The UAE Cybersecurity Council, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), has launched the AWS/CTIB Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator Program.

Dubai has approved a new package of AI projects designed to accelerate the emirate’s adoption of future technologies.

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.

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.

Hub71 has welcomed its first cohort of Japanese startups through the Startup Immersion Programme.

The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has launched the Dubai Startup Guide designed to help entrepreneurs establish and grow digital enterprises in the emirate.

Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has concluded its forum in Sharjah, under the theme of ‘Empowering Sharjah’s Economy Through SMEs and Entrepreneurship’.

Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has launched a series of financing solutions and support initiatives aimed at boosting startups, micro businesses, and SMEs under the national campaign The Emirates: Startup Capital of the World. The programme is designed to enhance access to capital, drive innovation, and strengthen the UAE’s position as a leading global centre for

Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, Hub71, has partnered with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) to create a transatlantic bridge for high-growth startups. The MoU establishes reciprocal access between the UAE and US startup ecosystems, enabling founders to expand internationally. It focuses on sectors such as AI and clean energy, strengthening strategic cooperation between