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Olsson also highlighted the UAE’s growing importance as a launch pad for startups seeking regional and international expansion.

Al Hassan said Abu Dhabi's ambition is to become the world's first AI-native government.

Alwan also noted that resilience is not simply the ability to withstand challenges, but ability to continue creating value.

Dr. Al Katheeri explained that Hub71 is a prime example of the broader development strategy being used in Abu Dhabi’s technology sector.

The festival regularly convenes government officials, CEOs, entrepreneurs, mentors, and investors,

The assistant can also understand what is displayed on a user’s screen, allowing it to answer questions and carry out tasks based on on-screen content.

The “Culture & Education practice” and “RF Publicity” are designed to address growing demand for talent-led storytelling, live visibility, and audience connection.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) figures for 2025 showed outward FDI at QR210 billion, up 8.1% from 2024, and inward FDI at QR165.4 billion, up 2%.

The platform allows users to upload the URL of a published article to generate performance data such as estimated readership, referral traffic to company websites, and AI search citations.

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, lauded this performance, saying the results reflected continued confidence from businesses, investors, and trading partners in Dubai's economic environment and infrastructure. 

The “Sustainable Goodness" initiative aims to reduce food waste by donating eligible food shipments left uncleared at customs to the UAE Food Bank after health and safety checks.

Entrepreneur Middle East is now inviting nominations and recommendations for the agents and advisors who have stood out through market leadership, investor trust, major transactions, and resilience under pressure.

“SME in a Box is designed as a working product that removes friction from the system: fewer steps, fewer delays, and clearer costs from the outset. Founders can see what they are getting, how long it will take, and what it will cost before they begin," Ahmad Al Room Almheiri, CEO of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of DET, said.

The committee will oversee implementation of a two-year plan that includes training programs, the creation of incubators for agentic AI companies, and coordination with public and private sector partners.

The startups will participate in Hub71's 12-month Access Program, which provides up to AED250,000 in in-kind support and AED250,000 in cash through a SAFE note.

Alsarhan will succeed Dr. Nabeel Koshak, who has served as CEO since 2019. He will remain on the company’s board of directors after the transition.

Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, said Dubai’s events calendar will remain active through the summer months, supported by a campaign launching July 2 that will feature retail promotions and hospitality offers across the emirate.

Homegrown UAE unicorn brings together leading real estate partners in a citywide campaign celebrating the nation’s vision, safety and progress

The fund will back high-growth startups across AI, fintech, cybersecurity, cloud, gaming, loyalty, enterprise software, and customer experience technologies.

Announced at Conversations in London, Meta’s new Business Agent aims to help companies automate customer interactions, generate leads, recommend products, and close sales across its messaging platforms.

The combined capabilities will serve sectors including banking, healthcare, customer service, media, and government.

The fund will finance the development of Retal Heights, a mixed-use project planned on a 19,000-square-meter site in Almalqa district in Riyadh.

Why the Arab market cannot afford to sit out the most consequential shift in B2B marketing history and what it means to lead rather than catch up.

As Dubai’s cultural and entrepreneurial landscape continues to evolve, initiatives such as Visa Destinations Dubai are highlighting local businesses and community experiences that help define the city beyond its major attractions.

He added that Dubai remains focused on strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors.

DMCC is offering a 10% discount on one-year licence packages and 20% on multi-year set-ups, with some programme exclusions applying.

The move aligns with SPARK’s efforts to position Sharjah as a global hub for innovation, scientific research, and advanced technologie.

The expansion is part of wider efforts to build a sustainable education ecosystem aligned with Dubai’s long-term development goals,

Aligned with the Year of the Family, the event will focus on three family-centered priorities: building stronger family foundations, improving financial wellbeing for parents, and supporting families caring for aging parents.

The winner will receive a complimentary pass to FHS World scheduled for Dubai in September, along with meetings with investors and venture capital firms.