The fund will mobilize up to AED5 million through public- and private-sector partners, combining equity-free grants with tailored programming, fast-tracked funding decisions, and hands-on advisory support.
The updated financing ecosystem includes the First-time Founders Loan, AI & Robotics Loan, Revolving Loan, Small Loan, Working Capital Loan, Fixed Assets Loan, and Expansion Loan.
Launched at the end of May by co-founders Federica Bonometti and Malahat Peyvandi, REVYN is the UAE's first zero-commission resale marketplace, designed to make buying and selling pre-loved fashion and everyday items as seamless as purchasing something brand new.
Attracting foreign investment is only the first step. As competition for global capital intensifies, the UAE's long-term advantage may lie in its ability to foster the relationships and sense of belonging that encourage companies to stay, grow, and reinvest.
The initiatives benefited 428 companies through measures including extended deadlines for suspended customs duties, installment payment options for customs duties, and an 80% reduction in financial penalties.
The banking solution also includes access to personal and business accounts, point-of-sale (POS) services, and trade finance and foreign exchange solutions.
Through initiatives such as Innovation City, Arnous says the focus is on creating an environment where future-focused companies can establish, scale, and collaborate.
Kanoo says that the technologies capable of creating the world's next trillion-dollar companies will be those with the ability to generate value across multiple industries.
The UAE Energy Strategy 2050 aims to triple the contribution of renewable energy while investing between AED150 billion and AED200 billion by 2030 to meet growing energy demand.
The department issued 4,597 new licenses during the six-month period, up 5% year-on-year, while 33,572 licenses were renewed, reflecting 2% growth compared to the first half of 2025.
Under the agreement, small and medium-sized enterprises will have access to digital business account opening and financing solutions designed to support business operations and growth.
By the time shoppers reach checkout, businesses have already invested in attracting them, helping them discover the right product and building confidence in their brand. Every additional click, repeated action or moment of uncertainty creates another opportunity for a potential sale to become an abandoned cart.
As Managing Director of Next Generation Equity, Rihab Saad is helping families, entrepreneurs, and investors navigate life-changing decisions by combining commercial expertise with a deeply human approach.
After years as a teacher in Sharjah, retirement gave her the opportunity to turn that passion into something more. What started in her kitchen gradually evolved into Chocoleaf, a premium handcrafted chocolate brand built around quality, creativity, and meaningful celebrations.
The Emirati Supplier Program currently includes partnerships with more than 84 organizations, creating procurement opportunities for 1,070 registered Emirati enterprises.