The Entrepreneurship World Cup 2025 has kicked off, attracting more than 10,000 projects from entrepreneurs in 169 countries. The competition spans 16 sectors including healthcare, education, ICT, agriculture and manufacturing.
The UAE’s proptech market is projected to grow from $0.6bn in 2024 to $1.55bn by 2030, according to Research and Markets.
iACCEL Gulf Business Incubator (iACCEL GBI) has signed an MoU with the Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC) to create a cross-border framework supporting high-potential startups in expanding between the UAE and Canada.
Few cities have changed as quickly or as visibly as Dubai. Over the past decade, its streets, buildings and transport systems have been transformed, and with that, the expectations of what a modern city should provide have moved forward.
Tax Star, the UAE’s AI-powered corporate tax automation platform, has partnered with Wafeq, a leading provider of accounting and e-invoicing software, to streamline tax compliance for SMEs.
Money20/20 Middle East will take place from 15–17 September 2025 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham. Positioned as the region’s leading platform for the fintech and financial community, the event will unite global leaders in finance, policy, and technology. The conference will feature more than 350 speakers, 450+ global and regional exhibiting
Kodak, despite pioneering digital photography, failed to adapt to disruption. Though it foresaw shifts in consumer behavior—many of which it helped create—it clung to its traditional photo-film and paper business model.
Saudi Arabia has launched a new platform spotlighting innovation in the events industry. Event Tech Tank is designed as a launchpad for startups, connecting entrepreneurs with investors and venture capital funds to turn promising ideas into viable projects.
Dubai Municipality has unveiled ‘Eltizam’, a smart digital app enabling authorised officials with judicial officer status to monitor and document public cleanliness violations.
Abu Dhabi’s AI sector is experiencing rapid growth, with data from the Abu Dhabi Chamber showing the emirate is home to 673 AI companies, marking a 61% increase between June 2023 and June 2024.
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