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

Dubai has been ranked among the world’s top four FinTech hubs in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), underlining its growing global influence in financial innovation.

The UAE has set an ambitious goal to double the number of startups to more than two million and nurture at least ten unicorns by 2031.

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed youth-led businesses registered with the chamber almost doubled between 2023 and 2024.

Dara Holdings has stepped up its investments in female-led startups across the UAE, with a particular focus on addressing the gender financing gap in the region’s business ecosystem. By backing women entrepreneurs, this marks a shift in a traditionally male-dominated funding landscape.

Dubai-based aPurple, a global startup app development company, has announced the opening of its new regional office in Bur Dubai. The office will serve as a hub to support entrepreneurs and small businesses across the GCC with tailored digital solutions.