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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

Nominations and submissions are open across Dubai and the UAE until April 21, 2026. Businesses and community initiatives can submit their stories directly via Sociabl’s website, Instagram, LinkedIn, or by tagging #SociablTrueStories.

RAW Coffee Company in Dubai is opening its mezzanine as a family-friendly workspace, offering children a supervised area for online classes while parents work.

The UAE has entered the ranks of the world’s top 10 exporting nations for the first time, according to the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) latest “World Trade Prospects and Statistics” report.  The report highlighted a sharp rise in the UAE’s goods and services trade, which grew from US$949 billion (AED3.5 trillion) in 2021 to US$1.637 […]

The festival will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and government stakeholders for free panels, workshops and consultations aimed at supporting startups and creating investment opportunities.

UAE-born gaming platform Exscape has appointed Mario Pérez Guerreira as Chief Growth Officer as it accelerates global expansion, following rapid early growth and millions of downloads.

The Business Support Package includes waivers for loan deferment fees, international courier charges for business card deliveries, cheque return fees due to unforeseen cash flow interruption, and business debit card replacement fees over the next few months.

Maison Safqa offers shoppers limited-time discounts of up to 80% on international and regional designer brands across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle.

At a high-level Investor Dialogue, Qatar’s investment agency highlighted the country’s resilient economy, strong fiscal management, and digital tools to support investors amid regional challenges.

Starting April 1, 2026, hotels are able to postpone paying 100% of sales fees on room bookings and food and beverage, along with the mandatory Tourism Dirham, for a period of three months.

History doesn’t repeat, but it often rhymes. Jonathan Liang explains why the 1990 Gulf crisis offers a vital roadmap for today’s markets.

The HealthCard®, a Swiss-patented tool developed by medicalswitzerland AG, uses NFC technology to give patients immediate access to their own medical records.

As global leaders convened for the World Economic Forum 2026, Eywa by R.Evolution participated in a session in Davos exploring evolving approaches to how cities are designed, built, and experienced. Hosted at Climate Hub Davos, the event introduced Eywa as an example of regenerative, longevity-focused real estate. Eywa represents a fundamental shift in real estate […]

As delivery commissions rise, new data shows most restaurant ad spend fails to generate real profit, and FATKID is here to optimize every order, ad, and menu for real growth.