Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

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.

The initiative is expected to generate US$3.5 billion (AED 12.9 billion) in economic benefits and create 25,000 jobs.

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.

Discussions covered sector financing priorities, highlighting the need for flexible funding and innovative banking options to support adaptability, continuity, and private sector resilience.

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.

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.

Dubai has become a key launchpad for fast-growing companies, offering an agile environment that supports innovation and expansion into regional and global markets.

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.

Report shows that the UAE demonstrates high levels of AI adoption exceeding expectations relative to GDP per capita, alongside Singapore.

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 […]

The performance reflects sustained issuer activity and steady investor demand across global fixed income markets.

With a total project value of approximately US$70 million, LuzOra Residences is designed as a hybrid Hotel and Residences concept, combining the benefits of home ownership with hotel-style convenience.

The agreement will give Emirati-owned SMEs access to real estate-related activities, training, and partnerships across key industries, supporting broader economic and sector growth goals.

Bain Capital has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), expanding its Middle East presence and strengthening investor ties.

UAE hotel revenues rose 9.7% to AED49.21 billion in 2025, with guest numbers hitting a record 32.34 million, according to Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri.

Dubai-based RGB has partnered with BNC Publishing, publisher of Entrepreneur Middle East and Entrepreneur Al Arabiya, to scale access to verified health content across the region.

Running until June 30, 2026, the campaign rewards SMEs for increasing and maintaining account balances, with a total prize pool of AED 1 million.

Covers rental, relocation, and transition costs for buyers of Eywa Tree of Life, with applications open until June 30, 2026, or until capacity is reached.

Governed autonomy is not a limitation on what AI agents can do. It is the architecture that earns them the organizational trust to operate at all, says Abdullah Asiri, Founder and CEO of Lucidya.

Businesses investing in research and innovation can now benefit from Phase 1 of the UAE’s R&D tax incentives program, which offers non-refundable tax credits of up to 50% on qualifying expenditure capped at AED5 million.

The agreement is aimed at improving access to banking services for businesses in the free zone, supporting entrepreneurs, start-ups and established companies through faster onboarding and digital financial solutions.

For Rami Rasamny, the outdoors is not an escape from leadership. It is where leadership is revealed. In high mountains, there is no room for posturing, no hiding from pressure, and no shortcut around discomfort. That belief has shaped both his own life and the philosophy behind Life Happens Outdoors, the premium adventure company he […]

Spinneys is launching The Chef’s Counter on April 15, featuring a rotating lineup of chefs and culinary entrepreneurs each week, offering customers continued access to the region’s independent dining scene.

CBUAE data shows sustained economic momentum in 2025, with non-oil growth driving diversification, while regulatory reforms and digital initiatives strengthen financial stability.

Abu Dhabi-based platform targets global expansion of luxury dining and members’ clubs following ten-figure deal

Businesses are invited to submit their profiles via the company’s social media page for a chance to be featured.

The relief measures include temporary flexibility in authorization, licensing and administrative requirements, adjustments to governance and staffing arrangements as remote work continues, and extended timelines for regulatory reporting and supervisory processes.

Now available in the Meta AI app and on meta.ai, Muse Spark is a natively multimodal reasoning model that can handle both simple queries and more complex problems requiring deep reasoning.

A Dubai-based student entrepreneur has launched a football-focused app to help young talent connect directly with international coaches and scouts. At just 17, Nirmay Teckchandani has turned a personal barrier into a scalable solution with the launch of Kick Connect, an app designed to give emerging footballers a direct pathway to showcase their talent and […]

In moments of uncertainty, Dubai’s property market is showing not hesitation, but a shift toward more deliberate, intent-driven buyer behavior, according to early March data from Bayut. Bayut data comparing property search activity between March 1–31, 2026, and January 2026 shows that engagement with sales listings remained active, with only moderate shifts in volume and […]