurship, investment, and innovation.
A powerful convergence of founders, investors, and industry leaders, The Final Pitch Dubai brought together sixteen exceptional entrepreneurs from sectors including sustainability, technology, health, fintech, and social impact. These founders competed for investment, mentorship, and access to the region’s top business leaders, showcasing the strength and diversity of the UAE’s thriving startup ecosystem.
A Landmark Moment for the Region
The event featured a distinguished panel of investor-judges including Sami Khoreibi and Jigar Sagar, supported by angel investors Farah Zafar, Loubna Imenchal, Adel Sajan, and Khaled Al Fahim. Their participation reflects the region’s growing focus on supporting high-potential ventures and empowering founders to scale globally from Dubai.
Filmed across Expo City Dubai and key innovation districts, the show offered rare behind-the-scenes access into the world of leading investors, highlighting the city’s commitment to accelerating entrepreneurship as part of its wider economic vision.
A Trailblazing Global Franchise
Originally launched on CNN Philippines, The Final Pitch has become Asia’s most successful business reality pitching series—responsible for millions of dollars of investments and extensive mentorship for emerging founders.The Dubai edition marks the franchise’s first global expansion, led by series creator John Aguilar, CEO of Dragon’s Nest, alongside Executive Producer Monica Hipolito-Aguilar.
Their vision includes further regional editions across Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain, with planned expansions to India and Europe by 2030, solidifying Dubai’s role as a launching pad for global entrepreneurial growth.
Celebrating Innovation at Expo City Dubai
Set against the iconic backdrop of Expo City, the series spotlighted both homegrown innovators and international founders choosing Dubai as the base for their next chapter. Throughout the season, contestants benefited from mentorship by high-calibre experts and exclusive immersive sessions with investor-judges, culminating in high-stakes final pitches where deals are negotiated and forged.
AG UAE's Presence
AG UAE was honoured to attend this milestone event, engaging with industry leaders, investors, government representatives, and the visionary founders shaping the next decade of innovation in the region. Our participation reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting Dubai’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and fostering global connectivity across high-growth markets.
As entrepreneurship continues to define Dubai’s economic identity, The Final Pitch Dubai stands as a powerful platform that converts ideas into opportunity. AG UAE is proud to be part of this historic moment and looks forward to contributing to the region’s expanding landscape of innovation, investment, and enterprise.