Abu Dhabi sees record surge in youth-led enterprises
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed youth-led businesses registered with the chamber almost doubled between 2023 and 2024.
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UAE Cabinet approves economic clusters policy to boost GDP
The UAE Cabinet has adopted the National Policy for Economic Clusters, a strategy designed to generate more than $8.17bn annually for the national economy.
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How bespoke tailors get you ready for the boardroom
Business confidence doesn’t just come from sharp ideas or strong handshakes. It comes from how you feel in that moment – and nothing fuels that feeling quite like knowing you look the part. Walk into a boardroom, pitch, or dinner, and your suit becomes part of the message.
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New initiative to support Emirati student entrepreneurs
The Dubai SME-certified incubator Trusity has partnered with Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) to empower Emirati students with the skills and mentorship needed to develop innovative, sustainable business ideas.
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Inception launches AI products on Azure Marketplace
Inception, part of the UAE-based G42 group, has made seven of its products available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. The development expands access to Inception’s domain-specific AI tools, allowing global organisations to integrate enterprise-grade AI more efficiently and at scale. The listing marks a significant step in the ongoing partnership between G42 and Microsoft, aimed
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Sharjah FDI triples in H1 2025
Sharjah recorded a strong rise in foreign direct investment in the first half of 2025, with inflows reaching $1.5bn, more than triple the level of the same period last year. The emirate also registered 74 FDI projects, up from 47 a year earlier.
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Tamara secures $2.4bn to boost credit and payments
Saudi fintech unicorn Tamara has secured a sharia-compliant asset-backed facility of up to $2.4bn, marking one of the largest financing deals of its kind in the Middle East. The agreement is backed by Goldman Sachs, Citi, and Apollo funds.
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Beyond Silicon Valley: the UAE’s booming startup scene
For a long time, Silicon Valley dominated the global startup scene. Although it remains the world’s leading hub – and it’s still massive compared to its rivals – other startup ecosystems around the globe have made remarkable progress in closing the gap.
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Etihad Airways sets record for passenger numbers
Etihad Airways achieved a historic milestone in August 2025, carrying more than two million passengers in a single month for the first time, marking a 22% increase compared with the same month last year. In 2025 so far, Etihad has transported 14.2 million passengers, which is an 18% rise over the same period in 2024.
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UAE to host CyberQ conference on cybersecurity
The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) has announced the return of CyberQ, the Middle East’s premier cybersecurity conference, for its second edition on 26 – 27 November at ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi.