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Technology

OpenAI, G42, and Microsoft Shape the Future of AI Nations at GITEX GLOBAL 2025

As the 45th edition of GITEX GLOBAL opens from October 13-17, 2025, at Dubai World Trade Centre, the world's most influential tech and AI leaders gather to define strategies for building AI-native societies at scale.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Starting a Business

Expand North Star 2025 Opens in Dubai Harbour

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Growth Strategies

Trescon and ESG MENA Unveil CARE ESG Awards to Spotlight Sustainability Trailblazers in MENA

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Starting a Business

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy Launches ‘Dubai Startup Guide’

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Leadership

Two Decades of Vision: Trixie LohMirmand and the Power Behind GITEX Global

At the helm of Dubai World Trade Centre's expanding portfolio, Trixie LohMirmand has turned GITEX Global into a symbol of the UAE's ambition. As the 45th edition opens today, LohMirmand marks 20 years of powering Dubai's rise as a world capital for innovation.

By Tamara Pupic

Growth Strategies

Nikki Beach Hospitality Group to Unveil Maison Mer in November 2025

The group will continue its expansion with the introduction of a new restaurant concept located on Pearl Jumeira island, opening November 2025.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Technology

GITEX GLOBAL 2026 Moves to Expo City Dubai

Event reimagined as 'TechCation' blending tech, tourism and innovation in December 2026.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Starting a Business

Dubai Opens Mainland Doors to Free Zone Firms with New Permit

New operating permit lets 10,000 free-zone companies access domestic trade, government contracts.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Finance

Saudi Healthtech Startup Nuxera AI Raises US$2.5 Million in Pre-Seed Round

Deal is step towards AI in healthcare.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Starting a Business

Abu Dhabi Signs Strategic Agreements in New York to Boost Startups and SMEs

Deals aim to attract venture capital.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Finance

Astra Tech Renames PayBy as “Botim Money” in Push to Grow Fintech Reach

Change reflects move to wider financial offerings.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

OMNIYAT Unveils LUMENA ALTA, Celebrating 20 Years of Architectural Brilliance in Dubai

From its very name, LUMENA ALTA signals a place where ambition meets brilliance.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Dubai Mall Announces “Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion” — A Global Celebration of Style

Event to take place in January 2026.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Starting a Business

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum Unveils New Hub – Dubai Founders HQ – to Empower Startups and SMEs

Dubai Founders HQ is located in the 25Hours Hotel at One Central, Dubai World Trade Centre.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Starting a Business

UAE Launches Ambitious Program to Train 10,000 Emirati Entrepreneurs

Initiative through DIFC's Ignyte platform aims to build a new generation of innovators and drive economic diversification.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Leadership

Rethinking Leadership: Start Early

If we want the future to be shaped by individuals who act with conscience, lead with empathy, and think beyond themselves, leadership education must start as early as literacy and numeracy.

By Suad Merchant

Marketing

Built in MENA, For MENA: How Platformance is Disrupting Adtech From the Inside Out

Platformance.io founder and CEO Waseem Afzal reflects on what true disruption means, the cultural values that fuel his team, and the insights he offers to founders striving to create something original and lasting.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Finance

Startup Funding: Fahad Alrasheed, Principal, Vision Ventures

Fahad Alrasheed, Principal, Vision Ventures, discusses pathways to financial growth through lasting investor alliances.

By Tamara Pupic

Finance

Startup Funding: Rema Alyahya, Vice President – Venture Capital, Merak Capital

Rema Alyahya, Vice President - Venture Capital, Merak Capital, on how to raise funds and build long-term investor relationships.

By Tamara Pupic

Technology

Binance Launches The Blockchain 100 Award to Honor Top Creators Driving Blockchain Innovation

The Blockchain 100 aims to spotlight individuals and teams who have made outstanding contributions to the blockchain ecosystem through education, information sharing, and inspirational content.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Dubai Launches Employee-to-Entrepreneur Program to Nurture Startup Founders

Initiative by Dubai Integrated Economic Zones aims to transform employees into innovators as part of D33 agenda.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Starting a Business

AI for Good Qatar Challenge Invites GCC’s Most Promising Pre-Seed and Seed-Stage AI Startups

Participating startups will compete live in Doha before a panel of expert judges, with evaluation criteria focused on team and founder quality, product and technology, business model, impact, and communication.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Leadership

Inside Mila Semeshkina’s Expanding Impact

The ambitious vision of the founder of Lectera and the Women's Empowerment Council Mila Smart Semeshkina - 50 million learners, one million women.

By Tamara Pupic

Starting a Business

“We Got Funded!” Aydi Secures A US$7.5 Million Seed Round

This funding positions Aydi to scale Orth into a full AI Operating System for Global Agriculture, with the goal of reaching millions of farmers worldwide.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Careem Takes Minority Stake in UAE-Based Car Rental Platform Swapp

This new minority stake will enable Careem and Swapp to deliver even more innovative solutions to simplify car rental services across the region.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Technology

From Connectivity to Catalyst: du’s Support to UAE Entrepreneurs and SMEs

Gregg Pearce, Head of SoHo and SME Segment at du, on how UAE-based telecom operator enables SMEs not only to keep pace with transformation but to lead it.

By Tamara Pupic

Finance

SandDunes Episode 4: Vineet Budki Unpacks the VC Playbook on Digital Assets

Known for backing some of the most ambitious digital assets projects, Vineet Budki pulls back the curtain on what really drives investment decisions—and what digital assets founders rarely hear from VCs.

By Tamara Pupic

Growth Strategies

SOL LUXE: Redefining Luxury Living and Business on Sheikh Zayed Road

Launching in September 2025, the 70-floor SOL LUXE development is set to become a new landmark of luxury, connectivity, and legacy on Dubai's most celebrated boulevard.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

The Recap: Entrepreneur Middle East’s Tech Innovation Awards 2025

The Tech Innovation Awards 2025, staged by BNC Publishing with the support of in5 Dubai and Virtuzone, commended the visionaries and organizations who have reshaped industries and inspired the whole region.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Tech Innovation Forum 2025: MENA Entrepreneurs and Investors Redefining Business and Society

Insights from The Tech Innovation Forum 2025 by Entrepreneur Middle East on the tangible impact of bold ideas and innovations.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff