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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.

The new feature combines Mastercard's global infrastructure with botim's expanding financial ecosystem.

The inititative comes as part of a partnership between Creators HQ and Amazon Ads.

The fund was launched as part of the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit.

Leading global platforms including Snapchat, X, YouTube, TikTok, Meta, Disney+ and Twitch come together to examine the future of the creator economy.

The event is expected to further strengthen Hong Kong's position as a global technology hub, while serving as a platform to facilitate business and investment between Saudi Arabia and the wider APAC region, supported by MCIT.

Ambiente 2026 provides UAE companies with direct exposure to Europe's consumer goods market across its three main segments: Dining, Living and Giving.

ADSW 2026 will introduce new features, including additional platforms and AI-enabled digital systems to capture insights

The total number of registered businesses in the UAE reached 1.4 million by the end of 2025, underscoring the country's accelerating entrepreneurial growth.

The proposed AED1 billion partnership with China Railway No. 4 Engineering Group marks a major step in accelerating large-scale real estate development across the emirate.

The ratio of non-oil exports to imports increased to 42.3%, compared with 33.4% in the previous year.

Report shows that the Arab region's average annual spending per capita on food and non-alcoholic beverages is expected to keep going up to around US$2255 by the end of 2029.

The Riyadh-based forum held witnessed the signing of over 50 agreements aimed at strengthening the Kingdom's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

"There are a limitless number of challenges nowadays and not enough solutions. The job of any entrepreneur is to go in and solve a problem."

The forum also witnessed the launch of the "Empretec Saudi Fellowship" in partnership with UNCTAD.

A sense of intention sits at the heart of Neuk. From its name to its product design, the platform is built around the idea that navigating real estate should feel considered rather than overwhelming, guided rather than rushed. Neuk, inspired by the phrase “find your nook,” was conceived as a space where people can approach […]

Speakers highlighted the GCC's resilience and reforms as key factors in maintaining an advantage amid uneven global growth.

The forum is expected to attract more than 25,000 visitors over three days

The launch raises TECOM Group's total investments in the Innovation Hub project to reach AED2 billion

TwentyFour Basketball Academy is taking youth basketball in the UAE to a new level. The Academy has unveiled a training program designed to develop young athletes holistically – on and off the court. With new fitness and nutrition elements integrated into the curriculum, the program ensures that players are prepared for every stage of their […]

"We were never chasing speed or volume" - Yousif Al Mutawa, Chief Real Estate Officer at Shurooq.

While the global business ecosystem has largely come to terms with an AI-driven future, what remains to be seen is how transparent and trustworthy the technology's agents will be in the long run. Steadily making impactful inroads in this space is UAE-based Yango Tech—here's how.

BRIDGE Summit is the largest debut media, content, and entertainment event in the world.

The initiative connect the gaming ecosystem in Riyadh to help shape future game development.

The report also noted that women's participation in STEM fields in the Gulf exceeds the global average.

The pilot program will support 10 high-potential Emirati businesses.

The event will spotlight how artists and creators use live storytelling, creator-driven filmmaking, and direct fan relationships to build connections and long-term careers.

With more than 60,000 participants, 430 speakers, 1,200 CEOs, 260 agencies, and 150 exhibitors, the Summit offers an integrated view of how the next generation is influencing systems across media, education, culture, and technology.