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"The private sector and established corporates have benefited from government investment and economic growth, but the next wave of development will rely on the success of business creators, startups, and innovators."

At Arabnet Beirut 2019, Abu Dhabi's business incubator Hub71, a tech hub initiative by Mubadala Investment Company, Microsoft, SoftBank Vision Fund and Abu Dhabi Global Market, announced that it was teaming up with MIT Enterprise Forum Pan Arab to bolster MENA's entrepreneurship ecosystem.

"The aims that will guide Ma'an include seeing more social programs established, an increase in volunteers, more funding raised through strategic partnerships to support people in our society, and more job opportunities in the social sector."

An initiative of Abu Dhabi-based innovation hub Krypto Labs, Drone X Challenge 2020 had tasked applicants for Phase 1 to develop a technical proposal detailing the design of a drone system capable of carrying heavy payloads for long durations.

The founding partners of Hub71 have committed AED535 million fund to invest in tech startups.

We could be looking at a new Silk Road, where the MENA once again finds itself situated in the middle, geographically and strategically.

The EdTech Innovation Startup Competition winners were chosen among 800 applications from across 58 countries.

Don't let the glamorous thought of being your own boss fool you. Entrepreneurship is tough.

Here are five reasons why the UAE is one of the most exciting places in the world to start and grow a business.

Eligible enterprises can receive a full operational license at an annual cost of US$700 (approximately AED 2,570).

The event will provide insights on trends and investment opportunities in the franchising sector by way of a series of educational workshops for visitors.

The event aims to provide a comprehensive look at the latest developments in MENA's fintech industry through deep-dives into select sectors and technologies.

Abu Dhabi-based all-in-one business technology incubator and accelerator Krypto Labs is looking to develop and nurture the region's educational ventures by launching its EdTech Innovations Startup Contest 2018.

ADGM firmly believes that a vibrant SME sector is vital to the success of the UAE's economic transformation plans.

The upcoming AIM (Alternative Investment Management) Summit in Abu Dhabi can offer you an opportunity to understand and discuss the developments in the world of alternate investments and asset classes.

Abu Dhabi will see entrepreneurs fight it out this month as Get in the Ring (GITR) Abu Dhabi is held in the city on February 28, 2017, with the support of Flat6Labs and Abu Dhabi Global Market.

As part of NYUAD's startAD entrepreneurship initiative, the Startup Series talks aim to create an "interactive educational experience" with expert speakers sharing technical advice and experiences with existing and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Mubadala, an investment and development company, has been focused on diversifying Abu Dhabi's economy away from its oil assets.

Be it for a mobile device or a smartwatch, here's a selection of some homegrown apps that are making waves in the UAE capital.

INSEAD claims to have the largest and the most reputed entrepreneurship faculty of any business school outside the U.S.

The UAE Ministry of Economy has announced that the 17th edition of the Arab Investors and Businessmen Conference will take place in Abu Dhabi on November 11 and 12, 2015.