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As businesses race to keep up with algorithms, saturated markets, and dwindling attention spans, four creative entrepreneurs reflect on how staying rooted in identity, morals, and community has helped them grow without losing authenticity (and why that may be the most scalable strategy of all).

More than 300 global and regional speakers offered 250 talks, workshops, and experiential sessions.

“One of the biggest trust challenges in traditional models is the distance between buyer and the true owner of the car. By ensuring every listing on Carabia comes directly from a verified private owner, we remove that opacity.”

As the CEO of the Emirates Literature Foundation, Ahlam Bolooki has shaped the organisation into a reliable haven for reading, writing, and cultural exchange. Ahead of the 18th edition of the Foundation’s flagship Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, she discusses nurturing local writers, championing translation, safeguarding human creativity in the age of AI, and building a community where stories connect generations and cultures.

Insights from a 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 panel.

Insights from a 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 panel.

"A particularly defining example I can share is from as far back as 1960, when our visionary founder, Masaru Ibuka, envisioned AI as the future of electronics. That forward-thinking mindset has been part of our DNA and today this vision has become our reality; to unleash human imagination and creativity with AI."

"Our goal is clear: become the leading AI job-simulation platform in the Middle East."

"Uoma was born from that belief — to give people a safe, judgment-free space where they can express what's going on inside and start reshaping their emotional story."

"Our vision is that no matter which emirate you receive care in, you can trust that your treatment is supported by locally built, nationally aligned, patient-first health technology."

"noqodi was built on a clear vision: to create a secure, inclusive, and reliable national payments ecosystem that supports the UAE's accelerated shift toward a fully digital economy."

Armand Arton founded Arton Capital nearly two decades ago with a simple view: to make global citizenship an accessible reality. Today, amid rising global wealth, evolving foreign investment policies, and an unpredictable sociopolitical climate, this Canada-based firm with a global presence is reshaping the discourse surrounding borders, security, and opportunity.

As the UAE continues to record a steep surge in the number of company registrations per year, RAKEZ —with its many manufacturing hubs and services that cater to over 50 sectors— is steadily building upon its reputation as a free zone that goes beyond just issuing business licenses.

While the global business ecosystem has largely come to terms with an AI-driven future, what remains to be seen is how transparent and trustworthy the technology's agents will be in the long run. Steadily making impactful inroads in this space is UAE-based Yango Tech—here's how.

Fade had already cemented his spot in the UAE as a beloved radio host and media personality long before he maneuvered his way into wellness entrepreneurship by launching Fade Fit. But with the healthy snacks line, Fade gets to do something that has long underscored his various business endeavors: to leave behind a lasting legacy for his children.

Just three months since the official launch of Innovation City, the Ras Al Khaimah-based technology freezone is setting benchmarks that offer a new perspective on what it means to foster founder-centric innovation.

"Chase things that excite you, that make you think, give yourself time to enjoy the little moments, and stop scrolling social media for inspiration of what your life should be like."

"My greatest achievement is not just one project or company, but the fact that I built a path where opportunities for myself and my family are limitless, and where I can also create opportunities for others."

The partnership announcement was made official on November 25, 2025.

"The point of creating any video content is to raise awareness and attract people. You attract them first, and then they can go to your website, call you, and find all the information they want."

Global AI leaders explore how the next wave of intelligent systems is transforming industries, unlocking entrepreneurship, and advancing human-centric innovation.

The FII9 Innovators Pitch 2025, hosted by the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, spotlighted five startups that presented breakthrough AI-powered solutions transforming healthcare, sustainable materials, and next-generation computing. In this series, we explore how each of these innovators is shaping the future with technologies designed to deliver real-world impact.

The FII9 Innovators Pitch 2025, hosted by the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, spotlighted five startups that presented breakthrough AI-powered solutions transforming healthcare, sustainable materials, and next-generation computing. In this series, we explore how each of these innovators is shaping the future with technologies designed to deliver real-world impact.

From carpets and cosmetics to components used in the nuclear energy sector, here's an in-depth look at how the many manufacturing hubs at RAKEZ are enabling the production of diverse products in the UAE.

"Loyalty is never instant; it is built slowly, over years, sometimes decades. For Babyshop, it has come from being present in people's lives at the moments that matter most."

Mehta on what it means to lead a company whose journey has been reflective of the nation's own growth tale, why effective succession planning is paramount to a family business, and the lessons he's learned from the brand's founder- his father Yogesh "Yogi" Mehta.

"The question isn't whether sustainability matters– it's whether you're moving on it while competitors hesitate."

COO Chema Basterrechea explains why every RHG guest experience feels both globally consistent and locally meaningful.

"Through advanced deep ocean exploration using robotics, data innovation, digital twins and equitable partnerships, OceanQuest aims to shine a light on the deep ocean so we can better understand its role in the Earth system."

With the launch of two new lines of HPE ProLiant servers, the tech giant has expanded its pioneering 'Saudi-Made' portfolio. Beyond just servers, however, here's how the initiative is setting the stage for a whole new high-tech industry in Saudi Arabia.