Growth Strategies

Following a milestone year that saw property sales reach an all-time high of AED80.4 billion, Emaar Properties has approved a full dividend payout, reinforcing strong shareholder returns.

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

The good news is that staying visible doesn’t always require a large marketing budget or a PR agency. There are simple things founders can do themselves to keep their brand relevant, trusted and present during uncertain periods.

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.

“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.

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.

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

Capital markets consolidate around gateways. Throughout financial history, liquidity has clustered in jurisdictions capable of aligning regulation, capital access, legal enforceability, and institutional confidence. In the digital era, that consolidation does not disappear. It intensifies. Infrastructure requires a center of gravity. For EDENA Capital Partners, that center is Hong Kong. With operations originating in 2023 […]

One of the clearest patterns in resilient organisations is how leaders communicate during instability.

Al Hashimy’s leadership has reflected the UAE’s broader diplomatic philosophy: one rooted in dialogue, multilateralism, and long-term cooperation rather than confrontation.

The Ministry emphasized that all tourism establishments continue to operate within approved regulatory frameworks while adhering strictly to safety and quality standards.

Across the three carriers, passengers have been advised to check flight status updates and travel to the airport only if they have confirmed bookings.

“For me, launching a business isn’t just about commercial success or money. It’s about taking that step, overcoming fear, and unlocking a new mindset."

"Across all my businesses, my vision is simple: build sustainable platforms that serve people, create opportunities, and give back more than they take.”

A 78-slide deck doesn’t create growth, and it won’t fix your business problems, but execution will. As SME ecosystems mature, specialists who implement, deliver, and take ownership are beating out generalists offering opinions.

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

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

“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."

“Radio’s strength isn’t volume or virality — it’s intimacy,” says Mariam (Maz) Hakim Presenter, Virgin Radio, Arabian Radio Network (ARN). “And in a fast-growing market like the UAE, where communities are still being shaped in real time, that intimacy remains incredibly valuable.” Maz Hakim has built a long-standing radio career in the Middle East through […]

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.

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.

“Whenever people dine at Spice Grill, we make it our mission to make them feel welcome, as if they are eating in their families’ homes."

The session was moderated by Tamara Pupic, Managing Editor of Entrepreneur Middle East.

In an interview with Entrepreneur Middle East, Ben Powell, Chief Middle East and APAC Investment Strategist, BlackRock Investment Institute, breaks down the firm’s newly released Full-Year Global Outlook 2026 and what shifting economic forces mean for investors. As global markets stand at the cusp of significant structural change, the BlackRock Investment Institute’s Full-Year Global Outlook […]