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Business NewsNUMU Unites 30 UAE Restaurant Brands for Week-Long Culinary Showcase
UAE GEMS positions itself less as a traditional promotion and more as a coordinated demand-generation moment within the UAE’s food delivery ecosystem. -
EntrepreneursMR PORTER London: A Contemporary Classic
MR PORTER London founder discusses hospitality, design, growth and London’s competitive dining scene. -
Business Idea (Content Type)Moyn Islam on Reinvention, Resilience, and Building Beyond Business
On a recent episode of Paradigm, entrepreneur and BE co-founder Moyn Islam reflected on the mindset, resilience, and long-term vision that shaped his journey from uncertainty to global scale. Moving beyond business headlines, the conversation explored the future of digital ecosystems, entrepreneurship, and why the next generation of founders will need to build communities, not just companies.By Mina Vucic
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Social MediaLinkedIn Was Never Meant To Make You Famous
Why most experts are withdrawing from LinkedIn, and how understanding the platform changes everything. -
Business NewsVision Golfe 2026 Returns to Paris From June 18-19 Under the Theme “From Cooperation to Transformation”; Business Leaders from France and GCC to Convene
Vision Golfe 2026 takes place in a moment when geopolitics is no longer a backdrop to commerce, but a direct input into economic decision-making, from export controls and investment screening to industrial policy and supply-chain security. -
Business NewsDubai Property Market Surges to Record AED252 Billion; Overseas Demand Stays Strong Amid Regional Shifts
The combination of record-breaking Q1 growth and a post-conflict recovery serves as a blueprint for Dubai’s stability and its status as a destination for global capital. -
Business NewsDubai Chamber of Commerce’s Record-Breaking 30,000 Membership Renewals in April 2026 Signal Strong Business Confidence
The record number of membership renewals underlines Dubai’s strong capacity to adapt to global shifts, supported by a forward-looking vision that prioritises sustainable growth, competitiveness, and business resilience. -
Business NewsNon-Oil Sector Led GCC Economic Growth in Q3 of 2025 as Diversification Accelerates
At the real GDP level, the non-oil sector accounted for 70.7%, compared to 29.3% for the oil sector. -
Business NewsUAE Ministry of Finance Revises eInvoicing Rules In Move Driven By Business Feedback
The Ministry has also amended eInvoicing accreditation rules to enable local companies to partner with international providers, supporting knowledge transfer and accelerating the UAE’s digital transformation. -
LeadershipWhy the UAE Remains Central to Klay Group’s Global Wealth Strategy
Kalpesh Khakhria, Group Chairman, and Shivkumar Rohira, CEO EMEA, Klay Group, outline how disciplined advice, long-term focus, and deliberate risk-taking define the firm’s approach to navigating often complex investment landscape.By Tamara Pupic -
LeadershipFrom Liverpool to Dubai: Adam Thornhill’s Multi-Sector Entrepreneurial Journey
The founder of Relate Consultancies on building businesses across transport, travel, property, and consultancy—and now helping foreign nationals and international companies establish and grow in the UAE. -
Business NewsArada Acquires Controlling Stake in Abu Dhabi’s Reem Hospital
The acquisition is part of Arada’s AED2 billion commitment to expand Reem Hospital’s healthcare services across the UAE. -
Business NewsADNOC Becomes First Official Partner to Support UAE’s New AED1 Billion Industrial Resilience Fund
MoIAT, EDB, and ADNOC sign an agreement at Make it in the Emirates 2026 to expand local manufacturing and strengthen supply chains. -
Business NewsMoIAT’s Startup Pitch Competition Announces Winners at Make it in the Emirates 2026
AC3D, Electrogenos Magan Ltd, and Waverity were named winners on May 6. -
Business NewsMubadala Backs WHOOP Expansion in UAE With US$75 Million Investment
As part of the partnership, WHOOP will establish an office in the UAE, expand its Advanced Labs offerings, introduce full Arabic localization across its digital platform, and launch the WHOOP-Mubadala Health Research Initiative. -
Business NewsHow ROX is Building a UAE-Rooted AI-Driven Ecosystem to Support Operation 300Bn
ROX has set a target to reach annual production capacity of 300,000 units by 2030, contributing up to 10% to the UAE’s Operation 300Bn initiative . -
Business NewsVisa Launches Neighborhood-First Campaign to Spotlight UAE Homegrown Businesses
As part of the initiative, Visa will be introducing “Neighborhood Legends,” a content series featuring businesses in Al Satwa, Al Quoz, and Al Barsha across dining, retail, lifestyle and creative services. -
Business NewsAbu Dhabi-Based Prepaire Labs to Roll Out “Digital Twin” System for Early Disease Detection
The system is designed to help clinicians identify early signs of disease, simulate interventions, and guide treatment decisions using a continuously evolving health model. -
Business NewsEmirates Growth Fund Unveils National Champions Program at MIITE 2026
One year after its debut at Make it in the Emirates 2026, Emirates Growth Fund launched the National Champions Program (NCP), a trilateral initiative developed alongside the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and the Ministry of Economy and Tourism to identify and systematically scale the UAE’s most capable industrial SMEs. At the same time, EGF signed a strategic industrial resilience agreement […] -
Business NewsOraseya Capital Named UAE’s Most Active Investor for Two Consecutive Years; Ranks Third in MENA
The report confirmed that Oraseya Capital completed 25 investments in 2025, representing the highest number of transactions executed by a single investor in the UAE. -
Business NewsFoodics Launches “Forward Together” to Support F&B Operators in the UAE
The initiative offers flexible payment terms for new and existing clients across the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, and other GCC markets. -
Business NewsSaudi Sports for All President Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed Positions Physical Activity as Economic Imperative
“It’s not just about attending events or picking up a hobby, it directly impacts your health, your quality of life, and your contribution to society.” -
Business NewsMake it in the Emirates 2026 Day 2: MoIAT Secures AED18 Billion in Financing Commitments for the Industrial Sector
Mashreq Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank and Emirates Development Bank have committed AED10 billion, AED2 billion, and AED6 billion, respectively, to support the growth and competitiveness of the UAE’s industrial sector. -
Business News“We Got Funded!” KSA-Based Siin’s New Funding Round Led by VentureSouq and Shift Group Raises Total Capital to US$3 Million
The new capital will be used to accelerate its regional expansion, increase its footprint across key Gulf markets, and strengthen its seller ecosystem. -
Business NewsMake it in the Emirates 2026: Sharjah Surpasses AED 1.6 Billion Industrial Investment Across 31 Projects in 2025
Sharjah also highlighted investment opportunities across manufacturing, with exports reaching more than 120 countries. -
Business NewsANAX Developments Appoints Raja Alameddine as CEO
Real estate veteran with over three decades of experience to lead growth and expansion strategy. ANAX Developments has appointed Raja Alameddine as Chief Executive Officer of the real estate arm of ANAX Holding. Alameddine brings more than 30 years of experience in real estate development across regional and international markets. Over the course of his […] -
Business NewsMake It In The Emirates 2026 Day 1: UAE Launches AED180 Billion Industrial Procurement Drive; Officials Cite Gains From Industrial Sovereignty Push
H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, announced the launch of AED180 billion in industrial procurement opportunities aiming to localize over 5,000 products across sectors tied to economic, food and healthcare security. -
Business NewsA New Point of View: How Seven UAE Small Business Founders Rethought Resilience Amid Regional Uncertainty
As businesses across the Middle East navigate the economic aftershocks of regional uncertainties, the stories of these UAE-based small business founders reflect a quiet shift within the nation: resilience is no longer a reactive measure, but built into the core of how businesses are designed and scaled. -
Business NewsHow UAE Property Buyers Are Rewriting the Rules of Engagement
The UAE property market continues to demonstrate a defining characteristic: resilience, not just in activity, but in mindset. Over the past few weeks, despite the challenging circumstances in the region, buyer behavior has not retreated, it has evolved and become more opportunity driven. What we are seeing is a more considered, more strategic approach to […] -
Business NewsAutomotive AI Company Seez, AutoData Partner to Strengthen Vehicle Valuation Analytics
Under the collaboration, Seez’s AI models will support the platform’s Future Residual Value module, aiming to provide more accurate residual value predictions and help automotive stakeholders make better pricing, inventory and investment decisions -
Business NewsUAE Crisis Response Has Reinforced Global Investor Confidence, Says Minister of Sports and Emirates Growth Fund Chairman: Make It In The Emirates 2026
“In the UAE, we truly believe that nothing beats doing business.” -
Business NewsUAE-Based Sarwa Becomes First Homegrown Fintech To Reach US$1 Billion in Assets
Achieved amid ongoing global and regional uncertainty, the milestone signals both the resilience of the UAE and Abu Dhabi’s financial infrastructure. -
Business NewsMake it in the Emirates 2026 Opens Today to Drive UAE’s Next Industrial Leap
Now underway at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates 2026 brings together government, industry leaders, and manufacturers to accelerate investment, partnerships, and technology-led growth. Kicking off today and running from May 4 to 7, 2026, Make it in the Emirates 2026 returns as a cornerstone of the UAE’s […]By Tamara Pupic -
Business Idea (Content Type)Resilience Is Measured by How Leaders Perform Under Pressure
There is a lot of conversation right now about uncertainty, and, in my opinion, most of it is missing the mark. Across the region and globally, businesses are operating in environments that feel more complex, less predictable, and increasingly demanding. Leaders are expected to deliver commercially, support their teams, and maintain momentum, often without the […] -
Business NewsWhere Certainty Meets Scale: The Industrial Move to the UAE’s North with RAKEZ
Beyond lean operational models that protect margins, RAKEZ has been able to unlock another core fact: reducing operational risk has become equally central to the equation. -
Business NewsInside VentureOne: How Abu Dhabi’s Venture Builder Is Advancing Purpose-Driven Deep Tech
Reda Nidhakou, CEO of Abu Dhabi-based venture builder VentureOne, says the deep technology solutions that will stand the test of time are not necessarily those built on novelty and perfection, but something much simpler. -
Business NewsIntegrity Across Jurisdictions: Shabbir S. Wakhariya’s Journey in Cross-Border Corporate Law
As global companies expand into new markets, opportunity is often accompanied by regulatory complexity. India, in particular, presents a dynamic investment landscape shaped by evolving policies, sector-specific rules, and procedural nuances. For international corporations entering the country, legal guidance requires more than technical fluency. It calls for a practitioner who understands both the letter of […] -
Business NewsCareem Launches Donation Campaign with World Food Program to Support Lebanon Amid Crisis
Customers can participate in the initiative using the Careem app by placing food orders, purchasing groceries, sending money, or making direct donations. -
Business NewsDubai Founders HQ Generates 15 Advanced Deals, 3 Signed Agreements in First Wave of Accelerator Program
Partnerships that typically take 12 months or more to develop were accelerated into a three-month timeline, with some moving from introductions to signed agreements within a single cycle. -
Business NewsIstanbul Is Not a Footnote. Turkey’s US$31 Billion Unicorn Economy Demands Your Full Attention.
The State of Unicorns: Turkey 2026 Report, developed and published by Lucidity Insights and Entrepreneur Middle East, covers the global unicorn landscape as context, Turkey’s structural advantages and constraints, full company profiles and milestone timelines for all eight unicorns, the female founder data, the cautionary tales of Getir and Papara told fully and fairly, and a chapter on the earlier generation of Turkish startups — GittiGidiyor, Yemeksepeti, Gram Games — that paved the way. -
EntrepreneursEntrepreneurship Isn’t Freedom—And Dr. (CA) Ankur Aggarwal Isn’t Pretending It Is
In a market driven by scale and spectacle, Dr. (CA) Ankur Aggarwal, Chairman of BNW Developments, offers a different perspective one rooted in authenticity, responsibility, and presence. In this candid conversation, he reflects on leadership, entrepreneurship, and why real success is not built on perception, but on staying true to who you are.By Mina Vucic -
Business NewsExpo City Dubai Foundation Backs Seven Projects Addressing Extreme Heat in Global South
Each project will receive up to US$100,000 in funding, along with technical guidance, increased visibility and access to networking opportunities. -
Business Newse& Reports 15.1% Revenue Growth in Q1 2026, Net Profit Reaches AED2.9 Billion
The UAE-based technology group posted consolidated revenue of AED19.4 billion and EBITDA of AED8.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026, alongside a 30.8% increase in global subscribers to 248 million. -
Growth Strategies“We Got Funded!” Online Gifting Platform Udora Raises US$10 Million Private Round to Scale Across MENA; Targets Saudi Launch in Q3 2026
The new funding will also be used to expand its product catalog, localization efforts, technology upgrades, and AI-powered personalization. -
Business NewsTECOM Group Posts 12% Increase in Net Profit in First Quarter of 2026
According to its report, revenue rose 11% year-on-year to AED755 million, driven by portfolio expansion, higher occupancy, and improved rental rates. -
LeadershipWomen Hold 7% of GCC Board Seats in 2026; UAE Ranks Highest, Report Says
As of January 2026, women occupy 403 board seats across the GCC, held by 341 individuals, an increase from 390 seats held by 334 women in 2025. -
Business NewsGlobal AI Show 2026 to Take Place in Riyadh From June 29-30, 2026
The 2026 edition will offer a perspective on Saudi Arabia’s AI development, tracing its progress from early vision to ongoing implementation. -
Business NewsCreative Zone Teams Up with RAKEZ, Mashreq NEO Biz to Launch Young Entrepreneurs’ Business Setup Program
The initiative brings together Creative Zone, RAKEZ, Mashreq NEO BIZ, DHL, Zoho and other partners to provide bundled startup support valued at more than AED 15,000 at no additional cost. -
FinanceNavigating a More Connected World: How the UAE Is Becoming the Wealth Bridge for Globally Mobile Entrepreneurs
As the UAE grows both organically and through its ability to attract high-net-worth individuals and professional investors, demand for sophisticated and internationally aligned wealth solutions is rising. For many clients, the UAE is no longer simply a place to live or base a business—it has become the anchor of their broader cross-border wealth strategy. -
LifestyleNew Platform Launched to Boost Dubai Femtech Visibility; Maps Over 150 Ecosystem Players
“FemTech in Dubai” maps 90 companies, 20 leaders, 17 clinics, 15 investors and 10 accelerators, offering a structured overview of Dubai’s femtech and digital health landscape. -
Business NewsME by Meliá Dubai Launches Four-Day Marketplace to Support Local Brands, Offering 40 Free Booths
From May 7-10, ME by Meliá Dubai will host a marketplace in its signature atrium, in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, featuring locally made abayas, jalabiyas and artisanal perfumes. -
Business NewsUAE Tops Global Entrepreneurship Rankings for Fifth Straight Year
The country posted strong results in the quality of its entrepreneurship environment, scoring 7.0 in the National Entrepreneurship Context Index (NECI) for 2025, which measures the quality of a country’s entrepreneurial environment based on expert assessments. -
Starting a BusinessComfi Raises US$65M Pre-Series A Led by Iliad Partners, with First Regional Investments from Yango Ventures and Raw Ventures
The new funding will support Comfi’s next stage of growth, including scaling its underwriting and risk capabilities, expanding its product offering, and accelerating growth across key regional markets.By Tamara Pupic