Looking at the top 20 global startup ecosystems, it’s perhaps no surprise that Silicon Valley comes out top, with New York close behind. Other US cities feature prominently, along with European entries from London and Paris. In Asia, Beijing and Tokyo also rank highly.
The UAE has set an ambitious goal to double the number of startups to more than two million and nurture at least ten unicorns by 2031.
The GCC economies are expected to post stronger growth over the next two years, supported by higher oil output and resilient non-oil activity. This is according to the ICAEW’s Economic Insight Q3 2025 report.
If you believe the typical media story, it seems that leaders are just born that way – that the truly great CEOs in business have some type of genetic predisposition for being excellent leaders. And while natural talent does play a significant role, becoming a leader is definitely something that can be learned.
The UAE economy is set to grow faster than previously forecast, according to the Central Bank’s latest quarterly outlook. The regulator now expects GDP to expand by 4.9% in 2025, before accelerating to 5.3% in 2026.
The 16th Annual Middle East Banking Innovation Summit (MEBIS 2025) has set a clear agenda for the future of financial services.
Dubai-based cybersecurity firm AmiViz has signed a strategic distribution agreement with Securonix, a global provider of security information and event management solutions.
Arada has awarded over $500m construction contract to Dubai-based United Engineering Construction Company (UNEC) for Madar Mall, the flagship retail and entertainment hub at the Aljada megaproject in Sharjah. Work begins immediately, with completion set for December 2028.
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed youth-led businesses registered with the chamber almost doubled between 2023 and 2024.
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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