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Mekkaoui recently announced the successful closing of an $8 million round for Homecourt, the home-care beauty brand he co-founded with Courteney Cox.

Saudi participation generated strong engagement, resulting in the signing of several memoranda of understanding and the exploration of new international collaboration opportunities.

Ilna AI, a new AI platform preparing to enter the UAE market, gears up for its launch to empower small businesses with seamless customer service and administrative solutions that are prevalent in large enterprises. Set to launch in early 2026, the platform introduces an “AI employee” designed to answer calls, respond to messages, schedule appointments, […]

Over the past decade, the Arabic entertainment industry has evolved from a locally consumed market into one of the most promising emerging investment frontiers in global media. The Middle East media and entertainment market is currently valued at $44 billion and produces numerous premium, high-value series and films annually across drama, film, and other genres. […]

In the digital age, reputation has become the most valuable form of capital. Every click, comment, and conversation shapes how a business is perceived — and perception can have an effect on profitability. At the center of this new reality stands Sashin Govender, the 31-year-old founder of CredibilityX, a Dubai-based company that brings new ideas […]

Adouane represents a new generation of thinkers and creators who aren't waiting for adulthood to start making an impact

Every entrepreneur faces a crucial pivot point. Mine came when I realized that building an author brand meant deciding who I was writing for.

"If you don't know what to do, do something — learn from it, and iterate fast."

At Expand North Star 2025, Entrepreneur Middle East sat down with Valerio Soldani, Trade Commissioner of the Italian Trade Agency, to explore how Italy's largest-ever startup delegation is redefining "Made in Italy" for the digital age. From AI to fintech, Soldani highlighted how Italy's blend of heritage, innovation, and craftsmanship aligns perfectly with Dubai's vision for a global tech-driven future.

"The most valuable advice in crypto is to do your own research. The market is volatile, narratives can shift quickly, and hype is often misleading."

For decades, the Gulf has attracted global entrepreneurs with its reputation as a hub of substantial capital. From Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, Doha to Kuwait City, the region’s sovereign wealth funds and family offices oversee vast financial resources. However, despite this impressive landscape, many foreign firms find that securing investment can be a lengthy and […]

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dubai, ADVSell has steadily positioned itself as a trusted partner for businesses in the Middle East and North Africa looking to strengthen their supplier–retailer relationships. The company specializes in measuring and improving business-to-business engagement through surveys, insights, and solutions tailored for industries such as Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), retail, […]

H.E. Ahmed Al Sayegh is set to enhance healthcare services, contribute to the country's ongoing economic diversification initiatives, and bolster international collaborations.

Under Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, H.E. Fahad Abdulrahman AlJalajel is leading efforts to transform healthcare in the Kingdom through innovation and strategic reforms

To lead the nation towards a more resilient, knowledge-based future, empowering women of all ages must remain at the heart of the country's sustainable growth strategy.

For many entrepreneurs, success is measured in long hours, bigger deals, and constant hustle but behind the headlines and boardrooms, stress, burnout, and dissatisfaction have become the silent costs of ambition. It’s a cycle Dr. Ana Kochoska knows well. After more than a decade as a medical doctor and four years as a certified hypnotherapist, […]

Women-led, fully bootstrapped brand combines premium service with in-house technology to meet the city's fast-paced lifestyle

"One of the biggest mistakes in scaling is assuming what worked in one market will automatically work in another. It never does."

When Wael Mckee landed in Dubai in 2011, it didn’t take long for an opportunity to come knocking, three days, to be exact. From freelancing for an agency to leading high-end creative transformations for luxury brands, Mckee didn’t just build a career in the UAE; he found a playground for creative ambition and experimentation. “Dubai […]

Entrepreneur UK interviews Ben Johnson, founder of Uptitude, to learn how his platform is helping professionals upskill through personalized and intelligent learning pathways.

Sartoro Geneve's co-founder and CEO Arto Artinian on turning family craftsmanship into a global name in contemporary high and fine jewelry.