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IHLAD Convenes Global Experts on Healthy Longevity Medicine at Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026

Discussions spanned artificial intelligence, genomics, precision medicine, healthy ageing, nutrition, sleep science and population health.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Abu Dhabi Chamber Pitches Emirate As Long-Term Home For Family Capital

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Mubadala Bio Partners With Marcyrl Group To Localize Women’s Health and Respiratory Medicines in the UAE

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Starting a Business

How Demand for Arabic Presentations Is Shaping Aidar Akmaev’s AI Platform NOXI

By Kristine Erika Agustin

Business News

Middle East’s Higher Education Fair ‘Najah’ Expands to Al Ain as Abu Dhabi Edition Marks 20 Years

The 2026 edition will bring together more than 100 universities from over 20 countries across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Al Ain.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Ohana Development Announces Erling Haaland as Homeowner at Manchester City Yas Residences

Ohana Development will open sales for the second phase on October 19, 2026, offering two- and three-bedroom townhouses, duplex villas, and four- and five-bedroom villas.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Investopia Bridge 2026: UAE Minister of Investment Mohamed H. Alsuwaidi: “Why Wouldn’t You Bet on the UAE?”

"We have very deep pool of talent. We have not seen a negative flow of talent as a result of this conflict. We’ve only seen a positive inflow of talent and wealth."

By Tamara Pupic

Business News

Abu Dhabi to Host Global Investment Leaders at Investopia Bridge 2026 Tomorrow

Investopia Bridge 2026 serves as a lead-in to the next flagship edition of Investopia in 2027.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Entrepreneurs

Brandon Dawson: Why Abu Dhabi Is Ground Zero For His Next Big Build

American entrepreneur, visionary operator and business scaling strategist Brandon Dawson is applying his expertise to accelerate the growth of a precision-health ecosystem connecting genetics, biomarkers, nutrition, AI and clinical care, with 10XREVIV and MYiOX Health establishing Abu Dhabi as the center of their regional expansion.

By Wissam Younane

Entrepreneurs

Building Business-Ready Founders: ADGM Academy’s Approach to Entrepreneurship

Ali Al Mehairi, Senior Executive Director for Business Enablement, shares how practical training, mentorship, and locally tailored support will guide the academy’s planned expansion of entrepreneurship programs across Abu Dhabi.

By Kristine Erika Agustin

Business News

Etihad Rail Launches Passenger Service, Linking the UAE’s Two Biggest Business Hubs by Rail

The Dubai connection begins with 10 daily journeys from Abu Dhabi.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Abu Dhabi Named Top AI City in Middle East

The UAE capital ranked three places ahead of Dubai in an index assessing 57 cities across 36 countries.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Maldives, Abu Dhabi-Based Eagle Hills Sign Agreement for US$20 Billion Waterfront and Marina Development

The integrated island destination in Ras Malé is expected to include premium hospitality, residences, retail, dining, entertainment, and community facilities.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Uniestate Enters New Phase of Growth With Abu Dhabi Expansion

Boutique developer builds on Abu Dhabi expansion, strategic land acquisitions, and premium residential and commercial developments

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries 2026 to Explore Arabic’s Cultural and Economic Role in the Digital Age

One-day program in Abu Dhabi will bring together leaders in policy, investment, technology and the creative industries.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Beyond Capital: Why Foreign Startups Are Building Their Next Chapter in Abu Dhabi

Three startups. Three industries. One ecosystem. The journeys of Archireef, Vivan Therapeutics, and Inovat reveal how Abu Dhabi is attracting companies that require more than funding to move from ambition to execution.

By Kristine Erika Agustin

Leadership

How Miral Turned a Strip of Land into a Global Stage

Miral has transformed Yas Island from an empty stretch of Abu Dhabi’s coastline int one of the most visited leisure destinations on earth. Thanks to Group CEO Dr Mohamed Abdalla Zaabi, it is now reaching for its most audacious act.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Marketing

Publsh Media Group Named Exclusive Commercial Partner for Yas Marina Race Weekend 2026

Under the agreement, Publsh will develop, market, and manage commercial partnerships, branded media assets, and experiential activations across Yas Marina throughout the event.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Leadership

Bloom Holding: Building Communities That Last for Generations

Bloom Holding CEO Carlos Wakim explains why “curated community living” is more than a slogan, and what it takes to build places that still matter decades from now.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Leadership

Inside Modon’s Blueprint for the Integrated City

Chairman H.E. Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi and his leadership team explain the plans behind one of the region’s most ambitious developments.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Leadership

The Intelligent Address: ONE Development Is Building Abu Dhabi’s Smartest Community

Founder and chairman Ali Al Gebely explains the thinking behind one of Abu Dhabi’s most futuristic developments

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Leadership

The Company Building Abu Dhabi’s Next Chapter

With an order book of over $10bn, and a pipeline stretching from Saadiyat Island to Dubai, Talal Al Dhiyebi has turned Abu Dhabi’s largest developer into a barometer of the emirate’s own ambitions.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Leadership

How Ohana Development Turned Attainable Luxury Into Abu Dhabi’s Fastest Sell-Out

Ohana Development CEO Husein Salem has become the master of branded residences. He explains why he believes true luxury is about belonging, not status symbols.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Khalifa Fund Launches ‘Future Founders Market’ for Young Entrepreneurs

The initiative gives participants practical experience across different stages of entrepreneurship, including product development, brand building, product presentation and customer engagement.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026 to Return in December With a Focus on Future of Capital Allocation and Finance

Organizers expect more than 35,000 participants and over 800 speakers across more than 70 events over four days.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

FortyGuard Launches Global AI Hackathon Focused on Climate Innovation

Projects must be submitted by August 17, 2026.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

e& Completes Vodafone Stake Transfer; Receives AED21.5 Billion in Cash Proceeds

e& is also set to receive on July 30 the remaining consideration of 2.02 GBX per share, equivalent to AED0.4 billion (US$110 million), related to Vodafone's 2026 final dividend.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Masdar City Launches GCC’s First Commercial Shared Life Sciences Lab at BIO 2026

The new shared laboratory facility has beedeveloped in partnership with M42 and Attentive Science

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Abu Dhabi Sees Continued Business Growth with 21% Rise in New Economic Licenses

“Amid global and regional challenges and changes, Abu Dhabi continues to demonstrate its ability to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and prosperity," Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), said.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Abu Dhabi Enters World’s Top 50 Startup Ecosystems as Value Surges to US$73.4 Billion

The report noted strong momentum across sectors including AI, FinTech, ClimateTech, Web3, and digital assets.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff