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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.

Designed as an integrated, citywide platform and led by DIFC, Dubai Future Finance Week brings together several major industry forums under a single, cohesive agenda, themed "Finance Reimagined: Where innovation meets policy and purpose."

The new feature combines Mastercard's global infrastructure with botim's expanding financial ecosystem.

The platform provides a strategic tool that enables federal entities to efficiently register, monitor, and manage their real estate assets through a structured and methodical approach.

Why Alluca Group's Alex Chiniborch believes the future of financial security looks a lot like the past.

At the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai, Lara Trump shared her views on media trust, authenticity on social platforms, and how AI is reshaping public perception.

Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar Properties and noon, took the stage at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai with a blunt message on power, scale, and disruption in a rapidly changing economy.

Moderated by Vishen Lakhiani, founder of Mindvalley, the session focused on how digital attention can be mobilized to drive meaningful social impact.

"We have a lot of influence and it would be shame not to use it for impact, for good. We should not forget that the numbers on the screen are actual people," MrBeast said.

"You don't only transmit information; you shape how young people see the world. That is why this summit comes under the theme 'Content for Good.' We see you as creators of impact and life. Media is not a job—it is a mission."

The 2026 edition of 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai features over 500 speakers with a combined following of more than 3 billion, and hosts over 100 SMEs and creator-founded startups to showcase products and ideas.

Leading global platforms including Snapchat, X, YouTube, TikTok, Meta, Disney+ and Twitch come together to examine the future of the creator economy.