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The new funding will also be used to expand its product catalog, localization efforts, technology upgrades, and AI-powered personalization.

According to its report, revenue rose 11% year-on-year to AED755 million, driven by portfolio expansion, higher occupancy, and improved rental rates. 

As of January 2026, women occupy 403 board seats across the GCC, held by 341 individuals, an increase from 390 seats held by 334 women in 2025.

The initiative brings together Creative Zone, RAKEZ, Mashreq NEO BIZ, DHL, Zoho and other partners to provide bundled startup support valued at more than AED 15,000 at no additional cost.

As the UAE grows both organically and through its ability to attract high-net-worth individuals and professional investors, demand for sophisticated and internationally aligned wealth solutions is rising. For many clients, the UAE is no longer simply a place to live or base a business—it has become the anchor of their broader cross-border wealth strategy.

“FemTech in Dubai" maps 90 companies, 20 leaders, 17 clinics, 15 investors and 10 accelerators, offering a structured overview of Dubai’s femtech and digital health landscape.

From May 7-10, ME by Meliá Dubai will host a marketplace in its signature atrium, in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, featuring locally made abayas, jalabiyas and artisanal perfumes.

The country posted strong results in the quality of its entrepreneurship environment, scoring 7.0 in the National Entrepreneurship Context Index (NECI) for 2025, which measures the quality of a country’s entrepreneurial environment based on expert assessments.

The new funding will support Comfi’s next stage of growth, including scaling its underwriting and risk capabilities, expanding its product offering, and accelerating growth across key regional markets.

As loneliness emerges as a growing yet often overlooked challenge of aging in an increasingly modern life, UAE-based startup Rafeeq Connect is rethinking elderly care by offering in-person and virtual companionship services designed to complement family support.

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has launched the Entrepreneurs Resilience Fund to provide fast-tracked financial, operational, and marketing support for Sharjah-based startups and SMEs.  Launched under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sheraa, the fund supports businesses in key sectors that play an important role in maintaining economic stability, […]

The funding will support its next growth phase as it expands beyond e-signatures into AI-powered contract lifecycle management, including tools for drafting, negotiation, tracking, and compliance

ANAX Capital founder and Director Tabinda Sanpal on launching a Category A–licensed brokerage firm in the UAE.

Al Habtoor Tower comprises 1,740 residential units, with phased handovers set to begin this summer starting with more than 1,300 apartments.

Under the collaboration, noon Food will waive onboarding fees for Dubai SME members, implement a five-year commission structure, and provide marketing support to boost brand visibility.

At the regional level, the out-of-home advertising sector is witnessing significant growth.

The initiative is expected to generate US$3.5 billion (AED 12.9 billion) in economic benefits and create 25,000 jobs.

A 20 year investor journey to building - Tomorrow World, Founder and Chairman Xu Ma is reimagining how developments can shape the way people live, connect, and thrive.

The country's real advantage is how its systems learn and reorganize under strain.

Discussions covered sector financing priorities, highlighting the need for flexible funding and innovative banking options to support adaptability, continuity, and private sector resilience.

Faisal Zaidi, President of Exscape, joined Mina Vucic on Paradigm to discuss how gaming is evolving in the age of the attention economy, why engagement, not just downloads—is the real metric that matters, and how Exscape is building a global, telecom-powered ecosystem designed to keep users playing, competing, and coming back.