Michael Opeyemi is not your typical accountant — he’s part financial strategist, part storyteller, and part community mentor. After 14 years in the UAE, he’s now calling Ras Al Khaimah home, where he helps businesses decode their numbers, slash costs, and plan brighter futures. When he’s not building dashboards or mentoring young African professionals, you might spot him soaking in RAK’s peaceful beaches or networking with its buzzing community of dreamers. In his world, spreadsheets don’t just crunch numbers — they bring calm to business chaos.
Interview Highlights
✨ From Dubai to RAK: A client visit turned into love at first sight with RAK’s “hidden gem” vibes and perfect work-life balance.
💡 Numbers With a Twist: Michael blends finance, tech, and storytelling to simplify business chaos for CEOs and startups alike.
📊 Café Rescue Mission: Helped a local café uncover where its revenue was “disappearing,” cutting costs by 15–20% in a month.
🌍 Community Champion: Offers free mentorship to young African professionals and advises startups on VAT, accounting, and growth.
🤝 RAK Compass Connection: Credits the local networking scene for inspiring collaborations and creating a supportive entrepreneurial family.
💬 Life Lesson for Newcomers: “Be patient, build relationships, and plant your roots early — RAK rewards consistency and courage.”
🏖 Work-Life Zen: Loves that he can crush spreadsheets by weekday and unwind at the beach or mountains by weekend.
🌐 Spotted on WOW-RAK: Says platforms like WOW-RAK keep him in the loop on local happenings and make him feel part of the community.
Pull Out Quotes
“I bring stillness into business chaos — numbers tell stories if you know how to listen.”
“RAK rewards those who plant early and stay consistent. This city is amazing if you grow with it.”
“We simplify the complex so business owners can finally sleep at night.”
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About the Collaboration (WOW-RAK × E-Find RAK)
When storytelling meets discovery — you get a front-row seat to Ras Al Khaimah’s most inspiring journeys. That’s exactly what happens when WOW-RAK, the city’s lifestyle voice, joins hands with E-Find RAK, the digital compass for local talent and businesses. Think of it as your backstage pass to the people shaping RAK — with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of personality.
Together, we’re lifting the curtain on the movers and makers behind the emirate’s glow-up. From boardrooms to beach walks, RAK Icons brings you real stories from real legends — all rooted right here in Ras Al Khaimah.
Together, we’re putting the spotlight where it belongs: on the people behind the scenes — the dreamers, doers, and change-makers who are building, creating, and inspiring in Ras Al Khaimah. From accountants to artists, chefs to CEOs, RAK Icons is our way of saying, “Hey, have you met this amazing human yet?”
Because Ras Al Khaimah isn’t just about the views — it’s about the visionaries. And this collaboration is here to tell their stories, one incredible local at a time.
- E-Find RAK YouTube Channel
- WOW-RAK Homepage
- Submit a Story Tip (info@wow-rak.com)
