Business News
Masdar City Launches GCC’s First Commercial Shared Life Sciences Lab at BIO 2026
The new shared laboratory facility has beedeveloped in partnership with M42 and Attentive Science
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Business News
UAE Real Estate Professionals Turn to Training and Skills Development Amid Evolving Market Conditions
Since March 2026, Bayut Academy has delivered 38 specialised training sessions, attended by representatives from 104 unique real estate agencies across the UAE.
Business News
10 Emerging Technologies of 2026 by Dubai Future Foundation and World Economic Forum
Dubai Future Foundation, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, has launched the “Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2026” report, an annual publication that identifies the most promising technologies expected to deliver significant impact across economies, industries, and societies in the years ahead. Technologies were selected based on three core criteria: novelty, transformative potential, and […]
Business News
Vision Golfe 2026 Brings Together 1,200+ Leaders to Advance France-GCC Partnerships
The forum featured 13 high-level panel discussions, more than 80 speakers, and over 3,500 B2B meetings, reinforcing its role as a key platform for France-Gulf economic dialogue.
Business News
Abu Dhabi Sees Continued Business Growth with 21% Rise in New Economic Licenses
“Amid global and regional challenges and changes, Abu Dhabi continues to demonstrate its ability to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and prosperity," Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), said.
Finance
Why Wio’s New Investment-Backed Financing Product Could Change How UAE Investors Manage Wealth
Wio Bank and ADX have launched the UAE’s first fully digital Loan Against Investments solution, allowing investors to unlock liquidity from their ADX-listed shares without selling them.
By Mina Vucic
Business News
Dubai Ranks 5th Among World’s Top City Brands as Digital Dubai Adds AED31 Billion in Value
Brand Finance also assigned an AA+ rating to Digital Dubai, placing it among the world’s leading digital government entities.
Business News
Global Blockchain Show to Bring Web3 and Digital Asset Leaders to Riyadh From June 29-30, 2026
A key focus of the event will be ecosystem development and collaboration between entrepreneurs, investors, regulators, developers, and corporate leaders.
Business News
UAE Emerges as Key Connector Economy in Global Trade, DMCC Report Finds
The report also found that global trade is expected to remain resilient over the next two years but will operate under a different model shaped by artificial intelligence, tariff volatility, supply chain diversification and the global energy transition.
Finance
The Future Of Investing, According To Viktor Uzunov
After losing everything twice, the investor and entrepreneur is helping everyday people access opportunities traditionally reserved for the financial elite.
By Mina Vucic
Business News
Abu Dhabi Enters World’s Top 50 Startup Ecosystems as Value Surges to US$73.4 Billion
The report noted strong momentum across sectors including AI, FinTech, ClimateTech, Web3, and digital assets.
Business News
Ministry of Finance Unveils UAE’s First Retail Sovereign Sukuk Offering
The program is designed to promote financial inclusion, support long-term saving and investing, and align with the UAE’s Year of Family 2026 initiative.
Business News
Abu Dhabi’s Phoenix Group Appoints Phillip Ross as Director of Data Center Design and Development
Ross joins as the company expands its AI and high-performance computing infrastructure across Europe and the GCC.
Business News
Building a Wellness Brand Through an Emirati Lens
Rather than relying on imported concepts or ingredients, RAWA would build around resources already embedded within the region's identity. Date seed oil became the clearest expression of that thinking, transforming an underutilized by-product into the foundation of a wellness brand.
Business News
DMCC to Launch Two New Education and Consulting Platforms Focused on Global Trade
The rollout of DMCC Campus and DMCC Intelligence will take place in phases, with the initial stage focused on educational content, strategic advisory services, and partnerships with industry experts.
Business News
Khalifa Fund, ADGM Academy Launch New Edition of Ruwad Al Ain Bootcamp for Emirati Entrepreneurs
This year’s program focused on four strategic sectors: agritech, light manufacturing, AI and cybersecurity, and culture and tourism.
Business News
CNTXT AI Raises US$60 Million in Series A Funding Round
The Series A funding round, co-led by AI71 and BlueFive Capital, will support product development, market expansion, and AI infrastructure deployments for government and enterprise customers.
Business News
ANAX Developments Begins Construction on ELLE Residences Dubai Islands, Completion Set For Q4 2027
The Dubai-based real estate developer also unveiled “ANAX 2.0,” which represents its next phase of growth in the UAE real estate market.
Business News
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy Supports Market Launch of 32 New Mobile Apps
According to the chamber, 60% of the apps developed and launched through the Create Apps Accelerator Programme use artificial intelligence.
Leadership
Editor’s Note: The Readiness Paradox
The challenge is knowing the difference between the moments that require patience and the moments that require courage.
By Tamara Pupic
Business News
Jeff Bezos to Discuss Entrepreneurship, AI, and Space at VivaTech 2026 in Paris
Bezos will speak on June 17 at the VivaTech Theater.
Entrepreneurs
Inside the Precision Built Franchise Taking Kids’ Movement Global
“What we’ve built is a complete system for teaching children how to move,” says Samer Hijazi, founder of Pinpoint Fitness. “Every class follows a clearly defined structure, every skill follows a progression, and every athlete follows a pathway."
Entrepreneurs
DIGITAL COVER: From Wall Street Discipline to Digital Asset Innovation – UEB3 Ventures CEO Viktor Uzunov
Viktor Uzunov’s conviction was shaped by two important insights - the resilience of digital asset infrastructure across multiple market cycles and the growing interest it attracted from sophisticated investors and institutions.
By Tamara Pupic
Business News
AHS Properties Makes AED 1.1 Billion Bet On Dubai’s Future With Shangri-La Hotel Acquisition
“We did not buy a hotel. We bought a position on a corridor where supply is constrained and demand is globally diversified,” said Abbas Sajwani, Founder and CEO of AHS Properties.
Business News
French President Emmanuel Macron to Speak at 10th Edition of VivaTech in Paris
The event takes place from June 17-20, 2026; , Macron is expected to address key issues shaping the future of AI.
Business News
Bayut Analysis Shows Dubai Property Values Have Nearly Doubled in Key Communities Since 2021
Premium and high-demand communities known for their lifestyle appeal and waterfront views also recorded strong growth
Business News
Dubai Contractors Business Group Launched to Boost Industry Competitiveness
Under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, the group will provide a unified platform to represent the sector’s interests and develop recommendations to help improve the regulatory environment.