Expand North Star will celebrate its 10th edition from 12 - 15 October 2025 at Dubai Harbour. Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, it is the world’s largest gathering for startups and investors.
Presight has kicked off its first AI-Startup Accelerator Bootcamp in Abu Dhabi, uniting 10 startups from around the world for a three-day intensive programme.
The Entrepreneurship World Cup 2025 has kicked off, attracting more than 10,000 projects from entrepreneurs in 169 countries. The competition spans 16 sectors including healthcare, education, ICT, agriculture and manufacturing.
The UAE’s proptech market is projected to grow from $0.6bn in 2024 to $1.55bn by 2030, according to Research and Markets.
iACCEL Gulf Business Incubator (iACCEL GBI) has signed an MoU with the Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC) to create a cross-border framework supporting high-potential startups in expanding between the UAE and Canada.
Money20/20 Middle East will take place from 15–17 September 2025 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham. Positioned as the region’s leading platform for the fintech and financial community, the event will unite global leaders in finance, policy, and technology. The conference will feature more than 350 speakers, 450+ global and regional exhibiting
Saudi Arabia has launched a new platform spotlighting innovation in the events industry. Event Tech Tank is designed as a launchpad for startups, connecting entrepreneurs with investors and venture capital funds to turn promising ideas into viable projects.
Dubai will take centre stage in global digital health when WHX Tech 2025 debuts at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 8 – 10 September. The three-day event will focus on AI, women-led innovation, and real-world healthcare solutions.
French AI startup Mistral is reportedly in advanced discussions with investors, including Abu Dhabi’s MGX, to raise $1bn at a $10bn valuation. The funding would nearly double Mistral’s worth from last year.
Sharjah Startup Studio (S3), the flagship programme by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), has opened applications for its next cohort. The four-month cycle will begin in October 2025, with 20 startups selected from across the UAE.
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