What’s the recipe for success in a place like Dubai? It’s not just about strategy or timing – for me, it’s a mix of mindset, connections, investor relationships, and, above all, passion.
The GCC region is well advanced in the adoption of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), and as its member states continue along the path of economic diversification, the region is fast becoming a dynamic development and adoption hub for immersive tech.
Dubai is set to revolutionise urban transport with the introduction of an underground high-speed transit network, dubbed the ‘Dubai Loop’.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has recorded the world’s lowest electricity Customer Minutes Lost (CML) in 2024. The authority reported 0.94 minutes of downtime per customer, underscoring its commitment to delivering top-tier service and operational efficiency.
New startups don’t always hire a chief financial officer (CFO) right from day one. After all, CFOs can represent a major expense in the early days, and much of the early-stage financial tasks can usually be handled by a combination of accountants and bookkeepers from outside the organisation, if necessary. But as an enterprise begins
Speaking at the World Government Summit in Dubai, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said that AI will create many new job opportunities, dismissing concerns that the new technology will have the opposite effect.
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has granted approval for four fintech startups to trial their solutions within its Regulatory Sandbox, furthering efforts to drive innovation in the financial sector. The newly approved companies cover areas including open banking and peer-to-lending.
Dubai is home to a wide range of premium office spaces, each designed to cater to the needs of your specific business. Whether it’s cutting-edge coworking hubs or prestigious serviced offices, the city pretty much has it covered. But clearly, a startup will be looking for something quite different from an established company, and there
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Unipal has successfully closed its pre-Series A funding round. The investment in the GCC youth benefits platform was led by Plus VC, with contributions from Al Jazira Capital, RZM Investments, Falak Angels, Doha Tech Angels, and others.
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