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Dubai to host WHX Tech 2025

Dubai will take centre stage in global digital health when WHX Tech 2025 debuts at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 8 – 10 September. The three-day event will focus on AI, women-led innovation, and real-world healthcare solutions.

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Mistral in talks with Abu Dhabi’s MGX to raise $1bn

French AI startup Mistral is reportedly in advanced discussions with investors, including Abu Dhabi’s MGX, to raise $1bn at a $10bn valuation. The funding would nearly double Mistral’s worth from last year.

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UAE economy projected to grow 4.4% in 2025

The UAE economy is forecast to expand by 4.4% in 2025 and 5.4% in 2026, according to the Central Bank of the UAE’s latest Financial Stability Report.

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Sharjah Startup Studio opens applications

Sharjah Startup Studio (S3), the flagship programme by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), has opened applications for its next cohort. The four-month cycle will begin in October 2025, with 20 startups selected from across the UAE.

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UAE digital fertility startup Ovasave raises $1.2m

Abu Dhabi-based startup Ovasave which focuses on addressing women’s health needs has raised $1.2m in pre-seed funding to scale its digital platform for fertility and hormonal health.

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Abu Dhabi Finance Week returns in December

Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), the region’s largest financial event, will return for its fourth edition from 8 – 11 December 2025, doubling in size and reinforcing its role as a premier global platform for financial leaders.

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Salasa raises $30m to expand GCC logistics

Saudi e-commerce fulfilment platform Salasa has secured $30m in Series B funding to accelerate its transformation into a technology-first logistics provider and expand its cross-border operations.

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Dubai welcomes 9.88m visitors in Q1 2025

Dubai recorded 9.88 million international overnight visitors between January and June 2025, marking a 6% increase year-on-year. This is according to data from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).

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Dubai Chamber wins sustainability seal for ESG initiative

Dubai Chamber of Commerce has received the ‘Plan to Action: Year of Sustainability Seal’ in recognition of its long-term environmental goals. The award acknowledges the chamber’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Label initiative.

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Mumtalakat invests in Abu Dhabi’s BlueFive Capital

Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund, Mumtalakat, has acquired a stake in Abu Dhabi-based private equity firm BlueFive Capital. The investment follows BlueFive’s successful close of its Founding Shareholders Circle and adds to a group of 25 regional and international backers.

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