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Sheraa Launches AED5 Million Entrepreneurs Resilience Fund to Empower Startups and SMEs in Key Sectors

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has launched the Entrepreneurs Resilience Fund to provide fast-tracked financial, operational, and marketing support for Sharjah-based startups and SMEs.  Launched under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sheraa, the fund supports businesses in key sectors that play an important role in maintaining economic stability, […]
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Crisis, Done Right: A Guide for UAE Employers

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 […]
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People Under Pressure: An HR View of the UAE Workforce Response to Crisis

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 […]
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Women’s Pavilion Expo City Dubai Announces Winners of Second FemTech Hackathon

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 […]