Dubai unveils new AI platform and Unicorn 30 plan
Dubai has approved a new package of AI projects designed to accelerate the emirate’s adoption of future technologies.
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Dubai and Riyadh climb in 2025 Global Cities Index
Dubai and Riyadh have shown major advances in Kearney’s 2025 Global Cities Index, with investment in infrastructure, digital readiness, and human capital driving their rise as international centres for business and innovation.
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UAE Ministry of Education drives digital transformation
The UAE Ministry of Education has signed a MoU with Abu Dhabi-based Core42 to accelerate digital transformation across the education sector. The partnership aims to strengthen digital infrastructure, develop smart solutions, and enhance the digital skills of educational and administrative staff.
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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.