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Dubai: DBLC's Jassim Al Gallaf on how the emirate is supporting investors

DBLC’s Jassim Al Gallaf on how Dubai is supporting investors

The director of Digital Business Development and Partnerships at DBLC, shares insights on the new initiatives and their impact on Dubai’s business environment

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Insights: Why the UAE is a premier hub for cybersecurity startups

With a burgeoning market, supportive government initiatives, and a robust digital landscape, the UAE is positioned to drive innovation in the cybersecurity sector

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Google launches AI accelerator programme for MENAT startups

Google’s accelerator initiative aims to bolster innovation and entrepreneurship in the region, providing startups with essential resources for development

Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni on DIEZ’s role in Dubai’s economic growth

Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni on DIEZ’s role in Dubai’s economic growth

The chairman of DIEZ says the authority is integrating AI and smart city solutions, reinforcing its position as a crucial contributor to Dubai’s economic growth

How HUAWEI’s eKit is boosting digital transformation for SMEs

Huawei is seeking to address the complexity of implementing and managing advanced IT infrastructure for SMEs

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LinkedIn names these UAE companies as top startups for 2024

The emergence of these startups is not only indicative of individual success but also highlights the broader trends shaping the UAE’s economic environment

Dubai's DET, Amazon launch accelerator for SMEs

Dubai’s DET, Amazon launch accelerator for SMEs

The partnership between DET and Amazon UAE showcases the effective collaboration between government and private sectors

Shaping Sharjah’s transformation: Shurooq CEO shares insights

Shaping Sharjah’s transformation: Shurooq CEO shares insights

Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer says Shurooq is harnessing Sharjah’s cultural heritage, while implementing initiatives that boost tourism and investment

How Bidzi plans to revolutionise UAE’s SMEs market

Bidzi forays into the UAE to revolutionise M&A market for SMEs

The platform addresses common challenges in the M&A process, such as high costs and fragmented service models, streamlined, and cost-effective alternative

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Qualcomm, Aramco, RDIA launch incubator for high-tech startups

The DISA programme will build upon Qualcomm’s successful track record of similar initiatives in regions such as Taiwan, India, Vietnam and Africa

1 Billion Pitches invites ideas from startups, content creators

1 Billion Pitches invites ideas from startups, content creators

The top 25 entrants will be selected to embark on a specialised mentorship and training programme led by industry veterans

Insights from Rashid Mohammed, the head of revenue of the SPC Free Zone on how to save a company: What every business leader should know

How to save a company: What every business leader should know

By being transparent about the company’s issues and turnaround strategy, you can cultivate the essential trust and commitment needed to make the necessary changes

Creative Zone's Lorenzo Jooris on how to plan for an exit while building a business

How to plan for an exit while building a business

Consider your exit strategy early because whatever exit strategy you choose – be it an IPO, buyout or acquisition – it will affect business development choices

Why R&D-intensive SMEs in emerging markets excel in outward FDI

Why R&D-intensive SMEs in emerging markets excel in outward FDI

With the right tools and assistance, SMEs can overcome barriers to international business and become formidable players on the world stage

Wio Bank’s CEO on banking in an era of evolving consumer needs

Wio Bank’s CEO on banking in an era of evolving consumer needs

Jayesh Patel says that the belief that neobanks struggle with profitability is a misconception while noting that digital banks can be profitable with a defined business objectives

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SME story: How STP Partners leverages tech in its financial solutions

Tony Hallside, CEO of STP Partners, a full-service DIFC-based prime broker, discusses the firm’s innovative prime brokerage services, strategic successes, and future plans in the dynamic financial landscape

AI startup funding more than doubles in Q2, shows Crunchbase data

AI startup funding more than doubles in Q2, shows Crunchbase data

Five out of six billion-dollar funding rounds went to AI companies, Crunchbase data showed

Unlock Her Future: Empowering the region's female entrepreneurs

Unlock Her Future: Empowering the region’s female entrepreneurs

The Bicester Collection’s inaugural ‘Unlock Her Future Prize’ MENA Edition celebrates women entrepreneurs. Bicester Collection’s Chantal Khoueiry and the winners share how they are driving positive change

Jochen Knecht - CEO at IFZA on how the free zone is supporting startups and smes

IFZA CEO Jochen Knecht on how the free zone supports startups, SMEs

Jochen Knecht, CEO at IFZA, shares how the free zone is committed to empowering startups with the tools, resources, and support they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving business landscape

UAE banks provide Dhs15.6bn to trade, industrial sectors in Q1 2024

UAE banks provide Dhs15.6bn to trade, industrial sectors in Q1 2024

National banks accounted for 90 per cent of the combined credit to the two sectors, while the remaining 10 per cent (Dhs84.3bn) came from foreign banks

Abu Dhabi is MENA region's fastest-growing emerging startup hub, reveals study Image provided by Hub71 - Abu Dhabi's Global Tech Ecosystem

Abu Dhabi is MENA region’s fastest-growing emerging startup hub, reveals study

The GSER report highlighted Abu Dhabi’s strengths in the fintech, agtech and new food, and climate tech sectors, citing the density of talent, support resources, and startup activity

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Qatar’s Rasmal Ventures launches $100m debut VC fund

While sector-agnostic, the fund will have a strategic focus on climate and energy tech, fintech, supply chain logistics, B2B SaaS and AI

DFM unveils initial private offerings platform ARENA

DFM unveils initial private offerings platform ARENA

The new platform is a regulated alternative to conventional financing routes and helps private companies access capital markets

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Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 selects startups from 11 countries for 14th cohort

Eighty-one per cent of the startups in the latest cohort are headquartered outside the UAE

DIEZ unveils Dhs500m venture fund to finance tech startups

Dubai unveils Dhs500m growth initiative to support SMEs

The initiative is open to all SMEs founded in Dubai and is designed to empower businesses to expand internationally

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Energy giant Aramco allocates $4bn to expand global VC programme

Aramco’s venture capital programme supports the development of disruptive new technologies and creates diversification opportunities for Aramco while paving the way for collaborations with innovative startups

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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank launches b2b marketplace for SMEs

The all-in-one digital platform aims to significantly reduce the cost of doing business for SMES by providing them with a wide range of exclusive offers and discounts

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Khalifa Fund transitions services to TAMM platform, increases accessibility to SMEs

With the transition to TAMM, Khalifa Fund is poised to provide more efficient and accessible services to entrepreneurs in the emirate

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Family-owned businesses ‘make up 90%’ of UAE’s private sector

The vast majority of businesses in the UAE are, interestingly, family-owned businesses, according to a key organisation representing this sector

ADDED launches SME finance facilitator programme

ADDED launches SME finance facilitator programme

The programme aims to foster trust between SMEs and financial institutions, and lead to collaborative credit assessment