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Harnessing the Gulf’s Wealth Momentum: Why Global Connectivity Matters More Than Ever

For private banks, success will be defined not by footprint alone, but by the ability to connect markets, capabilities and advice in ways that reflect the realities of a more interconnected world.

By Vinay Gandhi

Business News

Sheikh Hamdan Launches ‘Dubai-it’ Award to Recognize High-Impact Entrepreneurs, Businesses, and Projects

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Dubai’s Green Charger Initiative Supports Over 310 Million Kilometers of Electric Vehicle Travel

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

UAE Real Estate Professionals Turn to Training and Skills Development Amid Evolving Market Conditions

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

10 Emerging Technologies of 2026 by Dubai Future Foundation and World Economic Forum

Dubai Future Foundation, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, has launched the “Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2026” report, an annual publication that identifies the most promising technologies expected to deliver significant impact across economies, industries, and societies in the years ahead. Technologies were selected based on three core criteria: novelty, transformative potential, and […]

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Vision Golfe 2026 Brings Together 1,200+ Leaders to Advance France-GCC Partnerships

The forum featured 13 high-level panel discussions, more than 80 speakers, and over 3,500 B2B meetings, reinforcing its role as a key platform for France-Gulf economic dialogue.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Finance

Why Wio’s New Investment-Backed Financing Product Could Change How UAE Investors Manage Wealth

Wio Bank and ADX have launched the UAE’s first fully digital Loan Against Investments solution, allowing investors to unlock liquidity from their ADX-listed shares without selling them.

By Mina Vucic

Business News

Dubai Ranks 5th Among World’s Top City Brands as Digital Dubai Adds AED31 Billion in Value

Brand Finance also assigned an AA+ rating to Digital Dubai, placing it among the world’s leading digital government entities.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Finance

The Future Of Investing, According To Viktor Uzunov

After losing everything twice, the investor and entrepreneur is helping everyday people access opportunities traditionally reserved for the financial elite.

By Mina Vucic

Business News

Ministry of Finance Unveils UAE’s First Retail Sovereign Sukuk Offering

The program is designed to promote financial inclusion, support long-term saving and investing, and align with the UAE’s Year of Family 2026 initiative.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

DMCC to Launch Two New Education and Consulting Platforms Focused on Global Trade

The rollout of DMCC Campus and DMCC Intelligence will take place in phases, with the initial stage focused on educational content, strategic advisory services, and partnerships with industry experts.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

CNTXT AI Raises US$60 Million in Series A Funding Round

The Series A funding round, co-led by AI71 and BlueFive Capital, will support product development, market expansion, and AI infrastructure deployments for government and enterprise customers.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

ANAX Developments Begins Construction on ELLE Residences Dubai Islands, Completion Set For Q4 2027

The Dubai-based real estate developer also unveiled “ANAX 2.0,” which represents its next phase of growth in the UAE real estate market.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy Supports Market Launch of 32 New Mobile Apps

According to the chamber, 60% of the apps developed and launched through the Create Apps Accelerator Programme use artificial intelligence.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Leadership

Editor’s Note: The Readiness Paradox

The challenge is knowing the difference between the moments that require patience and the moments that require courage.

By Tamara Pupic

Business News

Jeff Bezos to Discuss Entrepreneurship, AI, and Space at VivaTech 2026 in Paris

Bezos will speak on June 17 at the VivaTech Theater.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Entrepreneurs

Inside the Precision Built Franchise Taking Kids’ Movement Global

“What we’ve built is a complete system for teaching children how to move,” says Samer Hijazi, founder of Pinpoint Fitness. “Every class follows a clearly defined structure, every skill follows a progression, and every athlete follows a pathway."

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Entrepreneurs

DIGITAL COVER: From Wall Street Discipline to Digital Asset Innovation – UEB3 Ventures CEO Viktor Uzunov

Viktor Uzunov’s conviction was shaped by two important insights - the resilience of digital asset infrastructure across multiple market cycles and the growing interest it attracted from sophisticated investors and institutions.

By Tamara Pupic

Business News

AHS Properties Makes AED 1.1 Billion Bet On Dubai’s Future With Shangri-La Hotel Acquisition

“We did not buy a hotel. We bought a position on a corridor where supply is constrained and demand is globally diversified,” said Abbas Sajwani, Founder and CEO of AHS Properties.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

French President Emmanuel Macron to Speak at 10th Edition of VivaTech in Paris

The event takes place from June 17-20, 2026; , Macron is expected to address key issues shaping the future of AI.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Bayut Analysis Shows Dubai Property Values Have Nearly Doubled in Key Communities Since 2021

Premium and high-demand communities known for their lifestyle appeal and waterfront views also recorded strong growth

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Dubai Contractors Business Group Launched to Boost Industry Competitiveness

Under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, the group will provide a unified platform to represent the sector’s interests and develop recommendations to help improve the regulatory environment.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

RAKEZ, MBRIF Partner to Expand Funding Access, Growth Support to Innovators

Under the partnership, businesses operating within the RAKEZ ecosystem will be able to access financing pathways and funding through MBRIF, as well as mentorship and expert advisory services aimed at supporting business growth and expansion.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

DET and Google Launch ‘Map Your Dubai’ to Support Local Restaurants and Cafés

A total of 11 Local Guide-curated lists are now available on the campaign portal, inviting the public to explore featured venues via Google Maps and vote for their favorite collections.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Apple Brings Conversational AI to Siri With New Apple Intelligence Features

The assistant can also understand what is displayed on a user’s screen, allowing it to answer questions and carry out tasks based on on-screen content.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Dubai-Based Cameo Communications Launches Platform to Measure Press Coverage Impact

The platform allows users to upload the URL of a published article to generate performance data such as estimated readership, referral traffic to company websites, and AI search citations.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

DIEZ Reaches Record AED491 Billion in Trade in 2025

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, lauded this performance, saying the results reflected continued confidence from businesses, investors, and trading partners in Dubai's economic environment and infrastructure.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Abandoned Food Shipments at Jebel Ali Port to be Donated Through UAE Food Bank

The “Sustainable Goodness" initiative aims to reduce food waste by donating eligible food shipments left uncleared at customs to the UAE Food Bank after health and safety checks.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Finance

The Infrastructure Powering The Next Era Of Global Commerce

As businesses expand into increasingly complex digital economies, Onicore founder Andrii Bruiaka is building the infrastructure designed to remove friction from global payments, regulation, and market expansion—one integration at a time.

Business News

Survival of the Fittest: 100 Agents Driving UAE’s Property Market Resilience

Entrepreneur Middle East is now inviting nominations and recommendations for the agents and advisors who have stood out through market leadership, investor trust, major transactions, and resilience under pressure.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff