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The new funding will support Comfi’s next stage of growth, including scaling its underwriting and risk capabilities, expanding its product offering, and accelerating growth across key regional markets.

ANAX Capital founder and Director Tabinda Sanpal on launching a Category A–licensed brokerage firm in the UAE.

How employers can manage uncertainty while staying compliant with UAE labor law and safeguarding their workforce. Since the escalation of Iran-linked attacks on the UAE on February 28, 2026, elements of the UAE labor market have begun to mirror COVID-era responses, with companies revisiting layoffs, hiring freezes, and salary adjustments.  But unlike during the COVID19 […]

Fikrah HR Managing Director Sarah Brooks shares frontline insights on how employers and employees are reacting to rising uncertainty following the February 28, 2026, regional escalation. To assess the impact of the escalation of Iran-linked attacks on February 28, 2026, on the UAE labor market, Entrepreneur Middle East also spoke with Sarah Brooks, founder of […]

With roots dating back to 1863, SADER’s long-standing foundations and strategic evolution have enabled it to sustain operations without interruption amid the latest escalation in Lebanon.

Chairman and CEO of Al Mashrek Insurance and Reinsurance Alexandre Matossian speaks to the emotional weight and sense of purpose of running a business on the frontlines of crisis.

Joseph El Khoury, founder of Joseph El Khoury Design Studio, and Managing Partner at Ex Nihilo S.a.r.l., is shifting his businesses toward more scalable, less locally exposed models—while maintaining confidence in Lebanon’s enduring strength as a hub for creativity and talent.

Lebanese entrepreneurs explain that running a business in Lebanon brings both frustration and pride: “Frustration from instability, but pride in building something meaningful despite it.” I need to begin this story by sharing my own doubts about how to navigate reporting on Lebanese entrepreneurs during a period of escalating uncertainty. In early March 2026, I […]

The size of the 50-hotel AYARA network places the Patel Family Office-AHQ partnership among the largest individual hotel investment deals in Saudi Arabia to date.

Bioniq, a UK-headquartered personalized supplements company leveraging blood biomarker analysis to tailor nutrition, has been acquired by US global wellness brand Herbalife Ltd for up to US$150 million. The agreement for the sale of its assets to Herbalife Ltd is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and […]

Following a milestone year that saw property sales reach an all-time high of AED80.4 billion, Emaar Properties has approved a full dividend payout, reinforcing strong shareholder returns.

"Everything around us has evolved except the tools we rely on to protect ourselves in an emergency. That felt like a problem worth solving.”

Continued gym attendance across Dubai reflects strong public confidence in the UAE’s crisis management and the institutions guiding the response.

In a career defined by high-stakes interviews and global turning points, Hadley Gamble reflects on resilience, authenticity, and the discipline required to lead — both on screen and beyond it. Pinning Hadley Gamble down required a fair amount of patience.  We met at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai in early January, exchanged messages, […]

“Traditional media still has its place, but digital is where the real breakthroughs are happening,” says Casey Fitzgerald, Senior Content Director at Lovin’ Dubai, Augustus Media. From the launch,  The growth of the Lovin’ brand by Dubai-headquartered digital media group Augustus Media – from the launch of Lovin’ Dubai in 2015 to today’s network of […]

“I love television. I genuinely believe it still offers something special: surprise,” says Dina Butti, TV presenter at Dubai One, an English language entertainment television channel owned by Dubai Media Incorporated. “We live in an extremely curated world where we control what we watch, when we watch it, and how fast we consume it. Television […]

“Radio’s strength isn’t volume or virality — it’s intimacy,” says Mariam (Maz) Hakim Presenter, Virgin Radio, Arabian Radio Network (ARN). “And in a fast-growing market like the UAE, where communities are still being shaped in real time, that intimacy remains incredibly valuable.” Maz Hakim has built a long-standing radio career in the Middle East through […]

As Gate surpasses 49 million active users, Dr. Han points to security as the single most important factor in how those users choose a crypto exchange. “We have extensive experience and provide strong custody and security measures to protect user assets,” he says. It was at the Entrepreneur Leadership Awards 2025 by Entrepreneur Middle East […]

“It’s not flashy, but it’s foundational. We win because we didn’t start with a token or a fan product. We started with the athlete, in real environments, and built upward.”

Sayed Tayoun, Cluster General Managerof InterContinental Abu Dhabi and InterContinental Residences Abu Dhabi, on leading one of Abu Dhabi’s most historically powerful properties. Sayed Tayoun, Cluster General Manager of InterContinental Abu Dhabi and InterConti- nental Residences Abu Dhabi, is unfazed by the rapid expansion of Abu Dhabi’s hospitality market. With Abu Dhabi Tourism Strategy 2030 […]

H.E. Sarah Al Amiri, UAE Minister of Education, emphasized the role of education, science, and future skills as foundational components of national soft power during a session at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. Speaking at the Global Soft Power Summit—held in Davos for the first time—Al Amiri highlighted […]

At the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai, Lara Trump shared her views on media trust, authenticity on social platforms, and how AI is reshaping public perception.

Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar Properties and noon, took the stage at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai with a blunt message on power, scale, and disruption in a rapidly changing economy.

Moderated by Vishen Lakhiani, founder of Mindvalley, the session focused on how digital attention can be mobilized to drive meaningful social impact.

"We have a lot of influence and it would be shame not to use it for impact, for good. We should not forget that the numbers on the screen are actual people," MrBeast said.

"You don't only transmit information; you shape how young people see the world. That is why this summit comes under the theme 'Content for Good.' We see you as creators of impact and life. Media is not a job—it is a mission."

The 2026 edition of 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai features over 500 speakers with a combined following of more than 3 billion, and hosts over 100 SMEs and creator-founded startups to showcase products and ideas.

Alyazi Al Khattal, co-founder and CEO of Pulsar Group—a female leader shaping the region's engagement with cutting-edge technologies.

A Dubai-headquartered strategic advisory and investment platform, founded by Yigit Sezgin, is shaping landmark transactions and pioneering deal structures across global luxury and lifestyle real estate and hospitality markets.

INSEAD Board of Directors Chair Kristin Skogen Lund MBA'92J explains why business education must evolve to equip leaders with the skills to navigate AI-driven change and embed AI into strategic decision-making.