Standard Chartered backs women-led UAE tech startups
British bank Standard Chartered has launched the seventh cohort of its Women in Tech UAE Accelerator, partnering with Companies Creating Change (C3) and Village Capital.
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UAE strengthens role in global cybersecurity
International experts highlighted the UAE’s position as a key player in cybersecurity and advanced technology at the Governance of Emerging Technologies Summit 2025.
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Dubai Chamber exports surge 17% in Q1 2025
Dubai Chamber of Commerce has announced a 16.8% year-on-year rise in member exports and re-exports for Q1 2025, reaching $23bn. This is a strong indicator of the emirate’s continued momentum as a global business and trade hub.
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Dubai is close to tier-one city status
Dubai is rapidly advancing towards full tier-one global city recognition, with industry consensus indicating it could join the ranks of London, New York and Singapore within the next decade.
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Abu Dhabi sets trade talks with Japan
Abu Dhabi will send a senior economic delegation to Japan from 6 - 9 May 2025, as part of efforts to deepen collaboration with major global markets. Led by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and supported by the UAE Embassy in Tokyo, the visit underscores the emirate’s strategy to forge stronger investment
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KSA drives EV tech in new partnership
Lucid Group and Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating innovation in electric vehicle (EV) and autonomous driving technologies.
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Emirates and PayPal deepen payments partnership
Emirates Airline has reaffirmed its 15-year partnership with PayPal during a strategic meeting aiming to deepen collaboration in the digital payments sector. Emirates currently offers PayPal as a payment option on emirates.com across 34 countries, enabling customers to benefit from secure, seamless checkout experiences. The airline has reported significant growth in customer adoption, transaction volumes,
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Dubai’s major development projects 2025
Dubai’s reputation for innovation, luxury and bold development is set to grow with a slate of major projects launching through 2025. These large-scale initiatives aim to reshape the city’s skyline while advancing sustainability and cutting-edge technology. Together, they are expected to significantly boost tourism, real estate and quality of life.
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UAE crypto startup Fuze raises $12.2m
UAE-based digital assets startup Fuze has secured $12.2m in a Series A funding round, bringing its total funding to $20m. The raise comes amid growing interest in crypto infrastructure and signals investor confidence in the region’s fintech sector.
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Dubai Financial Market posts strong Q1 2025 results
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has reported strong growth for the first quarter of 2025, fuelled by record trading activity and continued investor engagement.