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Entrepreneur Middle East invites GCC corporate and business leaders to share how they are protecting operations, managing teams, sustaining investor confidence, and identifying opportunity amid disruption. As regional tensions continue to evolve, businesses across the GCC are operating in an increasingly complex and uncertain environment. Entrepreneur Middle East is inviting founders, SME and large business […]

Global oil prices rose sharply following continued military strikes involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, heightening concerns over energy supply disruptions and renewed inflationary pressure. Brent crude increased 6.4% to US$77.57 a barrel after briefly surpassing US$82.00, while US crude climbed 6.13% to US$71.13. In early Asian trading on Monday, oil prices surged more […]

The DFSA has said that it will continue to closely monitor developments in the region.

The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Team also reviewed the readiness of command and control centres, the effectiveness of early warning and logistical support systems, and the integration of government business continuity plans within a unified framework designed to strengthen the emirate’s resilience and response capacity. Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al […]

When senior leaders lead through both their behaviour and their strategy, customer excellence becomes part of everyday operations rather than just an ambition.

"While the UK media focuses on the "exit," the UAE is focused on "The 3 Cs" I hold dear: Competence, Credibility, and Care."

If Silicon Valley were being designed today, it would require more than talent and capital.

LEAP 2026 is set to convene more than 200,000 participants as Saudi Arabia accelerates its innovation ambitions under Vision 2030. Riyadh will once again host LEAP as the global technology event returns for its fifth edition from 13 to 16 April 2026. Co-organized by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the Saudi Federation […]

"With our AI gamified solution, we make every trivia experience a personalized journey, making learning fun and interactive."

“This is a UAE-born innovation addressing a gap that exists globally: wellness tools have largely ignored the spiritual foundations that guide daily life for so many, both here and around the world."

The 2024 Summit in Dubai was officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s largest lecture event.

The program will culminate on March 7 with full participation in the Megacampus Summit’s main-stage programming.

In its first international expansion, DIFC is taking the Dubai FinTech Summit to Pakistan — a strategic move that signals rising global confidence in the country’s digital finance ecosystem and reshapes the UAE–South Asia economic corridor.

Trescon has marked its 10-year anniversary, outlining its growth from a Bengaluru-founded startup into a regional platform delivery company operating across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. Mohammed Saleem (founder and Chairman), Mithun Shetty (Vice Chairman), and Swarnavo Roy (Managing Director) founded the company in 2016. In 2021, Trescon opened its UAE office and […]

The ‘Wheely Card’ is hand-delivered by chauffeurs in a bespoke sandstone brown box with a black foil logo, complete with a leather luggage tag including an AirTag, making it a thoughtful International Women’s Day gift for women who value time, ease, discretion, privacy, efficiency, and uninterrupted moments. This International Women’s Day, celebrate the women who […]

Across these investments, the fund has partnered alongside established names in global venture capital and technology.

The new digital arm of MELT Global aims to bridge the gap between live events and their long-term digital presence. MELT Media has introduced a new digital offering designed to reshape how culture, live platforms, and destinations present themselves online. Operating as the digital arm of MELT Global, MELT Media was created to address a […]

Raed Ventures, one of Saudi Arabia’s pioneering VC firms, is doubling down on early- and mid-stage tech startups and embedding AI as a strategic advantage, positioning its portfolio for sustainable growth in the Kingdom’s evolving ecosystem.

Student founders across the UAE have until February 28, 2026, to apply for the 2026 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards, with the national competition set for March 28, 2026, and winners progressing to regional and global stages. The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA), a competition for university and college students who run a business while pursuing […]

This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region. Amit Kaushal has served as Group Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding since February 2018. During his tenure, he has led the Group’s transformation and sustained growth, […]

Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has backed Dubai-born deep-tech company Immensa to accelerate its global expansion and scale its digital spare parts platform. The investment strengthens advanced manufacturing capabilities from the UAE while building more resilient, on-demand supply chains for industries worldwide.

This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region. From helping his father run a jewellery store in Sharjah’s Gold Souk to becoming a leading Indian entrepreneur in the UAE, Jigar Sagar’s journey is a testament […]

This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region. As the Chairman of Choithrams, Lekhu Thakurdas Pagarani stands as the driving force behind Choithrams, one of the UAE’s leading supermarket chains with a formidable presence across […]

This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region. Omar Gull founded Clédor to revolutionise the Middle East’s real estate sector through technological innovation. Recognising industry challenges; slow processes, lack of transparency, and limited buyer access, […]

This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region. Affectionately known as “MR GOLDEN VISA”, Dyuti Parruck is the Co-Founder and CEO of Decisive Zone, one of Dubai’s leading business setup consultancies. He has helped thousands […]

This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region. Group President of Jashanmal Group, Tony Jashanmal was born in Kuwait in 1947. He completed his secondary education in India, attended high school in Villars, Switzerland, and […]

This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region. Dinesh Sharma, is a highly experienced and transformational leader with over 30 years of expertise in managing consumer banking and risk functions across Asia, Europe, the Middle […]

This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region. With over four decades of industry experience, Deepak Babani has played a pivotal role in transforming Eros Group into a leading distributor and retailer of global brands […]

Inside Saudi Venture Capital Company, CEO Nabeel Koshak is transforming the Kingdom’s startup scene. Through strategic fund-of-funds investments, growth-stage support, and sector-focused programs, SVC is building a sustainable, globally competitive VC ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.

At SuperReturn Saudi, Ali Abussaud of Hala Capital explains how the Kingdom’s venture ecosystem is evolving. With a focus on FinTech, AI, logistics, and expanding into private equity and credit, Hala Capital is positioning itself to lead Saudi Arabia’s next era of financial growth.