Abu Dhabi-based Volar Air Mobility and Falcon Aviation Services have signed an MoU to pioneer electric aviation in the UAE. The partnership aims to certify, deploy, and commercialise electric aircraft that have been developed by China’s Liaoning General Aviation Academy.
Sharjah’s entrepreneurship hub Sheraa has opened applications for its latest Sharjah Startup Studio (S3) program, inviting UAE-based startups to participate. The initiative offers funding opportunities, mentorship, and access to software tools worth over $0.8m.
Dubai, UAE – Tuesday, July 22 – Creative Zone, the UAE’s leading business setup advisory firm, has unveiled its latest marketing campaign powered by artificial intelligence – a bold move that positions the company at the forefront of digital innovation in the business support services sector. The campaign’s first video which can be viewed here
Dubai Chambers will host the Dubai Business Forum – USA on November 12 in New York City. The event aims to showcase investment opportunities under the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).
The UAE has been named the world’s safest country in 2025, according to Numbeo’s Safety Index Mid-Year Review. Climbing from second place, the UAE’s safety score rose from 84.5 to 85.2.
Dubai’s real estate sector delivered record-breaking growth in the first half of 2025, with transactions soaring 26% year-on-year.
The UAE and the US have signed a Joint Statement of Intent to launch a bilateral cooperation programme focused on accelerating patent granting procedures in the UAE. This cooperation reflects the UAE’s broader strategy to strengthen its intellectual property ecosystem, particularly in industrial property rights.
Startups across the MENA region raised $289m in May, which was a 25% increase from April. The UAE accounted for $86.7m of that total, spread across 14 deals, highlighting its growing role in the region’s innovation ecosystem.
UAE-based Huspy has secured $59m in a Series B funding round led by UK venture capital firm Balderton Capital.
Dubai has issued a new law aimed at regulating contracting activities across the emirate, marking a significant step toward strengthening oversight, transparency, and compliance in the sector.
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