Business Research and Investment Intern

Business Research & Investment Intern

Location: Dubai, UAEType: Internship | Part-timeDuration: 3–6 monthsExperience: Freshers and students are welcomeAbout the OpportunityWe are looking for a curious, analytical and entrepreneurial Business Research & Investment Intern to help us identify and evaluate promising small business opportunities in Dubai.This is not a routine internship where you will simply collect data or prepare reports.

You will get an opportunity to research real businesses, markets, business models and investment opportunities and help evaluate which ideas could potentially become profitable businesses in Dubai.If you enjoy researching businesses, understanding how companies make money, spotting opportunities and turning information into practical recommendations, this role could be a great fit.What You Will DoYou will research and analyse areas such as:- Small businesses and emerging business opportunities in Dubai- Businesses that can be started with relatively low to moderate investment- Existing businesses available for acquisition or partnership- Emerging consumer trends and underserved markets- Food, retail, services, technology and other SME opportunities- Investment requirements, operating costs and potential revenue- Competition and market saturation- Licensing and basic regulatory considerations- Potential locations and target customer segments- Existing businesses and their business models- Franchise and licensing opportunities- Online and offline business opportunitiesYou will help prepare short investment opportunity reports that answer a simple question:"Is this a business worth investing in, and why?"What We Are Looking ForWe are looking for someone who is:- Curious and naturally interested in business- Good at internet research and finding reliable information- Comfortable working with Excel or Google Sheets- Able to analyse numbers and compare different opportunities- Good at presenting information clearly- A good communicator with strong English- Comfortable working independently- Willing to question assumptions rather than simply copy information- Interested in entrepreneurship, startups, investments or small businessesStudents pursuing Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Management, Engineering or related fields are encouraged to apply.Fresh graduates are also welcome.What You Will LearnDuring the internship, you will gain practical exposure to:Market Research | Business Analysis | Investment Evaluation | Competitive Analysis | Financial Modelling | Entrepreneurship | Dubai SME EcosystemYou will also learn how investors and entrepreneurs evaluate a business before putting their money into it.Why Join Us?This internship offers an opportunity to work on real-world business research rather than theoretical assignments.Your research may directly contribute to identifying businesses and opportunities that could be pursued, acquired, launched or invested in.You will have the opportunity to:- Build a portfolio of real business research- Understand the Dubai business ecosystem- Develop practical investment analysis skills- Work closely with an entrepreneur/business leadership team- Potentially continue with us on future projects based on performanceWho Would Be a Great Fit?You could be a great fit if you are the kind of person who sees a small shop, restaurant, service business or online business and thinks:"I wonder how much this business makes and whether I could build something better?"If that sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you.