Four of the UAE’s most prominent business leaders have committed their capital and expertise to Falcons of Majlis, the UAE’s first trust-led startup investment platform, as the country continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for innovation despite shifting geopolitical conditions.
The platform is produced by NKN Media and mentored by Bollywood icon and entrepreneur Suneil Shetty. With over 5,600 startups currently operating across the UAE, Falcons of Majlis is positioning itself not just as a reflection of the country’s startup growth, but as a force accelerating it.
The four principal investors are Maqsood Mohammed, Founder and Chairman of AFM Holding; Dr. Dhiraj Kantilal Jain, Founder and Chairman of 1XL Holdings; Rakesh Mirchandani, Co-Founder and CEO of RNR International Real Estate and Co-Founder and Managing Partner of RRS International Development; and Sanjay Dhawan, Founder and CEO of Habitat Real Estate and Co-Founder and Managing Partner of RRS International Development. 
Maqsood, a self-made entrepreneur with ventures spanning artificial intelligence, energy, e-commerce and media, said the platform gives today’s founders something he never had starting out.
“I started with nothing and built everything through resilience and the right people. The UAE gave me that stage. Falcons of Majlis gives today’s founders what no one gave me: the open door. Never give up isn’t a slogan. It’s how this country was built,” he said.
Dr. Jain, whose venture studio is on a mission to scale more than 100 businesses, brings a systems-driven approach to transforming startup ideas into structured enterprises.
“Build with intent, not for attention. The UAE doesn’t celebrate noise; it rewards foundations. Falcons of Majlis is the first platform I’ve seen that filters for exactly that,” he said.
Mirchandani brings billions in transactions and a global investor network to the platform, connecting startups to capital and positioning the UAE as a launchpad for founders looking to scale beyond borders. Dhawan, who carries over three decades of experience across global markets, backs ventures that convert opportunity into lasting value.
“Dubai doesn’t wait for clarity; it creates it. This city has always turned uncertainty into advantage, and the founders coming through Falcons of Majlis are the next proof of that,” Dhawan said.
The two also share a joint conviction: “We strongly believe the UAE is a land of opportunity where dreams transform into reality, inspired by visionary leadership that continues to shape its growth.”
Shetty leads the Majlis as a mentor rather than a celebrity, with his role centred on ensuring that only founders with depth, clarity and genuine conviction earn a seat at the table.
Led by Group CEO Abdul Majid Khan, Falcons of Majlis identifies mentors and invests in startups solving real challenges across the UAE. The platform runs across four stages: founder storytelling, expert scrutiny, the Ticket to Majlis gateway, and closed-door investor conversations. Season One focuses exclusively on UAE-based startups.
The series is hosted by Chitrangada Singh and broadcasts on India Today and Aaj Tak, with OTT streaming distribution also available.
