The Launchpad X concept store is home to a diverse range of local brands that have displayed outstanding innovation and growth potential
As we mark World Water Week, the theme of this year, ‘Seeds of Change: Innovative Solutions for a Water-Wise World’ is a stark reminder of the urgent need to address this crisis
The chamber held meetings with multinationals, SMEs, startups and scale-ups during the first half of the year to showcase Dubai’s growth potential
The Women in Tech accelerator programme offers entrepreneurs a platform to unleash their potential, overcome barriers and accelerate their business ventures
A total of 20 startups will be onboarded during the ninth edition of the programmen
The partnership to streamline bank account processes for startup founders
The ready-to-move-in accommodations provide fully managed long-term housing rental spaces for professionals
The startups, part of Hub71’s first cohort of the year, originate from the UAE, US, New Zealand, Egypt, the Netherlands and the UK
The show brings the pressure, the suspense and the glory of raising capital to TV screens in the UAE in a10-episode season
The chamber is supporting Dubai’s digital transformation while cementing its status as the global digital economy hub
Twenty-four startups were shortlisted to participate in the competition by a panel of industry experts from a pool of almost 400 submissions
The enactment of the new regulations supports the DIFC Launchpad by providing a legislative framework for venture building
Mohammad Alblooshi, head of DIFC Innovation Hub and Fintech Hive, showcases Dubai’s role in the global fintech ecosystem
The drive for economic diversification and state-backed initiatives together with financial support for startups is fuelling Middle East’s venture capital industry
Hub71 and its focus on driving impact for startups and Abu Dhabi has led to the facilitation of 41 POCs for corporate partners valued at Dhs160m by the end of 2022
The bank is a financial enabler of the UAE’s economic diversification and industrial transformation agenda
The tech ecosystem’s startups will also gain access to Club Investible, a global network of more than 130 high-net-worth investors who provide capital and expertise
On a global level, the past year was difficult for almost anyone looking to raise money, but it was almost impossible for small startups founded by women
The UAE offers a variety of business opportunities, both on and offline, for entrepreneurs looking to start new ventures in 2023
The entities will identify opportunities to collaborate in areas including mobility, food, health, and climate action
Startups for the fourth cycle of the programme were picked after a comprehensive selection process involving over 960 applicants from across the world
With the right focus and partners along with right information about potential pitfalls, a business can survive in the face of challenges
In addition to banking services, Wio Bank will provide experts and mentors to support startups in Flat6Labs Ignite’s programme
The NextGenFDI programme, which was launched in July, aims to attract digitally-advanced companies into the UAE market and develop the next generation of technology-based companies
Nine startups had raised over $150m collectively at the time of joining Hub71 in 2022
The country’s corporate tax regime will levy a standard rate of 9 per cent on taxable profits exceeding Dhs375,000
In 2021, the Fund supported SMEs with Dhs65.29m worth of financing, of which Dhs47.67m was disbursed through Beehive to 374 projects
Aamer Sheikh, CEO Middle East, PepsiCo, tells Gulf Business about the MENA edition of the mentor-led Greenhouse Accelerator programme and its focus on sustainability
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