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With three panel discussions featuring leading figures from the UAE's healthcare sector, this event looked into the progress made by the industry in the recent past, as well as the steps it needs to take to bolster its future.

The CEO of The Futurist Company is building a business that aims to solve humanity's future problems.

The startup's primary aim is to make investing easier not only for first-time and younger investors with little experience in investing, but even for those who know about investing

Waterwa has a distinct offering that's not quite what you would see every day in the region- the app offers a variety of brands of drinking water and beverages to be delivered at your doorstep with just a few clicks.

The entrepreneur's dive into the self-storage industry was driven by his curiosity to bring better solutions to the market.

The startup's digital platform utilizes additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, better known as 3D printing, to enable organizations reduce the number of spare parts they have to physically store.

More than guidance, a manager or mentor has an obligation to lead by example, as a team is an emulation of their leader.

What started as a temporary transition has since proven to be a more permanent solution for many businesses.

Structuring and incorporation have been interchangeably referred to in the startup community; however, the difference is stark and significant.

From computer electronics that aid students in being better prepared for online classes, to various subject textbooks, Student10x, which is a part of in5's community of startups in Dubai, aims to work together with schools to provide students with school supplies at affordable prices.

Through its crowdfunding feature, Dubai Next is looking to allow the community to directly participate in supporting new and enterprising projects, which in turn can promote the growth of enterprises and society alike.

There are several reasons why women in leadership roles, both as clients as well as service providers is beneficial, but when it comes to the bottom line, the simple fact remains, that diversity among leadership is better for business.

Armed with some savings, the team did extensive research to understand their client's needs, especially as the market was recovering from a recession.

A part of in5's community of startups in Dubai, the firm offers fund due diligence for investors and consultants, monitoring of fund managers, as well as research management and customer relationship management.

Just because the market you want to enter is crowded with competitors doesn't mean you can't succeed.

Whether your sea of choice is the salty kind with breaking waves, or the ever-moving business world, here is your quick guide to ride that wave all the way to entrepreneur success.

If you put more effort and do your best to give your brand a unique service offering, you can do a much better job handling competition and achieving solid customer retention.

We often lift and support others, but how many times do we extend the same kindness and thoughtfulness to ourselves?

By reusing, recycling, and repurposing commodities that have outlived their initial use, the circular economy is able to generate employment opportunities, create new avenues of revenue, and fuel economic activity, while reducing some pressure on natural resources.

Teaming up with Emad Khaffaf, a beauty industry expert, Al Sheikhly took three whole years to test and refine her future product- the timeframe is worth noting since mascaras usually take between six and 12 months to be developed and released into a market.

As we move closer to a new digital-first era, the future represents a period of tremendous opportunity for up-and-coming entrepreneurs.