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Al Asmar, founder of Nakhwah—the Arab world's first volunteer-matching platform, discontinued in 2018—is bringing his mission back in a renewed, tech-driven form designed for a global audience.

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) will return for its ninth edition from 31 January to 1 February 2026.

Winning entries will benefit from funding packages worth over AED2.5 million.

According to new research, over a quarter of UAE working mothers have launched their own ventures — challenging traditional career paths and redefining success.

When we bring more mothers into leadership, we don't just balance the equation, we redefine the future of leadership itself.

Over 2,000 senior decision-makers, investors, and founders will attend to discuss AI, digital assets, cybersecurity, quantum tech, and future-ready enterprises.

Holding the line between discipline and destruction.

Communication works best when it's part of the bigger picture.

Gulf organizations must choose: continue using outdated recruitment systems or embrace intelligent, sovereign-compliant AI that aligns priorities with performance.

Entrepreneur Middle East readers can avail a 25% discount using the code IREADENTREPRENEUR

Dubai and the world have rapidly transformed the workplace from a conventional, utilitarian setting into a destination of premium quality, adaptability, and human-centric design.

Moidu Chandanam, founder of logistics platform Fleetroot, on how his startup aligns its growth with Qatar National Vision 2030's drive toward smarter, more sustainable logistics.

The Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneurship Competition supports startups that enrich Dubai's cultural and creative industries.

The agreement was signed by Majd Abu Zant, CEO and Managing Director of Global Fertility, and Dr. Malek Almoosa, CEO of Almoosa Health.

Adel Haddad, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Aumet, an AI first procurement operating system for healthcare, on how his journey reflects the promise of Qatar's evolving startup ecosystem.

The project underscores the UAE's commitment to innovation, and reflects Phoenix's strategy to expand its geographical footprint, leveraging Ethiopia's vast renewable energy potential.

The fund closed in July 2025, backed by Spain's ICO (Instituto de Crédito Oficial), strategic family offices, and successful entrepreneurs across Europe and the Gulf.

The event highlights the growing role of sports entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia, as public and private sectors collaborate to drive participation through innovation.

The five finalists of the FII9 Innovators Pitch 2025 were selected from a global pool of 576 applicants,

Jonathan Lahyani, General Partner MENA and GCC Regions, The Lab Ventures, on the strategies founders can use to set their startups apart and draw investor interest across MENA.

Building on COP28 momentum, Angel Rising channels capital into climatetech solutions addressing food, water, and energy resilience.