{
  "id": 9079577,
  "title": "Abuzaid Shaikh: The founder who never learned how to lose",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/abuzaid-shaikh-the-founder-who-never-learned-how-to-lose",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-22T03:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/abuzaid-shaikh-the-founder-who-never-learned-how-to-lose-1.500682155"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abuzaid Shaikh's journey began in a call center in India, where he discovered that a well-handled conversation could alter the course of a day. When the opportunity to build a new life in Dubai arose, Shaikh seized it with determination and few reservations. In the beginning, he shared a bed with six others in Business Bay, each pursuing similar dreams. Shaikh considers the initial hardship as training, stating that those around him were all striving to achieve something. His first job offered a modest salary of Dh2,500 per month, working on stock trading desks that didn't quite align with his interests. It was a friend who suggested the real estate sector; Shaikh then took the leap, setting a condition for any subsequent offers - no visa until he secured a deal. Two months later, he had successfully closed his first deal, valued at nearly AED 1 million. Shaikh claimed he never lost; instead, he found out what didn't work and moved towards what did. This approach led to various recalibrations, new firms, new commission structures, and important lessons about how the market rewarded persistence. This mindset particularly shone through at Sobha Realty, where Shaikh closed over Dh100 million in his first six months, nearly doubling the target required to join the company's esteemed \"Chairman's Club.\" Shaikh later partnered with a close acquaintance to launch a new start-up, which saw him as the CEO, despite the absence of any fresh leads for seven consecutive months. Shaikh capitalized on his market intelligence to benefit investors, eventually closing AED 260 million for his company. His success was not just a stroke of luck but a result of trust. Shaikh explained, \"People don't remember the listing. They remember how you made them feel about their decision.\" Bellavierre Business Services first emerged as Shaikh launched it quietly, building a strong foundation without fanfare. Later, he launched Bellavierre Real Estate, also without any public announcement. The company quickly achieved 110 million in sales in its first three months, backed by partnerships with all leading developers in the UAE. When asked about what he is most proud of, Shaikh didn't mention any monetary value. Instead, he emphasized the 6 people who once shared a room with him, still pursuing the same belief he championed. Shaikh's ambitions now extend beyond the UAE, with Bellavierre International already in the early stages of development as the next chapter. However, the driving force that got him here remains unchanged: closing deals in front of him, allowing the results to speak for themselves, and treating every setback as information, not defeat.",
  "summary": "While most careers are built one promotion at a time, Abuzaid Shaikh built his on a single rule: every setback is just information on the way to the next win. The city that doesn’t wait for anyone His story begins in a call centre in India, where Shaikh first learned that a conversation, handled well, could change the outcome of an entire day. When the chance to build a life in Dubai arrived, he…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}