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A10’s strategy is rooted in staying ahead of the curve, says its Group CEO Amiral Elmehdawi.

The three-month, highly curated accelerator is offering venture capital through Blossom Capital, advanced technical enablement, market-entry support, enterprise and government pilots, and connectivity to MENA’s investor ecosystem. 

Presight is investing in six AI startups under its AI Innovation Ecosystem to advance next-generation intelligent systems worldwide.

"Everything around us has evolved except the tools we rely on to protect ourselves in an emergency. That felt like a problem worth solving.”

Ziina’s platform allows merchants to accept payments in several ways, including payment links, QR code payments, Tap to Pay, card acceptance, and bank transfers.

Shorooq joined a global group of investors backing Yann LeCun’s Paris-based AI startup AMI Labs in a US$1.03 billion seed round aimed at developing next-generation “world model” artificial intelligence.

In times of geopolitical and economic uncertainty, startups that prioritize cash flow management gain the stability needed to survive and adapt. Entrepreneur Moyn Islam explains why financial discipline, not rapid growth, becomes the most important strategy for founders navigating volatile markets.

Meet the 15 scale-ups shaping the future of the UAE's circular economy with the support of Dubai Holding.

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

"While the UK media focuses on the "exit," the UAE is focused on "The 3 Cs" I hold dear: Competence, Credibility, and Care."

If Silicon Valley were being designed today, it would require more than talent and capital.

“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.