Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, visited the second edition of the Dubai AI Festival, which is part of Dubai AI Week. This event aims to showcase Dubai’s vision for the future of artificial intelligence and its applications across various sectors. Credit: WAM During his visit, the Crown Prince emphasized the importance of...
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the launch of the Future Sustainability Forum, a global platform designed to accelerate sustainable finance and innovation. This significant event is scheduled to take place on December 4 and 5, 2024, at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. The forum aims to foster collaboration among industry leaders, investors, policymakers,...
The Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has successfully secured over $1.65 billion in capital commitments while supporting more than 190 startups. This achievement marks a significant milestone in DFDF’s mission to enhance the innovation ecosystem in the emirate of Dubai. The announcement was made during DFDF’s Annual General Meeting, where it was also noted that...
Du, part of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), announced a strategic partnership with DIFC Innovation Hub on Monday to launch the ‘du Business Entrepreneurship Programme’. This initiative aims to provide significant support to entrepreneurs and start-ups, emphasizing innovative programs and initiatives to enhance the UAE’s business ecosystem. The programme focuses on elevating small and medium...
Luxury skincare brand Noble Panacea, known as the only skincare line created by a Nobel Laureate, has announced its partnership with AEON Clinic. This collaboration marks the launch of their offerings at AEON Clinic, the first and only Regenerative & Longevity Wellness Centre in the Middle East, which is affiliated with the American Board of...
Startups across the Middle East and North Africa are experiencing a surge in capital investment, strategic acquisitions, and regional expansion, highlighting the increasing momentum in the area’s innovation ecosystem. This week, various startups secured funding and achieved key regulatory milestones, positioning themselves for growth in a highly competitive and rapidly changing market landscape. Credit: Arab...
Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, the Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has confirmed that the UAE is achieving significant progress in supporting farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs to enhance sustainable food security. This advancement is largely due to the backing of the nation’s wise leadership. The inaugural Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition represents a...
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), recently welcomed Vugar Ahmadov, Chairman & CEO of Azerishiq, the electrical grid operator in Baku, Azerbaijan. Their meeting aimed to discuss shared ambitions in fostering innovation and sustainability within the energy sector. Credit: DEWA The discussions included key DEWA executives...
SC Ventures, the innovation and venture arm of Standard Chartered, based in Singapore, has partnered with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Innovation Hub to establish the National Venture Studio in Dubai. This initiative is designed to foster innovation and support venture creation in the region as the UAE enhances its position as a global...
Masdar City Free Zone has made a significant advancement in business service delivery by becoming the first Free Zone in the UAE to launch both a 24/7 customer support center and a community-driven digital platform named MasdarCom. These initiatives aim to support the UAE’s broader digital transformation agenda and align with Abu Dhabi’s Economic Vision...