Qatar and UAE strengthen trade and investment ties
The Qatar Chamber has hosted a high-level business delegation from the UAE to discuss ways to deepen trade and investment cooperation between the two nations.
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The UAE is making AI a priority — what does this mean for entrepreneurs?
It’s no secret that the UAE has made AI a national priority. In fact, it led the world by appointing a Minister for Artificial Intelligence as far back as 2017, before expanding the role to encompass AI, the digital economy and remote work in 2020.
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KSA startup DOO raises $1.7m led by Merak Capital
The AI-powered customer platform DOO has closed a $1.7m funding round led by Merak Capital, with participation from Plus VC and other regional investors. The capital injection will support DOO’s expansion across the GCC and accelerate development of its AI-driven solutions.
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UAE passport maintains eighth spot globally in 2025
The UAE passport has retained its eighth position in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, surpassing the traditionally strong passports of the US and Canada.
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Creative Zone by Encor appointed as a Registered Corporate Service Provider in DIFC
Dubai, UAE – October 16, 2025 – Creative Zone by Encor, the UAE’s leading business setup and corporate services firm, is pleased to announce that it has been officially appointed as a Registered Corporate Service Provider (CSP) in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). DIFC has reinforced its position as the premier financial hub for
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Middle East startups raise record $1.2bn in Q3 2025
Startups across MENA raised a record $1.2bn in the third quarter of 2025. The figures, from analyst MAGNiTT, show a 60% jump from Q2 and a fourfold increase year-on-year.
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Abu Dhabi becomes region leader in digital real estate
Abu Dhabi has introduced the Middle East’s first fully digital property transaction system, enabling buyers and sellers to complete real estate deals entirely online.
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Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 welcomes Japanese startups
Hub71 has welcomed its first cohort of Japanese startups through the Startup Immersion Programme.
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DLD partners with Microsoft for AI service platform
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to transform customer experience through an AI-driven, unified service platform.
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The importance of online reviews and how to turn them into business growth
Online reviews matter, and companies often take extraordinary measures to gain positive reviews and prevent negative feedback. This makes good business sense: a recent study showed that almost three-quarters of consumers read online reviews when they are researching businesses, and a similar number state that these reviews influence their purchasing decisions.