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 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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Economy Opinion Startup

How did the UAE and wider GCC become the land of opportunity?

With many countries in the West struggling economically, the GCC has seized the moment to position itself as a land of opportunity. From visionary government policies, innovation-friendly initiatives, and a relaxation of immigration laws, the GCC has rapidly transformed into a major destination for businesses and entrepreneurs.

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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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SVC Invests in $150m Global Ventures III Fund

Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) has announced its investment in Global Ventures III, an early-stage venture capital fund managed by Dubai-based Global Ventures, with a fund size exceeding $150m.

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New opportunity for Abu Dhabi social tech startups

Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem Hub71 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the emirate’s Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an as a way of helping accelerate social tech entrepreneurship and bringing lasting social impact to the emirate.

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News Startup

Saudi foodtech startup Calo secures $25m in Series B funding

Riyadh-based foodtech startup Calo has raised $25m in a Series B funding round led by Nuwa Capital alongside STV, Khwarizmi Ventures, and regional family offices. The oversubscription caused Calo to extend the round to $50m, with a further $25m raise planned for Q1 2025.

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