Growth Strategies

Construction is now underway, with completion targeted for Q4 2027.

Naguib Sawiris has built empires in telecoms, media and mining. Now, with ORA Developers doubling its UAE investment to AED 30 billion and a new city rising between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the Egyptian billionaire is making his most emphatic statement yet – and he chose the most turbulent moment possible to make it

Ahmed Alkhoshaibi does not build properties. He builds cities — complete communities woven together with schools, hotels, gyms, cafes, and branded residences. As Group CEO of Arada, he kept construction sites humming and sales teams busy throughout one of the most testing periods in regional memory.

Overall, Sharjah recorded 331 domestic and foreign investment projects in 2025, representing combined investments of AED12.8 billion and the creation of 11,898 jobs.

H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), inaugurated the 20th edition of Art Dubai at Madinat Jumeirah on May 14.

Government contracts awarded to RUWAD member projects totalled AED2.32 million during the first quarter, compared to AED1 million during the same period last year.

Dubai also recorded progress in 16 out of 20 technology indicators and advanced across all four pillars of technology governance in the 2025 report.

Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2026, with completion targeted between the fourth quarter of 2027 and the first quarter of 2028.

Inspired by the venture capital model, the New Bets framework treats Revolut as an ecosystem of internal startups.

MR PORTER London founder discusses hospitality, design, growth and London’s competitive dining scene.

Vision Golfe 2026 takes place in a moment when geopolitics is no longer a backdrop to commerce, but a direct input into economic decision-making, from export controls and investment screening to industrial policy and supply-chain security.

The record number of membership renewals underlines Dubai’s strong capacity to adapt to global shifts, supported by a forward-looking vision that prioritises sustainable growth, competitiveness, and business resilience.

The Ministry has also amended eInvoicing accreditation rules to enable local companies to partner with international providers, supporting knowledge transfer and accelerating the UAE’s digital transformation.

Kalpesh Khakhria, Group Chairman, and Shivkumar Rohira, CEO EMEA, Klay Group, outline how disciplined advice, long-term focus, and deliberate risk-taking define the firm’s approach to navigating often complex investment landscape.

“It’s not just about attending events or picking up a hobby, it directly impacts your health, your quality of life, and your contribution to society.”

Sharjah also highlighted investment opportunities across manufacturing, with exports reaching more than 120 countries.

As businesses across the Middle East navigate the economic aftershocks of regional uncertainties, the stories of these UAE-based small business founders reflect a quiet shift within the nation: resilience is no longer a reactive measure, but built into the core of how businesses are designed and scaled.

“In the UAE, we truly believe that nothing beats doing business."

Achieved amid ongoing global and regional uncertainty, the milestone signals both the resilience of the UAE and Abu Dhabi’s financial infrastructure.

Beyond lean operational models that protect margins, RAKEZ has been able to unlock another core fact: reducing operational risk has become equally central to the equation.

Reda Nidhakou, CEO of Abu Dhabi-based venture builder VentureOne, says the deep technology solutions that will stand the test of time are not necessarily those built on novelty and perfection, but something much simpler.