Among the impactful sagas of success, vision, resolve, and co-operation, one is that of Qurat Ul Ain and Mudasir Wani. In the transformational and highly competitive arena of Dubai’s property landscape, there are a few who have made an impact as great as the individuals mentioned. They are an inspiration to unyielding faith and an unstoppable drive for excellence, a beacon of hope for young business leaders and entrepreneurs from the region.
The Genesis: A Shared Vision in the Heart of Dubai
It was 2007 that Dubai stretched its arms wide to evolve as a cosmopolitan city and Qurat and Mudasir took their initial step in a humble yet revolutionary process: shaping an ethics, trust, and service-based people-first property business. It began with a humble Karama office with a handful of employees and a dream to develop something endearing. Qurat had entrepreneurial spirit and Mudasir had strategic money sense. They came together to form DRE because they were motivated by values in which they grew up as children. Theirs is a tale of entrepreneurism, stardom, and that of two individuals whose leadership desire was synergistically conjoined. Qurat’s business acumen and Mudasir’s finance planning expertise were the cornerstones upon which DRE was established. They both envisioned Dubai, and their commitments to efficiency have guided all decisions and success for the company.
Defining Leadership: Values-Based Roles
Qurat: People and Culture Architect
As DRE’s Co-Founder and Chief Leadership Officer, Qurat doesn’t merely administer. She builds teams, markets, e-businesses, and builds future leaders for DRE. She inspires with empathetic leadership, integrity, and empowerment. Qurat’s “never say no” approach is the company’s culture, calling out those around her to perform and persevere.
Mudasir: The Strategist Navigating Vision and Execution
Mudasir, the Co-Founder and CEO, translates DRE’s vision into a straightforward and uncomplicated direction. He directs people and culture, finance, and innovation and uses analytical thinking to all business functions. Qurat’s vision-driven leadership intersects with Mudasir’s execution capability; their combined efforts have been beneficial. They’re combining their visions and strengths, and bringing forth revolutionary results.
Winning in a Competitively Driven Culture
Dubai’s property business has been portrayed as extremely competitive and vibrant. Qurat and Mudasir simply can’t lower their guard for an instant. Their presence in their team, which they have gained through the DRE Academy and more than two decades of experience, keeps them ahead of the pack. They shift gears quickly to catch up with what’s happening in the market but are unbending about client focus.
Mudasir talks about humility and association with realities of ground, and he is certain that business of real estate is business of relationship and association with the best. Qurat focuses on trust, reliability, and association with the best developers.
Service to both is something more than the sale—it’s a repetition process with each client. Training their operation and sales teams with the right know-how and skill set is a sure test placing DRE in an advantageous position.
Overcoming the Barriers: Qurat’s Voice of Change
Qurat’s own foray into the property business was not without barriers. A young female entrant into business following the financial crisis of 2008, she had to overcome challenges which would discourage others. From working for numerous as a part of a landlord and tenant office in Dubai Silicon Oasis, to braving the hot sun and working toe-to-toe with her male counterparts, it was a trial by fire and will. These courses toughened her leadership skills. Rather than be cowed by fear, Qurat came back with force of action. She is now a model and mentor, particularly for women who want to excel in this challenging industry. She has a message of raw simplicity: if she could bear suffering, then anyone else can too.
The Art of Collaboration: Balancing Independence and Unity
The friendship of Qurat and Mudasir is a feeling of respectfulness and faith that one has for another individual.
The interpersonal skills and leadership qualities of Qurat are supported by the Adaptive personality of Mudasir. Both of them have achieved a state of equilibrium wherein they can work independently and, in some way, manage to end up in the same boat as long as the larger picture is accounted for. This independent as well as collaborative working style has been the secret to long-term success for DRE. They don’t invade, but respect others’ boundaries and their own independence as well. Boundary respect and sensitivity are their magic formula for successful work. They harmoniously easily work cooperatively in working relationships.
Guiding Principles: The Building Blocks of Trust and Creativity
Transparency, dedication, and compassion are the pillars of DRE’s integrity. Qurat and Mudasir have been dedicated to them since day one and have never ever lost direction from the leadership mantras. CRM product investment, sales product investment, and leadership development have allowed them to gain employees’, customers’, and developers’ respect and trust in bulk.
DRE innovation is not necessarily about embracing new technology but, far more critically, injecting excellence culture. Mudasir believes that investing in people and systems is competitiveness. Getting things better each time and accepting criticisms in stride is the company’s DNA.
Redefining Success: Beyond Profits
For Qurat and Mudasir, profit is of less importance and more a way of changing lives. People are their most valuable assets, and clients are traveling companions on an unstated path of growth. Weaving the best of developers through organizing intricate relationships in a way that they also give the same to clients is a sign of their people-centric culture.
Qurat is satisfied to the extent that it allows others—DRE-committed clients, profession-created organization members, and those builders with whom they have a long-term relationship. Mudasir agreed to the same as it is performing well and still persists. It is achieved through continuous people and process oversight.
Managing the Storm: Leadership in Crisis
The biggest test of leadership always arises at the worst possible moment. A model to follow for Qurat occurred in 2008 when there was a financial crisis. She, along with novice Mudasir, not yet wise enough to know, were confronted by bleak market situations. Far from shutting down shop, they changed gear from buying to leasing and re-established on new grounds. This was their grit and determination that provided power to their reputation.
Mudasir’s remembrance of their accomplishment comes from when DRE procured a massive deal with a Saudi investor. Success despite doubt proves their own faith of remaining strong and immovable true even in the worst circumstances.
Wisdom for Next Generation: Advice for Next Generation Entrepreneurs
Qurat and Mudasir dreamt of becoming the next generation of leaders. Their advice to the next generation of entrepreneurs is realistic but insightful.
Qurat states: Begin small but begin in the right direction. Be merciless, lead from the heart, and never let fear answer the phone.
Mudasir advises: Understand your marketplace backward and forward. Develop authentic relationships, be consistent, and never rush. Integrity and discipline are the true make-or-breaks.
They share these words of advice in good faith and from experience of wanting others to succeed.
Vision for the Future: Growing with Purpose
Value-based growth is what propels the entrepreneurial nature of Qurat and Mudasir. They have diversified into newer property management and secondary sales segments and even have an attractive new state-of-the-art 14,000 sq. ft. head office located in Dubai Hills Estate. They hope DRE evolves into a quality reference point, not just in Dubai, but in the Middle East.
One of their focus areas that remains firm is innovation. By enabling next-generation players on the real estate stage and dealing with newer prospects, they work towards mapping the sector toward a prosperous future driven by excellence, trust, and development.
They possess a huge belief in individuals and their capabilities that enable Qurat and Mudasir to be successful. They are defined as leaders because they believe in enabling other individuals, employees, customers, or partners. They have managed to create an organization where each individual matters and the impact can be gauged in terms of the difference they make in people’s and society’s lives.
Their legacy is not merely confined to business success. It is also about defining the property business by being value-led, innovative, and service-oriented at all times. Qurat and Mudasir’s story is of vision, values, and the magic of teamwork magic to do it all.
A Blueprint for Excellence
Qurat and Mudasir’s tale is not merely one of business accomplishment, but of empowerment, creativity, and leadership. Their saga is of resilience, collaboration, and unwillingness to succumb to compromise, characterized by prudence tempered for anyone who would wish to leave an enduring mark.
In pursuit of making Dubai’s real estate and the world a better place, Qurat and Mudasir work hard and do what is possible each day with every step driven by passion and purpose. Their names will forever be remembered on the pages of history as a source of inspiration to generations to come, setting the benchmark for excellence, service, and trust in business.
