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80% of UAE Professionals Now Use AI Tools, LinkedIn Survey Reveals
Nation ranks second globally for workplace AI adoption, highlighting rapid upskilling and new challenges.
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CALMA – Building Brighter Futures
CALMA Developments named as the Fastest Growing Real Estate Developer of the Year by BNC Publishing.
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From Dubai to Cannes, Saint-Tropez, and London: Lessons in Taking an Emirati Brand Global
The appetite for Emirati creativity - through food, design, and hospitality - is growing. But success isn't just luck- it's the result of many small, thoughtful choices made early on, and the right people making them together.
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Innovation Meets Context: Entrepreneurial Insights for the MENA Region
Tips on being a successful entrepreneur, illustrated through stories of innovators like Linda Weinman, Arnold Correa, John Thorne, and Elon Musk.
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How the Middle East is Reshaping the Global Sports Scene
From billion-dollar investments within the region, to a global network and expansion of teams and sports owned by Middle Eastern businesses, the region is creating a new perception.
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Esports World Cup CEO Ralf Reichert on the Blurring Lines Between Esports and Traditional Sports
In this exclusive Q&A with Entrepreneur Middle East, Esports World Cup Foundation CEO Ralf Reichert discusses the merging of sports and esports, the role of NGSC in accelerating industry growth, and why stability and trust are the two critical ingredients for the future of the sector.
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Leading the Charge: How Strategic Vision is Reshaping Sports Retail in the Middle East
The Middle Eastern sportswear market is on a steep upward trajectory.
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Forging New Paths: How 22-Year-Old Adnaan Jassat Built ThrillerME Into a Multimillion-Dollar UAE Success
Jassat was only 17 years old when he dropped out of school to launch sneaker and streetwear marketplace ThrillerME. But what started out purely from a place of personal interest has today grown into a booming business with a roster of well-known clients such as Jason Derulo.
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Thinking Big: How to Diversify Your Portfolio With a Global Approach
For those already active in the UAE market, UK property offers stability and compounding strength.
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UAE Offers Nearly 50 Ways to Set Up a Business, Boosting Entrepreneurial Boom
New figures show huge increase in registration.
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How a Corporate Turnaround Taught Me True Entrepreneurship
Little did I know, this corporate turnaround would become my crash course in entrepreneurship and managing extreme duality.
By Saina Babaee
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Future 100 – 2025: Be Recognized Among the UAE’s Most Promising Companies
Prospective Future 100 - 2025 startups and scaleups can apply or be nominated on the Future 100's official website.
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Saudi Communications Ministry Concludes ‘HealthTech Challenge’
The challenge spanned three months, covering registration, business model development, the training camp, and technical support.
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MENA Startup Scene Sees Record Surge; Saudi Partnership Aims to Empower Women in Tech
Region posts 14-fold jump in July 2025 funding.
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International Youth Day 2025: “Youth Empowerment Isn’t Optional for UAE National Progress!”
To fellow leaders in the public and private sectors: Be the mentor. Open the door. Start the conversation. Give youth exposure and meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and lead.
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US Investment Bank H.C. Wainwright Reiterates Buy Rating on IHC Portfolio Company, Phoenix Group, with AED3.00 Target
"This report validates our team's hard work to expand our core mining operations efficiently while boldly moving into the AI and HPC space."
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Shamal Holding Launches Naïa Island: Dubai’s New Ultra-Luxury Private Estate Destination
The aim is to attract HNMI to the resort.
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Kiara Jewellery Expands to Six Locations in Dubai Under Ada Panday’s Leadership
Panday says more expansion on the cards.
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Decisive Zone Achieves 40% Year-on-Year Growth Amid Leadership Drive
Managing Partner Manan Shaikh credits new revenue channels.
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Gates Foundation Unveils US$2.5 Billion Initiative for Women-Led Research and Solutions
Gates Foundation is urging governments, philanthropists, investors, and the private sector to co-invest in women's health innovations.
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Slowing Down to Speed Up: The Middle East’ s New Entrepreneurial Edge
What is growing, instead of resistance to the global standard, is a redefinition of it. A rebalancing of success on terms that speak to us — not simply where we are headed.
By Lida Nasiri
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Jumeirah Village Triangle Attracts New Development Amid Strong 9% Yields
SOL Properties has launched its latest mixed-use development – SOL Levante – in JVT to capitalize on its robust growth in rents and investment returns.
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UAE Highlights Historic Milestone as Sheikh Mohammed Boards Etihad Rail from Dubai to Fujairah
Trains can carry 400 passengers.
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e& Sees 60.7% Surge in H1 Net Profit, Reaching AED 8.8 Billion
In the UAE, e& UAE subscribers reached 15.5 million, driven by rising demand for advanced connectivity solutions, AI-powered services, and tailored digital experiences that address the evolving needs of both individuals and businesses.
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Sharjah Art Foundation Launches 2025-2026 Residency Open Call – Deadline August 30
Selected residents will have the opportunity to live and work at either Bait Obaid Al Shamsi in Sharjah City or the Kalba Ice Factory in Kalba, during the residency period running from November 2025 to March 2026.
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Leoron and Oxford’s Saïd Business School Join Forces to Advance Executive Training in the Middle East
This partnership model is a first for Oxford Saïd in the region and offers clients access to the highest quality content from one of the most prestigious business schools globally.
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Demand Outstrips Supply in Dubai’s Industrial and Logistics Market
New report shows rise in industrial rents.