You know a topic is important when several international studies have focused on it. ‘Founder psychology’ is one such area, and from Oxford to Princeton, researchers have surveyed thousands of startups and their founders to try to understand the impact of the latter’s psychological profile on their businesses’ chances of success.
Beyond Developments has announced plans for the Middle East’s first Forest District by the Sea in Dubai Maritime City. The district aims to combine architecture, ecology and sustainable living in a coastal setting.
UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU) has partnered with Egypt’s AH Industrial Management, China’s JA Solar and Bahrain’s Infinity Capital to launch a $220m solar energy industrial complex in the Egyptian town of Ain Sokhna.
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and Amazon UAE have launched a new programme that allows individuals to earn income by delivering Amazon packages on foot.
More than 2,875 Emirati women obtained new business licences in Abu Dhabi during the first half of 2025, underscoring their growing role in the national economy and the emirate’s efforts to foster female entrepreneurship.
Dubai-based fintech Bluerails has launched an on-chain treasury platform at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to help businesses, family offices and HNWIs earn returns on unused funds while enabling instant global payments.
Dubai-based Colabb has announced the launch of its interdisciplinary real estate platform, combining investment, interior design and digital strategy to deliver end-to-end solutions for commercial and hospitality properties.
The UAE has launched its first quantum-secure communications testbed at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), marking a significant step in strengthening the nation’s cybersecurity capabilities. The initiative brings together government, research institutions and industry to explore how quantum technology can safeguard ultra-sensitive data transfers. The initiative aims to bridge advanced research with practical application, supporting
Dubai is strengthening its status as one of the world’s leading destinations for the ultra-wealthy, with a surge in demand for high-end real estate. The emirate now ranks among the top 20 global cities for wealth, home to 81,200 millionaires - that’s a 12% increase year on year.
Is AI risking your entire marketing strategy? The answer depends on how exactly you’re using it. AI-generated content – and particularly visuals and videos – is now within reach at a speed and scale unimaginable a few years ago, and AI tools seem to promise almost limitless creativity and faster workflows, all at lower costs.
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