Interviewer, serial entrepreneur, and mentor are all titles that follow Anas Bukhash. Provocative with a
purpose, Anas has been acknowledged for his ability to spot trends, uncover hidden opportunities, and
for the courage to take on risks. In 2014, with the explosion of social media in the region, Anas was the
1st in the UAE to start an influencer marketing agency by founding Bukhash Brothers, which has grown
to become a renowned digital marketing agency that builds brands and escalates its digital growth.
Four years later, Anas launched #ABtalks; a celebrity talk shows that discovers the human behind the
title. A YouTube show, with 2 seasons currently streaming on Netflix, that consistently challenges the
status quo and brings humanity to the forefront. Today, #ABtalks is the #1 show of its kind in the MENA
region, with over 1 million subscribers, 1 billion YouTube impressions, and 14 million hours of watch time.
His other entrepreneurship ventures include – CHALK, the first unisex hair salon of its kind empowering
men and women to express themselves, and Not (So) Guilty, an F&B concept that offers sentimental
Emirati favorites with a twist.
Anas’s work has been recognized globally by a diverse audience, including features in publications such
as Forbes Middle East, Entrepreneur Magazine, Esquire, VOGUE, GQ, and more. Currently boasting over
1 million followers on Instagram, from the youth across the world, celebrities, ministers, business
professionals, and key opinion leaders, he leverages his platform to provoke thought and a change for the
better. Through his lectures and TEDx talks, Anas inspires people to take their chances and create a life
fueled by their passion.