Charles Miraj: A Visionary Entrepreneur Who Perceives Values as the Real Currency

Charles Miraj, Founder And Managing Director, Miraj Media Entrepreneurship comes naturally to some people. There are certain key traits natural-born entrepreneurs have stemming from an early age. Such entrepreneurs are resilient and have burning passion and willingness to take risks. They are creative, charismatic, and rather fearless and they possess a strong vision and a passion for what they believe in. Moreover, they have an innate ability to see opportunities where others see challenges. They keep learning through what they do and carve their own path to glory while creating value for others in the process. They believe entrepreneurship is more than just a title; it’s a way of thinking. As Richard Branson once famously said, “Entrepreneurship isn’t just a label – it’s a lifestyle.”  An evident example of such remarkable entrepreneurship is Charles Miraj, a visionary entrepreneur who started developing entrepreneurial traits at a young age. The entrepreneurial seeds were shown in Charles’ heart while he was in school. Though he wasn’t very industrious in academics, as an extrovert, he was part of many activities – including starting his music team named the ‘Rubber Band’ –, which taught him management and leadership skills. He has always had the quality to look ahead in business. “For me, entrepreneurship comes like that – naturally, as a lifestyle. People and relationships are important to me. This philosophy has empowered my thirty years of building and leading cutting-edge media companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the UAE,” opines Charles. The Beginning of Miraj Arabia Co. In 2005, Charles saw the potential in the Middle East for a communications, design, and events agency with a difference. Thus, he laid the foundation of Miraj Graphics in Manama, Bahrain. “To be honest, I don’t believe in the