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The Future Founder Program 2026 will run from July 6-August 21 and is open to students aged 17-21 of all nationalities.

Initially available to eligible clients through Standard Chartered’s DIFC operations, the capability reinforces the UAE’s position as a leading hub for regulated digital asset activity and  represents the first phase of Standard Chartered’s broader global stablecoin proposition.

For decades, media buying has helped brands connect with audiences across television, radio, digital platforms, and, more recently, AI-powered advertising. As digital marketing has evolved, media buying has expanded beyond simply purchasing advertising space. According to a report, U.S. digital advertising reached $294.6 billion in revenue during 2025, reflecting 13.9% year-over-year growth and underscoring how […]

“Just as we nurture the cultural landscape, we consolidate our mission across every dimension of the city, including the way we plan our urban areas, harness data for policymaking, empower our people, attract investment, and support new sectors. Today’s approvals reflect the breadth of Dubai’s ambitions and the depth of its commitment to its residents and generations to come," H.H. Sheikh Hamdan said during a meeting with The Executive Council.

Based in Sharjah, the venture brings performance training, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and recovery services together under one roof.

The new guide, MEDESTHS, introduces a framework designed to help medical aesthetics brands create patient demand, measure marketing effectiveness and drive clinic-level product requests.

According to the real estate market index, Doha, Al Rayyan, and Al Dhaayen led in real estate transactions by financial value, recording QAR599 million, QAR538.6 million, and QAR368.3 million respectively.

Daman Markets has signed a sponsorship agreement with the UAE Boxing Federation to support athletes, coaches, and the wider boxing community in the country.

Dr. Samira Cutts and Mariska Stoffel join Eywa's growing network of experts advancing the conversation around wellness, longevity, and the science of the built environment.

The hackathon attracted 63 projects, with participants working in teams to develop AI-powered concepts and prototypes addressing opportunities across a range of sectors.

The program aims to help startups expand their operations and compete within the cybersecurity sector.

Hala Achkar Slaiby steps away from two decades at the world's top consulting firms and builds something entirely her own.

The program will address topics including healthy ageing, brain health, accessibility, age-inclusive work, intergenerational living, financial resilience, caregiving, AI and technology, lifelong learning, the silver economy, and urban and policy adaptation.

The Global AI Show, Global Games Show, and Global Blockchain Show are expected to attract more than 10,000 delegates and over 200 industry leaders.

The Global Games Show and Global Blockchain Show will be co-located with the Global AI Show, allowing attendees to access all three conferences with a single ticket.

Individuals from UAE and around the world can submit their concepts through the museum’s official social media channels, with further details to be announced later.

The new shared laboratory facility has beedeveloped in partnership with M42 and Attentive Science

The award recognizes achievements that demonstrate excellence, distinction, and measurable impact delivered in record time.

Dubai now has 2,223 EV charging stations, while registered users of the Green Charger Initiative have grown to 23,600, according to DEWA.

Since March 2026, Bayut Academy has delivered 38 specialised training sessions, attended by representatives from 104 unique real estate agencies across the UAE.

Dubai Future Foundation, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, has launched the “Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2026” report, an annual publication that identifies the most promising technologies expected to deliver significant impact across economies, industries, and societies in the years ahead. Technologies were selected based on three core criteria: novelty, transformative potential, and […]

"Like any powerful technology, there is always the risk of misuse if it falls into the wrong hands, which is why trust, governance, and responsible adoption remain so important."

The forum featured 13 high-level panel discussions, more than 80 speakers, and over 3,500 B2B meetings, reinforcing its role as a key platform for France-Gulf economic dialogue.

“Amid global and regional challenges and changes, Abu Dhabi continues to demonstrate its ability to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and prosperity," Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), said.

Brand Finance also assigned an AA+ rating to Digital Dubai, placing it among the world’s leading digital government entities.

The conference agenda will examine developments across gaming technology, esports, game publishing, game development, monetization models, and interactive entertainment.

A key focus of the event will be ecosystem development and collaboration between entrepreneurs, investors, regulators, developers, and corporate leaders.

The report also found that global trade is expected to remain resilient over the next two years but will operate under a different model shaped by artificial intelligence, tariff volatility, supply chain diversification and the global energy transition.

By now, our world is well aware of what artificial intelligence is, namely artificial general intelligence, and how it is reshaping industries, economies, and national security strategies at a pace only a few could have imagined a decade ago. As AI transforms to Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) one challenge remains surprisingly persistent: ensuring that women have […]

The report noted strong momentum across sectors including AI, FinTech, ClimateTech, Web3, and digital assets.