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Business NewsHow UAE Property Buyers Are Rewriting the Rules of Engagement
The UAE property market continues to demonstrate a defining characteristic: resilience, not just in activity, but in mindset. Over the past few weeks, despite the challenging circumstances in the region, buyer behavior has not retreated, it has evolved and become more opportunity driven. What we are seeing is a more considered, more strategic approach to […] -
Business NewsUAE Crisis Response Has Reinforced Global Investor Confidence, Says Minister of Sports and Emirates Growth Fund Chairman: Make It In The Emirates 2026
“In the UAE, we truly believe that nothing beats doing business.” -
Business NewsUAE-Based Sarwa Becomes First Homegrown Fintech To Reach US$1 Billion in Assets
Achieved amid ongoing global and regional uncertainty, the milestone signals both the resilience of the UAE and Abu Dhabi’s financial infrastructure.
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Business NewsMake it in the Emirates 2026 Opens Today to Drive UAE’s Next Industrial Leap
Now underway at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates 2026 brings together government, industry leaders, and manufacturers to accelerate investment, partnerships, and technology-led growth. Kicking off today and running from May 4 to 7, 2026, Make it in the Emirates 2026 returns as a cornerstone of the UAE’s […]By Tamara Pupic -
Business Idea (Content Type)Resilience Is Measured by How Leaders Perform Under Pressure
There is a lot of conversation right now about uncertainty, and, in my opinion, most of it is missing the mark. Across the region and globally, businesses are operating in environments that feel more complex, less predictable, and increasingly demanding. Leaders are expected to deliver commercially, support their teams, and maintain momentum, often without the […] -
Business NewsWhere Certainty Meets Scale: The Industrial Move to the UAE’s North with RAKEZ
Beyond lean operational models that protect margins, RAKEZ has been able to unlock another core fact: reducing operational risk has become equally central to the equation. -
Business NewsInside VentureOne: How Abu Dhabi’s Venture Builder Is Advancing Purpose-Driven Deep Tech
Reda Nidhakou, CEO of Abu Dhabi-based venture builder VentureOne, says the deep technology solutions that will stand the test of time are not necessarily those built on novelty and perfection, but something much simpler. -
Business NewsIntegrity Across Jurisdictions: Shabbir S. Wakhariya’s Journey in Cross-Border Corporate Law
As global companies expand into new markets, opportunity is often accompanied by regulatory complexity. India, in particular, presents a dynamic investment landscape shaped by evolving policies, sector-specific rules, and procedural nuances. For international corporations entering the country, legal guidance requires more than technical fluency. It calls for a practitioner who understands both the letter of […] -
Business NewsCareem Launches Donation Campaign with World Food Program to Support Lebanon Amid Crisis
Customers can participate in the initiative using the Careem app by placing food orders, purchasing groceries, sending money, or making direct donations. -
Business NewsDubai Founders HQ Generates 15 Advanced Deals, 3 Signed Agreements in First Wave of Accelerator Program
Partnerships that typically take 12 months or more to develop were accelerated into a three-month timeline, with some moving from introductions to signed agreements within a single cycle. -
Business NewsIstanbul Is Not a Footnote. Turkey’s US$31 Billion Unicorn Economy Demands Your Full Attention.
The State of Unicorns: Turkey 2026 Report, developed and published by Lucidity Insights and Entrepreneur Middle East, covers the global unicorn landscape as context, Turkey’s structural advantages and constraints, full company profiles and milestone timelines for all eight unicorns, the female founder data, the cautionary tales of Getir and Papara told fully and fairly, and a chapter on the earlier generation of Turkish startups — GittiGidiyor, Yemeksepeti, Gram Games — that paved the way. -
EntrepreneursEntrepreneurship Isn’t Freedom—And Dr. (CA) Ankur Aggarwal Isn’t Pretending It Is
In a market driven by scale and spectacle, Dr. (CA) Ankur Aggarwal, Chairman of BNW Developments, offers a different perspective one rooted in authenticity, responsibility, and presence. In this candid conversation, he reflects on leadership, entrepreneurship, and why real success is not built on perception, but on staying true to who you are.By Mina Vucic -
Business NewsExpo City Dubai Foundation Backs Seven Projects Addressing Extreme Heat in Global South
Each project will receive up to US$100,000 in funding, along with technical guidance, increased visibility and access to networking opportunities. -
Business Newse& Reports 15.1% Revenue Growth in Q1 2026, Net Profit Reaches AED2.9 Billion
The UAE-based technology group posted consolidated revenue of AED19.4 billion and EBITDA of AED8.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026, alongside a 30.8% increase in global subscribers to 248 million. -
Growth Strategies“We Got Funded!” Online Gifting Platform Udora Raises US$10 Million Private Round to Scale Across MENA; Targets Saudi Launch in Q3 2026
The new funding will also be used to expand its product catalog, localization efforts, technology upgrades, and AI-powered personalization. -
Business NewsTECOM Group Posts 12% Increase in Net Profit in First Quarter of 2026
According to its report, revenue rose 11% year-on-year to AED755 million, driven by portfolio expansion, higher occupancy, and improved rental rates. -
LeadershipWomen Hold 7% of GCC Board Seats in 2026; UAE Ranks Highest, Report Says
As of January 2026, women occupy 403 board seats across the GCC, held by 341 individuals, an increase from 390 seats held by 334 women in 2025. -
Business NewsGlobal AI Show 2026 to Take Place in Riyadh From June 29-30, 2026
The 2026 edition will offer a perspective on Saudi Arabia’s AI development, tracing its progress from early vision to ongoing implementation. -
Business NewsCreative Zone Teams Up with RAKEZ, Mashreq NEO Biz to Launch Young Entrepreneurs’ Business Setup Program
The initiative brings together Creative Zone, RAKEZ, Mashreq NEO BIZ, DHL, Zoho and other partners to provide bundled startup support valued at more than AED 15,000 at no additional cost. -
FinanceNavigating a More Connected World: How the UAE Is Becoming the Wealth Bridge for Globally Mobile Entrepreneurs
As the UAE grows both organically and through its ability to attract high-net-worth individuals and professional investors, demand for sophisticated and internationally aligned wealth solutions is rising. For many clients, the UAE is no longer simply a place to live or base a business—it has become the anchor of their broader cross-border wealth strategy. -
LifestyleNew Platform Launched to Boost Dubai Femtech Visibility; Maps Over 150 Ecosystem Players
“FemTech in Dubai” maps 90 companies, 20 leaders, 17 clinics, 15 investors and 10 accelerators, offering a structured overview of Dubai’s femtech and digital health landscape. -
Business NewsME by Meliá Dubai Launches Four-Day Marketplace to Support Local Brands, Offering 40 Free Booths
From May 7-10, ME by Meliá Dubai will host a marketplace in its signature atrium, in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, featuring locally made abayas, jalabiyas and artisanal perfumes. -
Business NewsUAE Tops Global Entrepreneurship Rankings for Fifth Straight Year
The country posted strong results in the quality of its entrepreneurship environment, scoring 7.0 in the National Entrepreneurship Context Index (NECI) for 2025, which measures the quality of a country’s entrepreneurial environment based on expert assessments. -
Starting a BusinessComfi Raises US$65M Pre-Series A Led by Iliad Partners, with First Regional Investments from Yango Ventures and Raw Ventures
The new funding will support Comfi’s next stage of growth, including scaling its underwriting and risk capabilities, expanding its product offering, and accelerating growth across key regional markets.By Tamara Pupic -
LifestyleBeyond Home Cares: How Rafeeq Connect is Redefining Elderly Support
As loneliness emerges as a growing yet often overlooked challenge of aging in an increasingly modern life, UAE-based startup Rafeeq Connect is rethinking elderly care by offering in-person and virtual companionship services designed to complement family support. -
Business News77% of Founders in Saudi Arabia Are Considering IPOs: Endeavor KSA and SVC Report
The new report highlights the Kingdom’s maturing private capital ecosystem and growing IPO momentum. -
Business NewsSheraa Launches AED5 Million Entrepreneurs Resilience Fund to Empower Startups and SMEs in Key Sectors
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has launched the Entrepreneurs Resilience Fund to provide fast-tracked financial, operational, and marketing support for Sharjah-based startups and SMEs. Launched under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sheraa, the fund supports businesses in key sectors that play an important role in maintaining economic stability, […] -
Starting a Business“We Got Funded!” Saudi Tech Startup Signit Raises US$15 Million Series A Led By Raed Ventures to Scale AI-Powered Contract Management
The funding will support its next growth phase as it expands beyond e-signatures into AI-powered contract lifecycle management, including tools for drafting, negotiation, tracking, and compliance -
LeadershipANAX Capital Founder Tabinda Sanpal’s Vision for Finance in Dubai
ANAX Capital founder and Director Tabinda Sanpal on launching a Category A–licensed brokerage firm in the UAE.By Tamara Pupic -
Business NewsWorld’s Largest Residential Building in Dubai Nears Completion as Al Habtoor Tower Tops Out at 86 Floors
Al Habtoor Tower comprises 1,740 residential units, with phased handovers set to begin this summer starting with more than 1,300 apartments. -
TechnologyCNTXT AI introduces Munsit Emirati TTS, the most accurate native Emirati voice model, setting a new benchmark for Arabic speech
CNTXT AI today announced the launch of Munsit Emirati TTS, a text to speech model designed to generate real time, human-like Emirati Arabic for enterprise and consumer applications. The release comes as voice technology continues to evolve rapidly worldwide, with recent launches from companies such as Google, OpenAI, and ElevenLabs pushing improvements in how AI […] -
Business NewsDubai SME Teams Up with Noon Food to Boost Emirati-Owned F&B SMEs
Under the collaboration, noon Food will waive onboarding fees for Dubai SME members, implement a five-year commission structure, and provide marketing support to boost brand visibility. -
Business NewsMada Media Partners With Hills Advertising to Elevate UAE’s Digital Out-Of-Home Advertising Industry
At the regional level, the out-of-home advertising sector is witnessing significant growth. -
Business NewsDIFC to Become World’s First AI-Native Financial Center
The initiative is expected to generate US$3.5 billion (AED 12.9 billion) in economic benefits and create 25,000 jobs. -
LeadershipAiming to Create Landmark Projects that Rethink Lifestyle Experiences Across Dubai and Beyond: Xu Ma on the Rise of Tomorrow World Properties
A 20 year investor journey to building – Tomorrow World, Founder and Chairman Xu Ma is reimagining how developments can shape the way people live, connect, and thrive. -
TechnologyHow Find My Doctor Is Building an Integrated At-Home Healthcare Model to Expand Access Across Pakistan’s Growing Population
Access to healthcare remains a complex challenge in many parts of the world, where cost, distance, and fragmented systems can shape how and when patients receive care. Within this context, Saad Wahab Siddiqui, CEO and Founder of Find My Doctor, has focused on developing a model that simplifies how individuals engage with primary healthcare. However, […] -
LeadershipHow the UAE Turns Pressure Into Capability
The country’s real advantage is how its systems learn and reorganize under strain. -
Business NewsDubai Chamber of Commerce, Mashreq Hold Dialogue on Financing Solutions to Strengthen Private Sector Resilience
Discussions covered sector financing priorities, highlighting the need for flexible funding and innovative banking options to support adaptability, continuity, and private sector resilience. -
Business NewsTikTok, Blossom Launch Second SME Empowerment Program for AI-driven Startups in KSA, Offering Up to US$60,000 in Grants
The three-month accelerator program offers mentorship, funding support, and ecosystem access. Participants may receive up to US$60,000 in grants to implement their innovative solutions in the market. -
Technology3 Hours a Day: Inside the App Quietly Winning the Attention Economy
Faisal Zaidi, President of Exscape, joined Mina Vucic on Paradigm to discuss how gaming is evolving in the age of the attention economy, why engagement, not just downloads—is the real metric that matters, and how Exscape is building a global, telecom-powered ecosystem designed to keep users playing, competing, and coming back.By Mina Vucic -
Business NewsCrisis, Done Right: A Guide for UAE Employers
How employers can manage uncertainty while staying compliant with UAE labor law and safeguarding their workforce. Since the escalation of Iran-linked attacks on the UAE on February 28, 2026, elements of the UAE labor market have begun to mirror COVID-era responses, with companies revisiting layoffs, hiring freezes, and salary adjustments. But unlike during the COVID19 […]By Tamara Pupic -
Business NewsPeople Under Pressure: An HR View of the UAE Workforce Response to Crisis
Fikrah HR Managing Director Sarah Brooks shares frontline insights on how employers and employees are reacting to rising uncertainty following the February 28, 2026, regional escalation. To assess the impact of the escalation of Iran-linked attacks on February 28, 2026, on the UAE labor market, Entrepreneur Middle East also spoke with Sarah Brooks, founder of […]By Tamara Pupic -
Business NewsSaudi Arabia: FII Institute Launches 2026 FII Innovators Pitch in partnership with MIT Solve
Startups are invited to apply for the opportunity to pitch live on stage at the 10th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII10), gaining exposure to a global community of leading investors, policymakers, and changemakers. -
Business NewsDubai Strengthens Position as Hub for Unicorn Companies, Digital Innovation, Executives Say
Dubai has become a key launchpad for fast-growing companies, offering an agile environment that supports innovation and expansion into regional and global markets. -
Business NewsDubai Launches “Work from Park” Initiative
Dubai Municipality will introduce remote working spaces in public parks starting May, as part of efforts to support flexible work and align with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33. -
Business NewsWhere Dubai Meets Abu Dhabi: ORA Developers’ Next Chapter in the UAE
ORA Developers is doubling its footprint in Ghantoot with a AED 30 billion vision, but beyond the scale, Chairman Naguib Sawiris is focused on something less tangible: building communities that prioritize lifestyle, wellbeing, and long-term impact over short-term returns.By Mina Vucic -
TechnologyYP Club launches PioneerOS to help founders find the right people to build and scale their businesses
The new platform combines intelligent matchmaking, curated founder experiences, and impact tracking to help entrepreneurs scale through the right connections -
Growth StrategiesStop Selling Products and Start Telling Stories Because People Don’t Buy Features, They Buy Belonging
I have seen too many businesses sit in frustration, convinced they have built something better, only to watch competitors with objectively weaker products outperform them. And every time, the same question comes up: Why are we not winning if our product is better? The uncomfortable answer is this: your product is not the problem. Your […]By Wael Mckee -
Business News“We Got Funded!” Dubai-based Ray Raises US$1.2 Million Seed Round to Launch Tap-to-Pay Powerbank Sharing in UAE and Scale Across GCC
The startup is planning to expand its charging station network to 2,000 locations across high-traffic venues in the UAE by the end of 2026. -
Business NewsDubai South Unveils New Incentives to Ease Operations for Free Zone Firms
The incentives include support for new company formation, facilitation of license renewals, and exemption from late renewal fines.By Aalia Ahmed -
Business NewsUAE Ranked Among World’s Top AI Hubs in New Stanford Index
Report shows that the UAE demonstrates high levels of AI adoption exceeding expectations relative to GDP per capita, alongside Singapore. -
Business NewsWomen’s Pavilion Expo City Dubai Announces Winners of Second FemTech Hackathon
The winners of the second edition of the FemTech Hackathon at the Women’s Pavilion, Expo City Dubai have been announced. An AI-powered decision engine designed to eliminate clinical misdiagnosis, a menstrual-cycle-synced nutrition app and a wearable device to prevent and treat mastitis are among the winning innovations. The hackathon brought together 46 students, aged 16-18 […] -
Business NewsNasdaq Dubai Raises Over US$8 Billion in Q1 Debt Listings
The performance reflects sustained issuer activity and steady investor demand across global fixed income markets.