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How employers can manage uncertainty while staying compliant with UAE labor law and safeguarding their workforce. Since the escalation of Iran-linked attacks on the UAE on February 28, 2026, elements of the UAE labor market have begun to mirror COVID-era responses, with companies revisiting layoffs, hiring freezes, and salary adjustments.  But unlike during the COVID19 […]

Fikrah HR Managing Director Sarah Brooks shares frontline insights on how employers and employees are reacting to rising uncertainty following the February 28, 2026, regional escalation. To assess the impact of the escalation of Iran-linked attacks on February 28, 2026, on the UAE labor market, Entrepreneur Middle East also spoke with Sarah Brooks, founder of […]

Dubai has become a key launchpad for fast-growing companies, offering an agile environment that supports innovation and expansion into regional and global markets.

Dubai Municipality will introduce remote working spaces in public parks starting May, as part of efforts to support flexible work and align with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.

The startup is planning to expand its charging station network to 2,000 locations across high-traffic venues in the UAE by the end of 2026.

Report shows that the UAE demonstrates high levels of AI adoption exceeding expectations relative to GDP per capita, alongside Singapore.

The winners of the second edition of the FemTech Hackathon at the Women’s Pavilion, Expo City Dubai have been announced. An AI-powered decision engine designed to eliminate clinical misdiagnosis, a menstrual-cycle-synced nutrition app and a wearable device to prevent and treat mastitis are among the winning innovations. The hackathon brought together 46 students, aged 16-18 […]

The performance reflects sustained issuer activity and steady investor demand across global fixed income markets.

With a total project value of approximately US$70 million, LuzOra Residences is designed as a hybrid Hotel and Residences concept, combining the benefits of home ownership with hotel-style convenience.

The agreement will give Emirati-owned SMEs access to real estate-related activities, training, and partnerships across key industries, supporting broader economic and sector growth goals.

Voice AI is rapidly reshaping contact centers, but building systems that work across Arabic dialects remains a challenge. Tunisian-born and UAE-headquartered startup Clusterlab, through its product Callab.ai, is tackling that gap, and its entry to Y Combinator, a seed-stage startup accelerator, marks a key milestone in scaling its vision.

Bain Capital has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), expanding its Middle East presence and strengthening investor ties.

UAE hotel revenues rose 9.7% to AED49.21 billion in 2025, with guest numbers hitting a record 32.34 million, according to Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri.

Dubai-based RGB has partnered with BNC Publishing, publisher of Entrepreneur Middle East and Entrepreneur Al Arabiya, to scale access to verified health content across the region.

Running until June 30, 2026, the campaign rewards SMEs for increasing and maintaining account balances, with a total prize pool of AED 1 million.

In a digital-first world, visibility is influence, not just presence. In response to this demand, Dubai-based personal branding platform PRsonaME offers AI-powered tools to help leaders turn expertise into credibility and build lasting impact across global markets.

Covers rental, relocation, and transition costs for buyers of Eywa Tree of Life, with applications open until June 30, 2026, or until capacity is reached.

Governed autonomy is not a limitation on what AI agents can do. It is the architecture that earns them the organizational trust to operate at all, says Abdullah Asiri, Founder and CEO of Lucidya.

Businesses investing in research and innovation can now benefit from Phase 1 of the UAE’s R&D tax incentives program, which offers non-refundable tax credits of up to 50% on qualifying expenditure capped at AED5 million.

The agreement is aimed at improving access to banking services for businesses in the free zone, supporting entrepreneurs, start-ups and established companies through faster onboarding and digital financial solutions.

Spinneys is launching The Chef’s Counter on April 15, featuring a rotating lineup of chefs and culinary entrepreneurs each week, offering customers continued access to the region’s independent dining scene.