Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

The 1.67 million square metre development is the world’s first Manchester City branded residential destination.

Vennre, a wealth creation platform enabling HENRYs (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) to access private market opportunities, today announced the successful close of its Pre-Series A funding round, raising USD 9.6 million through a hybrid equity and debt structure. The round was co-led by Vision Ventures and anb seed Fund, with participation from Sanabil 500, […]

The agreement strengthens trusted AI partnerships, supply chains, and innovation as the UAE expands its global role in artificial intelligence. The UAE has formally joined Pax Silica, a US-led initiative focused on strengthening innovation and supply chains amid rising global demand for AI-driven technologies. The agreement was signed in Abu Dhabi by UAE Minister of […]

Ahead of her upcoming visit to Dubai in 2026, dancer, choreographer, and digital creator GiaNina Paolantonio reflects on building a business on TikTok. When GiaNina Paolantonio arrives in Dubai as part of her 2026 world dance tour, it will mark another milestone in a career that has evolved far beyond the stage. Paolantonio’s performance résumé […]

Under the theme ‘Where We Belong’, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2026 will take place on January 31 and February 1 at Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK).Organized by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), SEF 2026 will convene founders alongside investors, creatives, policymakers and industry leaders, and an expected audience of 14,000 attendees.The headline […]

Artist Jet Le Parti Is Painting New Routes for Gulf Capital

Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Managing Director and Group CEO, Mubadala Investment Company, has been appointed Chair of the World Economic Forum’s International Business Council (IBC), becoming the first leader from the Middle East to hold the role since the council’s establishment. He will serve a two-year term. The IBC is a strategic advisory body within […]

Held under the title The Great Rebalancing: Artificial Intelligence, Jobs, and the Future of Inclusive Growth, the session at the UAE Pavillion at the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos brought together H.E. Badr Jafar, the UAE’s Special Envoy for Business and Philanthropy, and Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), for a […]

Dubai-based sustainable urban design developer SEE Holding has welcomed wellness advocate and author Maye Musk as the global voice of its flagship project The Sustainable City. The collaboration reflects The Sustainable City’s commitment to advancing sustainability as a holistic way of life, one that places people, community, and long-term well-being at the heart of urban […]

Dubai’s business ecosystem continues to demonstrate its ability to support the growth and scaling of data-driven companies, with Property Monitor’s integration into Dubizzle Group highlighting the emirate’s appeal to investors and strategic acquirers. Property Monitor established itself in the real estate sector by providing data-driven market intelligence, focusing on transparency, analytical rigor, and trusted insights […]

Blockchain infrastructure company Open World has announced the establishment of Saudi Arabia’s first RWA (Real-World Asset) Tokenization Center of Excellence. The RWA Center of Excellence will operate as a fully licensed and, as regulations are defined, in-Kingdom entity designed to accelerate compliant digital asset innovation for sovereign, enterprise, and institutional clients across Saudi Arabia and […]

e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of global technology group e& and Emergence, the US–based agentic frontier company, have entered a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of next-generation AI solutions across enterprises throughout the MENAT region (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye).  The collaboration aims to help organizations unlock operational efficiencies, faster and more accurate […]

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has announced that it successfully supported the establishment and expansion of 1,690 digital startups in Dubai during 2025. This represents an increase of 39.7% compared to 2024. Businesses specializing in artificial intelligence accounted for around 15% of the companies supported by the chamber, while fintech enterprises represented 12%. The combined […]

Why Australian Men Are Losing the Battle Against the Sun — And How to Change the Story This Summer

The paper references the sequencing of more than 850,000 genomes as part of the Emirati Genome Programme, positioning Abu Dhabi among the world’s leading national genomic programmes.

At the AURUM Global Launch in Dubai this January, Bryan Benson sat down for an interview that turned into something more personal than expected. The CEO of Aurum — a fintech company merging crypto banking with AI-powered trading — spoke candidly about the path that brought him here: from childhood memories of hyperinflation in Peru […]

A growing share of organizations adopting artificial intelligence in their customer service have reported an increase in customer satisfaction percentage, yet tech entrepreneur David Sztern, CEO of NLPearl, believes that few technologies have succeeded in making those interactions feel natural. NLPearl was built to bridge that gap by blending technical innovation with a clear operational […]

In a region driven by ambition, leadership, and rapid growth, confidence has become a defining factor of success. Yet for many entrepreneurs and professionals, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and hesitation continue to operate quietly beneath the surface, limiting performance despite outward success. Dr. Ana Kochoska, Medical Doctor and Certified Hypnotherapist, has seen this pattern repeatedly in […]

The landmark project aims to redefine urban living by combining cultural heritage and modern luxury.

Key topics at ADSW 2026 include the transformation of global energy systems, water and food security, nature conservation, and the impact of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

The funding round included participation from Joa Capital, abtal.vc, Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global, Sadu Capital, Plus VC, Hyperscope Ventures, A-Typical Ventures, and Plug and Play.

The event will bring together around 3,000 leaders from more than 130 countries across business, government, technology, and civil society.

HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has been appointed the Chairman of L'imad.

Designed as an integrated, citywide platform and led by DIFC, Dubai Future Finance Week brings together several major industry forums under a single, cohesive agenda, themed "Finance Reimagined: Where innovation meets policy and purpose."

Dr. Mujtaba Ali Khan on innovation, sustainability, and the future of healthcare at Burjeel Medical City

Speaking with Entrepreneur Middle East at DATE MENA, Yousif Hussain, Data & AI Advisory Leader at EY Middle East, shared his insights on AI adoption, the importance of data, and how businesses can leverage AI responsibly while maintaining the human element in decision-making. During the conversation, Hussain emphasized that while agentic AI and autonomous systems […]

The security industry in the Gulf is taking to the skies. No longer confined to walls and cameras, it now reaches into drones and autonomous systems. Mustafa Masri, founder of DSP Consultants, is shaping how UAVs are applied for medical delivery, agriculture, and security, transforming how developments monitor and manage their environments. Masri brings nearly […]

Kem is working on a financial model that reflects broader shifts underway in the sector. Founded in January 2023 by three young operators who grew up between Kuwait, California, and Georgia, the platform has gone from an “impossible” idea to a notable development in the region: a permissionless finance app built for the global south, […]

Seasoned leaders often shift their focus from personal achievement to creating enduring impact. After years of building and guiding complex organizations, they begin to apply their accumulated experience toward strengthening systems and communities. Wael Gad exemplifies this evolution. With over 32 years of experience driving transformation across the energy, manufacturing, and technology sectors, Gad now […]

The new feature combines Mastercard's global infrastructure with botim's expanding financial ecosystem.