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The annual Bayut Awards recognized performance across the UAE real estate sector at an industry gathering held at Atlantis The Royal. Bayut hosted the Bayut Awards 2025 at Atlantis The Royal, bringing together real estate agencies, industry professionals, and stakeholders from across the UAE. The awards night, themed “Reflections of Your Success”, honored individuals and […]

The 14th edition of STEP Conference is taking place on February 11–12, 2026, at Dubai Internet City, unveiling a fully AI-dedicated program aligned with the UAE’s National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031. STEP Conference 2026 will return to Dubai on February 11–12, 2026, with a fully artificial intelligence–focused agenda. Held at Dubai Internet City in […]

In a Q&A interview, Rama Chakaki, President of Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), shares how the hub is shaping the future of tech and entrepreneurship in Qatar, driving collaboration, and empowering the next generation of innovators. As Qatar deepens its commitment to knowledge-based growth, Qatar Science & Technology Park stands at the intersection of […]

In an interview with Entrepreneur Middle East, Ben Powell, Chief Middle East and APAC Investment Strategist, BlackRock Investment Institute, breaks down the firm’s newly released Full-Year Global Outlook 2026 and what shifting economic forces mean for investors. As global markets stand at the cusp of significant structural change, the BlackRock Investment Institute’s Full-Year Global Outlook […]

For decades, real estate sales teams have been trained to focus on persuasion.Better scripts, stronger follow-ups, more refined closing techniques. Yet most deals do not fail because a sales executive lacks persuasion skills. They fail much earlier, often without anyone noticing. Buyers lose momentum simply because they did not receive the information they needed at […]

From where I sit, performance is rarely a question of capability. Most organizations are full of talented, well-intentioned people. The real question is whether those people feel safe enough to contribute fully; to question decisions, raise concerns, and admit uncertainty without fear. The pharmaceutical industry has never been short on pressure. It is highly regulated, […]

When leaders can’t acknowledge uncertainty or pressure, teams learn to hide it too.

Dubai Land Department will showcase a comprehensive portfolio of its flagship digital projects.

Holders of the new residency visas can access a range of professional and lifestyle benefits

The agreement strengthens trusted AI partnerships, supply chains, and innovation as the UAE expands its global role in artificial intelligence. The UAE has formally joined Pax Silica, a US-led initiative focused on strengthening innovation and supply chains amid rising global demand for AI-driven technologies. The agreement was signed in Abu Dhabi by UAE Minister of […]

Ahead of her upcoming visit to Dubai in 2026, dancer, choreographer, and digital creator GiaNina Paolantonio reflects on building a business on TikTok. When GiaNina Paolantonio arrives in Dubai as part of her 2026 world dance tour, it will mark another milestone in a career that has evolved far beyond the stage. Paolantonio’s performance résumé […]

Under the theme ‘Where We Belong’, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2026 will take place on January 31 and February 1 at Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK).Organized by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), SEF 2026 will convene founders alongside investors, creatives, policymakers and industry leaders, and an expected audience of 14,000 attendees.The headline […]

Sayed Tayoun, Cluster General Managerof InterContinental Abu Dhabi and InterContinental Residences Abu Dhabi, on leading one of Abu Dhabi’s most historically powerful properties. Sayed Tayoun, Cluster General Manager of InterContinental Abu Dhabi and InterConti- nental Residences Abu Dhabi, is unfazed by the rapid expansion of Abu Dhabi’s hospitality market. With Abu Dhabi Tourism Strategy 2030 […]

Held under the title The Great Rebalancing: Artificial Intelligence, Jobs, and the Future of Inclusive Growth, the session at the UAE Pavillion at the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos brought together H.E. Badr Jafar, the UAE’s Special Envoy for Business and Philanthropy, and Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), for a […]

Dubai-based sustainable urban design developer SEE Holding has welcomed wellness advocate and author Maye Musk as the global voice of its flagship project The Sustainable City. The collaboration reflects The Sustainable City’s commitment to advancing sustainability as a holistic way of life, one that places people, community, and long-term well-being at the heart of urban […]

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has announced that it successfully supported the establishment and expansion of 1,690 digital startups in Dubai during 2025. This represents an increase of 39.7% compared to 2024. Businesses specializing in artificial intelligence accounted for around 15% of the companies supported by the chamber, while fintech enterprises represented 12%. The combined […]

As the CEO of the Emirates Literature Foundation, Ahlam Bolooki has shaped the organisation into a reliable haven for reading, writing, and cultural exchange. Ahead of the 18th edition of the Foundation’s flagship Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, she discusses nurturing local writers, championing translation, safeguarding human creativity in the age of AI, and building a community where stories connect generations and cultures.

"Investors are drawn to traction anyway. The irony is that nothing helps you raise money faster than proving you don't need it."

Key topics at ADSW 2026 include the transformation of global energy systems, water and food security, nature conservation, and the impact of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

The funding round included participation from Joa Capital, abtal.vc, Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global, Sadu Capital, Plus VC, Hyperscope Ventures, A-Typical Ventures, and Plug and Play.

HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has been appointed the Chairman of L'imad.