startups

The Middle East lead at SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s venture-building arm, talks about stablecoins, tokenisation and digital assets, and why the Gulf’s next chapter is about building globally relevant companies, not just funding startups

The head of Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund discusses why access to capital is only part of the equation for industrial startups and how financial institutions and ecosystem enablers can work more effectively together

The journey from startup visionary to sustainable business requires a fundamental shift in leadership

Women are no longer simply participants, they are innovators and decision-makers shaping industries from AI to FMCG and finance

From funding and mentorship to purpose-driven leadership, the Sheraa CEO explains how empowering women founders is key to building a more inclusive and future-ready economy

The event will launch ScaleX, the Consumer Tech Zone, North Star Green Impact, the Deeptech MEA Summit and the Digital Assets Forum

Six startups were selected for Hub71’s Cohort 17, which have raised over $223m (Dhs818m) – the highest to date

Behind every bold idea lies a web of invisible forces – cultural cues, access to capital, proximity to mentors and openness to risk – all of which shape the founder’s path

The CEO’s vision is clear: transitioning Hub71 from a launchpad for early-stage companies into a vibrant, globally connected ecosystem that nurtures scaleups and tech innovators targetting the MENA region and beyond

Sheikh Hamdan stressed the importance of long-term investment, innovation, and strategic public-private collaboration in cementing the UAE’s position as a global space hub