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Held on September 17, 2026, at Al Habtoor Palace Dubai, the one-day event was designed around intimate fireside chats and discussions.

Featuring Ramesh Murthy, Senior Executive Officer at CUSP Wealth; Viktor Uzunov, co-founder and CEO of UEB3; and Naeem Hussain, founder and CEO of LockThreat, the panel explored how technology is changing who gets to invest, how they invest and whom they trust.

In conversation with Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Media Group, Dubai-based Irish entrepreneur and media executive Richard Fitzgerald shared how he grew Augustus Media into a regional digital media powerhouse.

At the Tech Innovation Forum 2026, media personality and entrepreneur Joelle Mardinian reflected on nearly two decades of building Joelle Group and the costly lessons that changed how she thinks about growth.

“You can build something really awesome, but if you can't sell it, there's a problem."

At Entrepreneur Middle East’s Tech Innovation Forum 2026, Alain Bejjani shared his perspective on entrepreneurship, leadership, and the growing impact of AI on economies and everyday life.

In conversation with George Hojeige, Group CEO of Virtugroup/Virtuzone, Wissam Breidy, co-founder, BRDG House, explained why reputation and trust create enduring business value.

The company unveiled the new identity at Forex Expo Dubai, held on September 22 and 23.

Standard Chartered has also raised its forecast for Oman's fiscal surplus to 4.6% of GDP in 2026 and 3.6% in 2027.

Subscriptions are open from September 23 to 28, 2026, to UAE nationals and residents, with a minimum investment of AED1,000.

As Dubai enters its next phase of growth, the new economics of community building is therefore not simply about selling houses, but about creating places where people can build their lives.

Jake Dyson tells Entrepreneur Middle East how he’s leading a new era of innovation at Dyson.

The investment follows Paymob’s robust financial and operational performance in the last 18 months.

Several participating companies advanced to the next stage of evaluation for potential investment through Oraseya Capital’s SANDBOX Investment Program.

The funding will support the automation of more financial workflows and the company’s expansion into the United States.

The weeklong program will connect more than 35 founders with venture capital firms, institutional investors, family offices, and strategic partners from September 30 to October 7.

LMAX Group is the first client to join Standard Chartered Luxembourg’s digital asset custody platform.

The UAE brings together entrepreneurs, investors, family offices, business leaders, and professionals whose interests often extend across multiple markets. For George, the value of operating in such an environment lies partly in the range of perspectives it creates. A conversation about investment can lead into business strategy, international expansion, private markets, or an entirely new commercial relationship.

From shipping and real estate to technology, education and investment, Aethon Group and Karma Developers founder Captain Pradeep Singh reflects on more than two decades of building businesses from Dubai, and the lessons in timing, risk, resilience and reinvention that shaped his journey

Abu Dhabi is an individual food and beverage market, and they believe operators entering the city should take the time to understand what makes its diners and communities different rather than simply replicating a strategy that worked elsewhere. Listening can inform everything from a seasonal menu to the way a new concept introduces itself to the market.

The Tech Innovation Forum 2026 by Entrepreneur takes place on September 17, 2026, at Al Habtoor Palace Dubai, from 9:00 AM. Registration is open now — reserve your seat here. The one-day event delivers a rare, up-close encounter with some of the region’s most respected and influential business figures, including Wissam Breidy, founder, BRDG House; Alain […]