The Dtec Forum, powered by Entrepreneur Middle East, is set to take place on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at the Dtec Auditorium, located on the Upper Ground Floor of the A5 Building in Dubai Digital Park, which is part of Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO). This edition of the forum...
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UAE Ranked First in Global Entrepreneurship for Fourth Consecutive Year
The UAE has achieved the remarkable feat of being ranked first globally in entrepreneurship for the fourth consecutive year, according to the latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report. This year, the country topped the list as the best destination for entrepreneurship and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) among 56 economies evaluated. In this report, the...
UAE Ranks First Globally in Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Report 2024-2025
The United Arab Emirates has claimed the top spot globally for the fourth consecutive year in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report for 2024/2025. The report highlights the UAE as the best environment for entrepreneurship and small to medium enterprises among 56 economies included this year. The UAE achieved first place among high-income countries in...
IFZA Expands Internationally to Support UAE Economic Growth
The International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) is broadening its international reach, emphasizing its commitment to supporting the growth of the UAE economy. Martin G. Pedersen, the Chairman of IFZA, highlighted that Dubai is increasingly viewed as a launchpad for global entrepreneurs, bolstered by the UAE’s top ranking in the Global Entrepreneurship Index of 2022, where...
Abu Dhabi Unveils New Initiatives to Support Private Sector Growth
At the 6th Al Multaqa meeting, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development (ADDED), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), introduced a range of new initiatives designed to support the private sector and foster sustainable economic growth. This announcement took place during an...
Yango Group Launches Venture Fund to Support Young Entrepreneurs
Yango Group, a global technology firm, has introduced Yango Ventures, a corporate venture fund aimed at empowering young entrepreneurs across high-growth regions, including LATAM, Sub-Saharan Africa, and MENAP. This initiative is designed to boost local innovation and entrepreneurial growth by offering both capital and access to Yango Group’s extensive experience and network, enabling startups to...
Sharjah Media City Launches New ‘Mazeed’ Service to Support Entrepreneurs
Sharjah Media City, also known as Shams, has introduced a new service called Mazeed, aimed at empowering entrepreneurs and providing integrated solutions for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This initiative is designed to simplify business formation and expansion, in an effort to foster a thriving business ecosystem. The Mazeed service offers a diverse...
IBPC Dubai Launches New Membership Tier to Support Women and Youth Entrepreneurs
The Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC Dubai) has announced the launch of a new membership category aimed specifically at empowering women and young professionals. This initiative comes in response to a recent Mastercard study, which revealed that entrepreneurship is almost equally embraced by both genders in the UAE, with 49 percent of women and...
Investopia and SIEF Forge Partnership to Boost Economic Ties
Investopia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF) aimed at exchanging expertise and enhancing collaboration in entrepreneurship, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and investment promotion. This agreement signifies a pivotal step in strengthening economic and investment relations between the UAE and China, creating new opportunities for Investopia to expand...
NYU Abu Dhabi Hosts MENA Edition of Major Student Startup Conference
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Violet Ventures, recognized as the UAE’s largest student startup community based at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), successfully hosted the third edition of NYUAD Slush’D, focusing on “The Future of AI in MENA.” This event is a regional extension of Slush, the largest founder-centric gathering globally, and it attracted over 500 attendees, including...