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AC3D, Electrogenos Magan Ltd, and Waverity were named winners on May 6.

As part of the partnership, WHOOP will establish an office in the UAE, expand its Advanced Labs offerings, introduce full Arabic localization across its digital platform, and launch the WHOOP-Mubadala Health Research Initiative.

ROX has set a target to reach annual production capacity of 300,000 units by 2030, contributing up to 10% to the UAE’s Operation 300Bn initiative .

As part of the initiative, Visa will be introducing “Neighborhood Legends,” a content series featuring businesses in Al Satwa, Al Quoz, and Al Barsha across dining, retail, lifestyle and creative services. 

The system is designed to help clinicians identify early signs of disease, simulate interventions, and guide treatment decisions using a continuously evolving health model.

One year after its debut at Make it in the Emirates 2026, Emirates Growth Fund launched the National Champions Program (NCP), a trilateral initiative developed alongside the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and the Ministry of Economy and Tourism to identify and systematically scale the UAE’s most capable industrial SMEs. At the same time, EGF signed a strategic industrial resilience agreement […]

The report confirmed that Oraseya Capital completed 25 investments in 2025, representing the highest number of transactions executed by a single investor in the UAE.

The initiative offers flexible payment terms for new and existing clients across the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, and other GCC markets.

“It’s not just about attending events or picking up a hobby, it directly impacts your health, your quality of life, and your contribution to society.”

Mashreq Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank and Emirates Development Bank have committed AED10 billion, AED2 billion, and AED6 billion, respectively, to support the growth and competitiveness of the UAE’s industrial sector.

The new capital will be used to accelerate its regional expansion, increase its footprint across key Gulf markets, and strengthen its seller ecosystem.

Sharjah also highlighted investment opportunities across manufacturing, with exports reaching more than 120 countries.

Real estate veteran with over three decades of experience to lead growth and expansion strategy. ANAX Developments has appointed Raja Alameddine as Chief Executive Officer of the real estate arm of ANAX Holding. Alameddine brings more than 30 years of experience in real estate development across regional and international markets. Over the course of his […]

H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, announced the launch of AED180 billion in industrial procurement opportunities aiming to localize over 5,000 products across sectors tied to economic, food and healthcare security.

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 […]

Under the collaboration, Seez’s AI models will support the platform’s Future Residual Value module, aiming to provide more accurate residual value predictions and help automotive stakeholders make better pricing, inventory and investment decisions

Achieved amid ongoing global and regional uncertainty, the milestone signals both the resilience of the UAE and Abu Dhabi’s financial infrastructure.

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 […]

Customers can participate in the initiative using the Careem app by placing food orders, purchasing groceries, sending money, or making direct donations.

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.

Each project will receive up to US$100,000 in funding, along with technical guidance, increased visibility and access to networking opportunities.

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.

According to its report, revenue rose 11% year-on-year to AED755 million, driven by portfolio expansion, higher occupancy, and improved rental rates. 

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.

The 2026 edition will offer a perspective on Saudi Arabia’s AI development, tracing its progress from early vision to ongoing implementation.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

The new report highlights the Kingdom's maturing private capital ecosystem and growing IPO momentum.