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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.

The 2026 edition will offer a perspective on Saudi Arabia’s AI development, tracing its progress from early vision to ongoing implementation.

The new report highlights the Kingdom's maturing private capital ecosystem and growing IPO momentum.

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.

Fikrah HR Managing Director Sarah Brooks shares frontline insights on how employers and employees are reacting to rising uncertainty following the February 28, 2026, regional escalation. To assess the impact of the escalation of Iran-linked attacks on February 28, 2026, on the UAE labor market, Entrepreneur Middle East also spoke with Sarah Brooks, founder of […]

I have seen too many businesses sit in frustration, convinced they have built something better, only to watch competitors with objectively weaker products outperform them. And every time, the same question comes up: Why are we not winning if our product is better? The uncomfortable answer is this: your product is not the problem. Your […]

The private event saw 300 leaders from across the emirate’s business sector convene, as well as the attendance of UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation H.E. Reem Al Hashimy

The bravest thing a founder can do right now is not the most visible thing. It is the quiet, deliberate work of ensuring that everything they have built can outlast the version of them that built it.

Capital markets consolidate around gateways. Throughout financial history, liquidity has clustered in jurisdictions capable of aligning regulation, capital access, legal enforceability, and institutional confidence. In the digital era, that consolidation does not disappear. It intensifies. Infrastructure requires a center of gravity. For EDENA Capital Partners, that center is Hong Kong. With operations originating in 2023 […]

Al Hashimy’s leadership has reflected the UAE’s broader diplomatic philosophy: one rooted in dialogue, multilateralism, and long-term cooperation rather than confrontation.

The Ministry emphasized that all tourism establishments continue to operate within approved regulatory frameworks while adhering strictly to safety and quality standards.

“For me, launching a business isn’t just about commercial success or money. It’s about taking that step, overcoming fear, and unlocking a new mindset."

"Across all my businesses, my vision is simple: build sustainable platforms that serve people, create opportunities, and give back more than they take.”

A 78-slide deck doesn’t create growth, and it won’t fix your business problems, but execution will. As SME ecosystems mature, specialists who implement, deliver, and take ownership are beating out generalists offering opinions.

When senior leaders lead through both their behaviour and their strategy, customer excellence becomes part of everyday operations rather than just an ambition.

The newly secured funding will support Rewa’s expansion across Dubai, with plans to scale across the wider UAE and into the GCC.