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Business NewsWhy The Hardest Moments Often Shape The Strongest Founders
SmartCrowd CEO Riz Ahmed shares why entrepreneurship is defined by overcoming challenges, keeping teams united, and maintaining focus during uncertain times.By Mina Vucic -
Business NewsSaudi Venture Capital Company Invests US$1.2 Billion, Contributes to the Kingdom’s Pole Position Across the Region in VC Funding
The report showed that SVC’s strategy contributed to the Kingdom’s maintaining its first rank in the MENA region for the third straight year in VC funding in 2025, reaching a historic total of US$1.7 billion. -
LifestyleThe Science of Calm: Staying Centered When Everything Feels Out of Control
When the mind begins to spiral into worry about what might happen next, small actions can help the nervous system return to a calmer state. These practices may seem simple, but they can make a meaningful difference, especially to help ground ourselves in the present moment to help the nervous system settle.
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LeadershipBeyond Emergency Response: Why Crisis Preparedness Has Become a Board‑Level Imperative in the Middle East
The board’s role is not to predict every crisis. It is to build the conditions for disciplined agility: the right information flows, the right decision rights, the right supplier ecosystem, and the right care for people. -
Business NewsUAE Fintech Platform Ziina Partners With Business Setup Firm Virtuzone to Simplify Payments for Startups
Ziina’s platform allows merchants to accept payments in several ways, including payment links, QR code payments, Tap to Pay, card acceptance, and bank transfers. -
Business NewsDubai Chamber Meets 35 Business Groups and Councils to Discuss Sector Needs
Representatives of participating Business Groups and Councils expressed confidence in the resilience of Dubai’s economy. -
LifestyleROJA London: The Art of Ultra-Luxury Perfumery
ROJA London has carved a rare position in the fragrance industry by blending British craftsmanship, rare ingredients, and artistic storytelling to define the world of ultra-luxury perfumery. -
Business NewsDubai Remains Strong and Committed to Business Continuity, Says H.H. Sheikh Hamdan
The private event saw 300 leaders from across the emirate’s business sector convene, as well as the attendance of UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation H.E. Reem Al Hashimy -
Business News“We Got Funded!” UAE-Based Investment Firm Shorooq Joins US$1.03 Billion Funding Round for Ex-Meta Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun’s New Venture
Shorooq joined a global group of investors backing Yann LeCun’s Paris-based AI startup AMI Labs in a US$1.03 billion seed round aimed at developing next-generation “world model” artificial intelligence. -
Business NewsShaping Web3 Brands: The Entrepreneur Behind One of Crypto’s Most Influential Marketing Agencies
EAK Digital’s influence extends beyond PR, marketing, and events, and into the industry’s most trusted key opinion leaders (KOLs) network forged through a decade of in-person relationship building. Korhaliller first collaborated with now well-known Web3 voices such as Lark Davis, EllioTrades and Crypto Banter in 2019, long before they became mainstream crypto influencers. -
Business NewsMagure Secures Three ISO Certifications for Secure, Quality Enterprise AI Systems
Magure noted that the certifications align with the UAE’s broader push toward responsible and secure AI adoption, including the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, DIFC’s Data Protection and AI-related regulatory guidance, Dubai Electronic Security Centre’s AI Security Policy, and the Abu Dhabi Government’s Digital Strategy. -
Business NewsBuilding With Purpose: How Karma Developers Steps Up to Support the Dubai Community
Karma Developers approaches real estate with a focus on people, communities, and long-term impact. Beyond construction, the company engages in social initiatives, sustainability efforts, and partnerships that reflect its commitment to responsible development. -
LifestyleDubai’s Gyms Offer a Snapshot of the City’s Economic Resilience
Continued gym attendance across Dubai reflects strong public confidence in the UAE’s crisis management and the institutions guiding the response.By Tamara Pupic -
EntrepreneursDubai’s Strength Has Always Been Its Leadership and Vision
There are moments when a city is tested. When residents pause and reflect on what makes it strong in the first place. This past week has been one of those moments for many of us living in Dubai. Yet if there is one thing that defines this city, it is resilience. Dubai has never been […] -
LeadershipFive Crisis Communication Principles Every Business Leader Should Know
Crises are rarely comfortable for any leader. But when communication is handled well, they can also become moments that demonstrate credibility, responsibility and trust.By Ian Hainey -
Business NewsThe Resilient Founder: Why Personal Planning is Now a Business Priority
The bravest thing a founder can do right now is not the most visible thing. It is the quiet, deliberate work of ensuring that everything they have built can outlast the version of them that built it. -
LeadershipWhen a Nation Trusts Its Women, the Future Changes
The Future Shifts When a Nation Trusts Its Women Leadership is tested in practice rather than in theory during times of economicrecalibration and regional unpredictability. When the world seems to be changing underour feet, a country’s strength is demonstrated by its leaders. As a young Emirati girl who grew up surrounded by the aroma of […] -
Business NewsThe Executive Selection: Õura Ring
Oura Ring 4 is sleaker, smarter and tailor made just for you. -
TechnologyThe Executive Selection: Yango Yasmina AI Powered Speakers Expand with New Ramadan Features
While AI speaker trends are focused on integrating advanced generative AI for more nuanced, personalized interactions, Yango Yasmina ups the ante by incorporating new Ramadan features. Yango Group’s bilingual AI assistant Yasmina is rolling out a set of Ramadan-focused updates in both Arabic and English, to help users keep track of the Ramadan calendar, stay […] -
Growth StrategiesEDENA Capital Partners and the Strategic Role of Hong Kong as the Primary Engine of the Master Rail
Capital markets consolidate around gateways. Throughout financial history, liquidity has clustered in jurisdictions capable of aligning regulation, capital access, legal enforceability, and institutional confidence. In the digital era, that consolidation does not disappear. It intensifies. Infrastructure requires a center of gravity. For EDENA Capital Partners, that center is Hong Kong. With operations originating in 2023 […] -
Business NewsEntME Resilience Issue: Inside the GCC’s Business Response to Heightened Regional Tensions — Live Updates
Despite the uncertainty caused by escalating regional tensions, the GCC’s private sector continues to press ahead. In this live-updating feature, Entrepreneur Middle East tracks how founders, executives, and operators are navigating real-time challenges—sharing the obstacles they face and the practical solutions keeping their businesses running. Scroll down to explore our Resilience Playbook—a curated collection of […] -
Business NewsWhen Uncertainty Hits, the Strongest Startups Protect Cash First
In times of geopolitical and economic uncertainty, startups that prioritize cash flow management gain the stability needed to survive and adapt. Entrepreneur Moyn Islam explains why financial discipline, not rapid growth, becomes the most important strategy for founders navigating volatile markets.By Mina Vucic -
Business NewsWhen Travel Stops: How to Lead Through a Crisis
As the recent tensions in the Middle East escalated at a rapid pace, flights were being cancelled, leaving clients stranded. At first, we assumed the disruption would be temporary. A few months earlier, a regional incident had briefly closed airspace over Qatar, but flights resumed within hours. This time was different. Flights began disappearing from […] -
Business NewsWhy Employee Well-Being Is Becoming A Leadership Priority In Uncertain Times
One of the clearest patterns in resilient organisations is how leaders communicate during instability. -
Business NewsIn Times Of Conflict, Money Moves — Hasnae Taleb Explains Where
Capital strategist Hasnae Taleb explains how the US-Israel-Iran conflict is reshaping global capital flows, with investors quietly repositioning into safe havens, growth markets, and overlooked sectors.By Mina Vucic -
EntrepreneursThe Real Battle Is Confidence and Dubai Knows How to Rebuild It
There are moments when a city’s true identity is not revealed by its skyline, its luxury, or its headlines, but by how it behaves under pressure. This is one of those moments. The current instability across parts of the Middle East have created fear, hesitation, and uncertainty. Markets react. Consumers become cautious. Investors delay. Founders […] -
EntrepreneursROJA London: The Art of Ultra-Luxury Perfumery
In the world of luxury fragrance, where new brands launch almost daily and celebrity names dominate headlines, few houses command the level of reverence reserved for Roja Dove’s fragrance house, ROJA London. Since its debut in 2011, the brand has positioned itself not merely as a perfume company, but as a guardian of haute perfumery—where […] -
MarketingNextAud.io Announces Exclusive Agreement with AdsWizz to Sell Streaming and Podcast Inventory in MENA Region
NextAud.io today announced that it has entered into an agreement with AdsWizz Inc. to become AdsWizz’s exclusive sales representative for advertising on streaming and podcasts in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Egypt. In addition, NextAud.io is now AdsWizz’s preferred reseller for this inventory in Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, […] -
Business NewsIWD 2026: Entrepreneur Middle East Honors H.E. Reem Al Hashimy’s Leadership in a Time of Crisis
Al Hashimy’s leadership has reflected the UAE’s broader diplomatic philosophy: one rooted in dialogue, multilateralism, and long-term cooperation rather than confrontation. -
Business NewsUAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism Affirms Smooth Operations Amid Regional Developments
The Ministry emphasized that all tourism establishments continue to operate within approved regulatory frameworks while adhering strictly to safety and quality standards. -
Business NewsGradual Flight Resumptions Signal Resilience in the UAE Aviation Sector
Across the three carriers, passengers have been advised to check flight status updates and travel to the airport only if they have confirmed bookings. -
EntrepreneursBonds That Build: How Ghizlan Guenez Turned Founder Lessons into a Platform for Women Entrepreneurs
“For me, launching a business isn’t just about commercial success or money. It’s about taking that step, overcoming fear, and unlocking a new mindset.” -
LeadershipWitness to Power: Hadley Gamble’s Career Offers Lessons in Leadership and Media Strategy
In a career defined by high-stakes interviews and global turning points, Hadley Gamble reflects on resilience, authenticity, and the discipline required to lead — both on screen and beyond it. Pinning Hadley Gamble down required a fair amount of patience. We met at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai in early January, exchanged messages, […]By Tamara Pupic -
Business News“UAE Banking and Financial Sector is Resilient, Strong, and Stable,” Says UAE Central Bank Governor H.E. Khaled Mohamed Balama
H.E. Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, said the UAE’s banking and financial sector continues to operate normally, with institutions delivering services nationwide without disruption. “The UAE’s banking and financial sector continues to demonstrate the highest levels of resilience and stability,” he said, noting that banks, financial institutions, […] -
EntrepreneursThe Art Of Giving Back: Palestinian-American Entrepreneur Fadie Musallet on Building Businesses Rooted in Philanthropy
“Across all my businesses, my vision is simple: build sustainable platforms that serve people, create opportunities, and give back more than they take.” -
MarketingBrand Communications in Uncertain Times: Speak, Step Back, or Stay Silent?
Periods of regional instability place communications teams under immediate pressure. News cycles move quickly, social feeds amplify fragments of information, and stakeholders begin asking questions before facts fully settle. In these moments, one decision becomes central to brand leadership: should we speak, slow down, or stay silent? This requires tactful judgment about visibility, timing, and […] -
Business NewsSPARK, Nokia Sign MoU to Advance Innovation and Talent Development
Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nokia Solutions and Networks AE to expand collaboration in knowledge exchange, accelerate innovation, and develop capacity-building programs aimed at strengthening the regional innovation ecosystem. The agreement was signed during SPARK’s annual Ramadan Majlis in the presence of Her Highness Sheikha […] -
Business NewsFive Skills Business Leaders Need in Uncertain Times
Whether it’s a geo-political flashpoint or tech-driven disruption reshaping your industry in real time, one thing is increasingly clear: the operating environment for leaders has never been more volatile. The ability to navigate this successfully is what will separate the great from the rest. These are five skills that we work with leaders on. Not […] -
Business NewsPowerpoints are Great, But Performance Matters More
A 78-slide deck doesn’t create growth, and it won’t fix your business problems, but execution will. As SME ecosystems mature, specialists who implement, deliver, and take ownership are beating out generalists offering opinions.By Ramy Jallad -
EntrepreneursAmir Mukumov On Why Personal Branding Is The New Alpha For The Ultra Wealthy
For most of modern business history, the ultra-wealthy relied on a familiar formula. Build strong companies, structure assets intelligently, cultivate private networks, and let reputation travel through bankers, lawyers, and trusted intermediaries. That model still works, but the environment has changed. Today, investors, founders, and premium clients who move serious capital spend a significant part […] -
Business NewsEntrepreneur Middle East Calls on GCC Business Leaders to Share Crisis Playbooks
Entrepreneur Middle East invites GCC corporate and business leaders to share how they are protecting operations, managing teams, sustaining investor confidence, and identifying opportunity amid disruption. As regional tensions continue to evolve, businesses across the GCC are operating in an increasingly complex and uncertain environment. Entrepreneur Middle East is inviting founders, SME and large business […] -
Business NewsOil Prices Jump as Middle East Conflict Escalates
Global oil prices rose sharply following continued military strikes involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, heightening concerns over energy supply disruptions and renewed inflationary pressure. Brent crude increased 6.4% to US$77.57 a barrel after briefly surpassing US$82.00, while US crude climbed 6.13% to US$71.13. In early Asian trading on Monday, oil prices surged more […] -
Business NewsNasdaq Dubai to Remain Temporarily Closed Until March 3, 2026
The DFSA has said that it will continue to closely monitor developments in the region. -
Business NewsAbu Dhabi Emergency Team Stresses Responsible Institutional and Media Communication Amid Regional Developments
The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Team also reviewed the readiness of command and control centres, the effectiveness of early warning and logistical support systems, and the integration of government business continuity plans within a unified framework designed to strengthen the emirate’s resilience and response capacity. Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al […] -
Business NewsThe Leadership Ripple That Customers Feel
When senior leaders lead through both their behaviour and their strategy, customer excellence becomes part of everyday operations rather than just an ambition.By Rahul Singh -
Starting a BusinessDubai Holding Unveils Global Accelerator to Fast-Track Circular Innovation
Meet the 15 scale-ups shaping the future of the UAE’s circular economy with the support of Dubai Holding. -
Entrepreneurs“We Got Funded!” UAE-Based Rewa Secures Undisclosed Seed Funding Round, and Launches New Digital Rent Payments and Rewards App
The newly secured funding will support Rewa’s expansion across Dubai, with plans to scale across the wider UAE and into the GCC. -
Business NewsWhy the UK’s Tech Talent is Finding its Heart in Dubai
“While the UK media focuses on the “exit,” the UAE is focused on “The 3 Cs” I hold dear: Competence, Credibility, and Care.”By Farida Gibbs -
Business NewsAbu Dhabi Can Now Build the Next Silicon Valley
If Silicon Valley were being designed today, it would require more than talent and capital.By Adam Haklili -
Business NewsLEAP 2026 to Return to Riyadh for Fifth Edition in April 2026
LEAP 2026 is set to convene more than 200,000 participants as Saudi Arabia accelerates its innovation ambitions under Vision 2030. Riyadh will once again host LEAP as the global technology event returns for its fifth edition from 13 to 16 April 2026. Co-organized by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the Saudi Federation […] -
EntrepreneursCreate Apps Success Stories: How QAi is Personalizing Learning, One Quiz at a Time
“With our AI gamified solution, we make every trivia experience a personalized journey, making learning fun and interactive.” -
Business NewsCreate Apps Success Stories: How UAE-Based Rūhi Is Redefining Wellness for a Faith Driven Generation
“This is a UAE-born innovation addressing a gap that exists globally: wellness tools have largely ignored the spiritual foundations that guide daily life for so many, both here and around the world.” -
LeadershipThe Kingdom of Opportunity: Why Investors Can’t Ignore Saudi Arabia
Khalid Alsaeed highlights why Saudi Arabia has become the “land of opportunity,” citing Vision 2030 reforms, a young entrepreneurial population, and a tech-driven ecosystem that is attracting global investors.