FAST Ventures has unveiled FAST Foundry, a venture studio and investment arm backed by a $3m fund to accelerate early-stage startups across the MENA region. The initiative targets companies developing the next generation of adtech, retail, and marketing products with global scalability. The new platform aims to strengthen homegrown innovation by moving the region away
Beehive has partnered with Future Fund Oman and Sohar International to introduce a new lending portfolio designed to expand financing access for SMEs in Oman.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) recorded its highest-ever quarterly traffic in Q3 2025, welcoming 24.2 million passengers between July and September, marking a 1.9% increase year-on-year.
Abu Dhabi-based G42 has received US approval to export advanced AI semiconductors, a move that accelerates the UAE–US AI corridor and moves key projects from planning into action.
I’m often asked which region I believe is most likely to drive the next great wave of innovation and entrepreneurship – an area with a visionary ecosystem that will support and propel the momentous change in business, technology and social interaction we’re likely to see in the next decade. The model that immediately springs to
The UAE and South Korea have signed several agreements aimed at strengthening the special strategic partnership between the two nations.
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has marked its 25th anniversary, highlighting a period of expansion and market innovation. ADX has grown from 12 listed companies to more than 200 securities, reaching a market value exceeding AED 3tr.
Dubai Chambers has signed a new MoU with the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce to advance bilateral trade and investment.
The Dubai Airshow is currently underway and is seen the signing multiple agreements with airlines across the EMEA region.
JetBrains has entered a strategic collaboration with the DMCC AI Centre to support AI-driven innovation and strengthen Dubai’s fast-growing technology ecosystem.
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