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Founders should be choosing strategic expansion over retrenchment, reinforcing a long-term growth outlook despite market volatility.

Both parties aim to strengthen the presence of homegrown businesses, startups and SMEs across modern sales channels.

PRYPCO Blocks, the fractional real estate investment arm of PRYPCO, has launched “Flip the Blocks,” a new investment strategy focused on unlocking value from undervalued properties in prime Dubai locations.  By identifying assets priced below market value and enhancing them through renovation, the initiative opens access to professionally managed property flipping, with entry starting from […]

Yango Tech has launched a new business practice focused on autonomous AI agents that execute real operational tasks across customer service, analytics, compliance and decision-making as demand for scalable AI accelerates across the Middle East.

Eligible applicants can apply through the “Emirati” section on the Dubai Now app, with submissions open until June 30, 2026.

The three-month, highly curated accelerator is offering venture capital through Blossom Capital, advanced technical enablement, market-entry support, enterprise and government pilots, and connectivity to MENA’s investor ecosystem. 

It introduces five key measures, including enhanced access to liquidity, temporary relief on liquidity and funding ratios, and the release of capital buffers to give banks greater flexibility in supporting the economy.

Across sectors such as trade, logistics, finance and tourism, businesses continue to operate and adapt despite external pressures, further reinforcing confidence in Dubai’s economic outlook.

Saudi Aramco’s venture capital arm Wa’ed Ventures has made an undisclosed investment in US-based Resemble AI, supporting the regional deployment of AI-powered fraud detection and verification technologies.

A new hospitality platform introduces a funding model designed to help restaurants grow without debt or equity dilution while attracting new customers.

Starlink is now reportedly available in the UAE, following the country’s addition to the company’s official coverage map.

As of December 31, 2025, the bank’s assets reached AED 61 billion, a 64% increase year-on-year, while customer deposits surpassed AED 57 billion, up 66%.

As global headlines distort the reality on the ground, startups across the Middle East are facing a new challenge: perception. While ecosystems remain active and resilient, shifting investor sentiment is quietly reshaping capital flows, forcing founders to adapt to a more disciplined and selective funding environment.

In a more volatile global environment, the question facing financial leaders is shifting. It is no longer simply about how fast a product can scale or how cheaply it can be distributed. It now depends on the system’s ability to remain reliable under pressure.

Presight is investing in six AI startups under its AI Innovation Ecosystem to advance next-generation intelligent systems worldwide.

EW Partners, led by Jessica Wong, is scaling Saudi startups globally. With over $1 billion AUM, international investors, and successes like J&T Express, the firm combines strategic support and sector focus to turn local ventures into global champions.

“The regional escalations made World Monitor visible, not useful,” says the CEO behind Anghami, the MENA region’s first Nasdaq-listed music streaming platform, who is now helping millions understand major global developments in real time.

Data from Bayut and dubizzle shows how the UAE’s digital marketplace quickly rebounded after a short slowdown, with buyer engagement, listings and inquiries across multiple sectors recovering within days.

Despite regional uncertainties, Dubai’s design community continues to adapt with resilience, keeping projects moving while adjusting to a changing environment.

Yango Tech CEO Vladimir Razuvaev explains why entrepreneurs are built for uncertain times—and why the best founders stay focused on building products that solve real problems.

SmartCrowd CEO Riz Ahmed shares why entrepreneurship is defined by overcoming challenges, keeping teams united, and maintaining focus during uncertain times.

The report showed that SVC’s strategy contributed to the Kingdom’s maintaining its first rank in the MENA region for the third straight year in VC funding in 2025, reaching a historic total of US$1.7 billion.

Ziina’s platform allows merchants to accept payments in several ways, including payment links, QR code payments, Tap to Pay, card acceptance, and bank transfers.

Representatives of participating Business Groups and Councils expressed confidence in the resilience of Dubai’s economy.

The private event saw 300 leaders from across the emirate’s business sector convene, as well as the attendance of UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation H.E. Reem Al Hashimy

Shorooq joined a global group of investors backing Yann LeCun’s Paris-based AI startup AMI Labs in a US$1.03 billion seed round aimed at developing next-generation “world model” artificial intelligence.

EAK Digital’s influence extends beyond PR, marketing, and events, and into the industry’s most trusted key opinion leaders (KOLs) network forged through a decade of in-person relationship building. Korhaliller first collaborated with now well-known Web3 voices such as Lark Davis, EllioTrades and Crypto Banter in 2019, long before they became mainstream crypto influencers.

Magure noted that the certifications align with the UAE’s broader push toward responsible and secure AI adoption, including the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, DIFC’s Data Protection and AI-related regulatory guidance, Dubai Electronic Security Centre’s AI Security Policy, and the Abu Dhabi Government’s Digital Strategy.

Karma Developers approaches real estate with a focus on people, communities, and long-term impact. Beyond construction, the company engages in social initiatives, sustainability efforts, and partnerships that reflect its commitment to responsible development.

The bravest thing a founder can do right now is not the most visible thing. It is the quiet, deliberate work of ensuring that everything they have built can outlast the version of them that built it.