The Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME) has announced an ambitious plan to support the launch of 8 000 new Emirati businesses by the year 2033. This initiative will increase the total number of supported enterprises to 27 000. Ahmad Al Room Almheiri, Acting CEO of Dubai SME, emphasized...
Eureka! GCC, a prominent business model competition in Asia, is set to return to Dubai with an expanded platform for its 2025 edition. This year’s competition has attracted over 300 startup registrations from across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and beyond, showcasing the region’s growing entrepreneurial spirit. The event will culminate in a Grand Finale...
Meydan Free Zone has officially launched Fawri, an innovative new service that allows entrepreneurs to obtain a complete business license in just 60 minutes. This groundbreaking platform is aimed at redefining the speed and ease of company formation in Dubai, enabling founders to start their businesses with exceptional efficiency. Fawri is a fully digital, all-in-one...
The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has announced that it facilitated the establishment and expansion of 127 digital startups in the emirate during the first quarter of 2025. This impressive figure represents a significant 135 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The Chamber emphasized that this growth highlights its continuous commitment to...
du has formed a partnership with Ignyte, a digital platform developed by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) under the Sheikh Hamdan Initiative. This collaboration aims to accelerate artificial intelligence innovation, support startups, and enhance digital inclusion across the UAE, aligning with du’s mission to foster the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through...
du, a leading telecom and digital services provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Ignyte, a digital platform developed by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) under the Sheikh Hamdan Initiative. This collaboration aims to accelerate AI innovation, support startups, and enhance digital inclusion across the UAE, in line with du’s commitment to fostering the...
The Futuremakers Women in Tech UAE Accelerator is now inviting applications from female entrepreneurs based in the UAE for its seventh cohort. This initiative is part of Standard Chartered’s broader Futuremakers program, which focuses on fostering economic inclusion for disadvantaged young people. The accelerator operates in partnership with the UAE-based impact platform Companies Creating Change...
stc Bahrain has announced the opening of applications for its InspireU accelerator program, aimed at supporting local startups with funding, training, and resources to help them scale their innovative ideas into successful regional ventures. This initiative is part of stc Bahrain’s commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial talent within the country. The InspireU program, which is overseen...
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...
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...