Startups

“This is a UAE-born innovation addressing a gap that exists globally: wellness tools have largely ignored the spiritual foundations that guide daily life for so many, both here and around the world."

“I look for businesses that can take advantage of our expansive geographic and technical capacity!”

The session was moderated by Tamara Pupic, Managing Editor of Entrepreneur Middle East.

Participation highlights the ICT sector as a major driver of digital transformation in KSA.

An agreement is also expected to be signed with Khalifa University to foster innovation and entrepreneurship across the country.

Lucidity Insights' goal is clear: democratize access to startup ecosystem data and insights to as many Emerging Market techpreneurs.

"We have built AI technology (which includes our own AI algorithms and our own curriculum-aligned solvers) that provides step-by-step guidance to students completely from the ground up."

Since AI took the world by storm, much of the discussion has focussed on how long it will be before it steals all our jobs. But for today's savviest startups, the updates can't come fast enough. AI is proving to be an indispensable ally that can streamline processes, cut costs and unlock new – and once unthinkable – growth opportunities.

"We are driven by the urgent need to provide cities with reliable access to fresh, sustainably grown local produce."

The unveiling of the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033 marks a new era in the Emirate that is focused on prioritizing resident well-being and happiness.

Unlike unicorns, which prioritize rapid growth and sky-high valuations, zebras focus on sustainability, profitability, and social impact.

At the end of the program later this year, one winning company will be awarded US$30,000 in funds to continue its expansion.

"I don't want the next Tesla or the next Uber- I want to know what makes you stand out without comparing yourself to a trillion-dollar company."

"The first attempt will probably taste terrible, and not look at all like what it's supposed to- but that was not a failure; it taught you lessons for the next attempt."

Having reported on entrepreneurship in the MENA for a decade, Entrepreneur Middle East Editor in Chief Aby Sam Thomas shares 10 things he's learned about this domain- and the people in it.

"I've learned -the hard way- that we have too many people who like to tell a good story, but no intention to follow through!"

"Hekayati aims to solve the challenge of disengagement from traditional storytelling methods that are stereotypical."

At its core, the startup aims to address the many shortcomings of traditional ERP systems.

The Techstars Startup Weekend will also provide a platform for participants to convert their business ideas into tangible prototypes within a 54-hour-frame.

UAE-based and global startups, scaleups, and SMEs are invited to participate in the Future of Luxury Retail Technologies program.

Nadeen Awwad is the co-founder and CEO of Trainsquare, a web platform listing in-person workshops in Abu Dhabi.