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More than 300 global and regional speakers offered 250 talks, workshops, and experiential sessions.

The UAE’s 2026 plastics ban is ultimately not about eliminating a material. It is about redesigning an entire economic flow.

The market eventually sees through inflated claims. What remains visible over time is consistency.

The ninth edition of the festival combines business formation, creativity, investment, and culture under the theme ‘Where We Belong’

The accelerator will culminate in a Demo Day at the Dubai Esports and Games Festival in May 2026

The hub empowers social entrepreneurs to develop community-focused solutions that address social priorities

Cultural moments on their own don’t build industries. What builds longevity is the ability to execute consistently, with intention and discipline over time.

Yes, take action. But do not try to win the year in a month.

Dubai Media City, the Middle East’s leading hub for the media and content creation sector, is marking its 25th anniversary, celebrating a legacy of innovation and growth across the creative industries. One of TECOM Group PJSC’s 10 business districts, Dubai Media City has played a central role in positioning Dubai as a global media hub […]

Companies that reduce heat load, conserve water, improve efficiency, or harden infrastructure are not selling virtue; they are selling continuity, compliance, and margin.

The 1.67 million square metre development is the world’s first Manchester City branded residential destination.

This commitment follows the US$525 million investment led by funds advised by Permira.

Vennre, a wealth creation platform enabling HENRYs (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) to access private market opportunities, today announced the successful close of its Pre-Series A funding round, raising USD 9.6 million through a hybrid equity and debt structure. The round was co-led by Vision Ventures and anb seed Fund, with participation from Sanabil 500, […]

“One of the biggest trust challenges in traditional models is the distance between buyer and the true owner of the car. By ensuring every listing on Carabia comes directly from a verified private owner, we remove that opacity.”

The agreement strengthens trusted AI partnerships, supply chains, and innovation as the UAE expands its global role in artificial intelligence. The UAE has formally joined Pax Silica, a US-led initiative focused on strengthening innovation and supply chains amid rising global demand for AI-driven technologies. The agreement was signed in Abu Dhabi by UAE Minister of […]

Under the theme ‘Where We Belong’, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2026 will take place on January 31 and February 1 at Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK).Organized by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), SEF 2026 will convene founders alongside investors, creatives, policymakers and industry leaders, and an expected audience of 14,000 attendees.The headline […]

Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Managing Director and Group CEO, Mubadala Investment Company, has been appointed Chair of the World Economic Forum’s International Business Council (IBC), becoming the first leader from the Middle East to hold the role since the council’s establishment. He will serve a two-year term. The IBC is a strategic advisory body within […]

Held under the title The Great Rebalancing: Artificial Intelligence, Jobs, and the Future of Inclusive Growth, the session at the UAE Pavillion at the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos brought together H.E. Badr Jafar, the UAE’s Special Envoy for Business and Philanthropy, and Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), for a […]

Dubai-based sustainable urban design developer SEE Holding has welcomed wellness advocate and author Maye Musk as the global voice of its flagship project The Sustainable City. The collaboration reflects The Sustainable City’s commitment to advancing sustainability as a holistic way of life, one that places people, community, and long-term well-being at the heart of urban […]

Dubai doesn’t just build skyscrapers—it builds scale. In a city where ambition is currency and execution is king, companies that combine vision with discipline don’t simply grow—they become integral to something bigger. Property Monitor’s integration into Dubizzle Group is a case in point: a homegrown proptech player that evolved from market disruptor to strategic asset […]

Blockchain infrastructure company Open World has announced the establishment of Saudi Arabia’s first RWA (Real-World Asset) Tokenization Center of Excellence. The RWA Center of Excellence will operate as a fully licensed and, as regulations are defined, in-Kingdom entity designed to accelerate compliant digital asset innovation for sovereign, enterprise, and institutional clients across Saudi Arabia and […]

e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of global technology group e& and Emergence, the US–based agentic frontier company, have entered a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of next-generation AI solutions across enterprises throughout the MENAT region (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye).  The collaboration aims to help organizations unlock operational efficiencies, faster and more accurate […]

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has announced that it successfully supported the establishment and expansion of 1,690 digital startups in Dubai during 2025. This represents an increase of 39.7% compared to 2024. Businesses specializing in artificial intelligence accounted for around 15% of the companies supported by the chamber, while fintech enterprises represented 12%. The combined […]

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 […]

The paper references the sequencing of more than 850,000 genomes as part of the Emirati Genome Programme, positioning Abu Dhabi among the world’s leading national genomic programmes.

The event will also see the world’s most promising food-tech founders pitch live at the Gulfood NXT Stage.

The annual statistics reflect the quality of the real estate sector in the emirate, says Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation.

The deal aims to empower People of Determination across the UAE.

As the CEO of the Emirates Literature Foundation, Ahlam Bolooki has shaped the organisation into a reliable haven for reading, writing, and cultural exchange. Ahead of the 18th edition of the Foundation’s flagship Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, she discusses nurturing local writers, championing translation, safeguarding human creativity in the age of AI, and building a community where stories connect generations and cultures.

The landmark project aims to redefine urban living by combining cultural heritage and modern luxury.