Entrepreneur Opinion Startup

GE asked Clemenceau Medical Center CEO Mark Adams for the secret to success in Dubai

I would say that the key to success in Dubai is to be humble in your approach and yet bold and adventurous with your vision.

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GE asked Knightsbridge Group CEO Sheldon Labuschagne for the secret to success in Dubai

As the CEO of Knightsbridge Group, I’ve seen how the city’s business environment is constantly changing, with government initiatives like Dubai Vision 2030 shaping future opportunities.

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GE asked Talent Higher’s founder and CEO Catherine Farley for the secret to success in Dubai

When I first started Talent Higher, I quickly realised that success isn’t just about what you know, but who you surround yourself with.

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Entrepreneur News

Dubai Internet City showcases at AI event

Dubai Internet City will take centre stage at the AI Everything Global event which runs from 4 – 6 February in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. At the event, Dubai Internet City will highlight how the region’s digital successes can be leveraged to shape AI development that is both socially equitable and economically viable.

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Entrepreneur News Real Estate Startup

New opportunities for startups in real estate

A new partnership aims to support startups and SMEs by ensuring they have access to resources and opportunities to drive growth in the property technology (proptech) sector.

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New payment solutions for MENA-based SMEs

Financial services provider Paymob has announced a partnership with the open source eCommerce platform Woo. The collaboration marks Woo’s first preferred partnership in the region, integrating Paymob’s payment technology directly into the WooCommerce Marketplace.

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Economy Entrepreneur News

WEF selects Riyadh, Muscat as tech centres

The World Economic Forum has formalised plans to establish three new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in 2025. In a major development for the GCC region, two of the cities will be Riyadh and Muscat with the third in Pretoria, South Africa. Each of them will develop innovative, locally relevant strategies to address pressing

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Economy Entrepreneur News

KSA sets record for venture capital deals in 2024

Saudi Arabia has achieved a record-breaking 178 venture capital deals in 2024, solidifying its position as the leading hub for VC funding in the MENA region. The Kingdom accounted for 31% of all deals in the region, according to the newly-released 2024 Saudi Arabia Venture Capital Report.

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Entrepreneur News Startup

Qatari competition new boost for startups

A new competition has been launched in Qatar to improve the startup culture and attract talent from around the world. Led by Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, the Qatar Research Development and Innovation Council, and the European Innovation Academy, the three-week virtual program is aimed at inspiring students to develop social entrepreneurship startups.

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Alba joins forces with Bahraini entrepreneurs

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest single-site aluminium smelter, will co-fund and collaborate with selected startups and SMEs to implement proof-of-concept projects. Alba’s participation marks a significant step towards driving innovation and economic growth in Bahrain’s industrial sector while also enhancing the competitiveness of Bahraini talent in the private sector.

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