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content creators
UAE 1 Billion Followers Summit draws 1,131 global creators to new startup accelerator
UAE 1 Billion Followers Summit draws 1,131 applications from 70 countries for its Creators Ventures Accelerator supporting creator startups
EDB
UAE startups: Emirates Development Bank unveils $136m boost for entrepreneurs
Emirates Development Bank launches a $136m funding drive to empower UAE startups and entrepreneurs under the “Startup Capital” campaign
Emirati entrepreneurs
UAE targets 2 million companies and 10 unicorns by 2031, says Minister of Economy
UAE aims to grow to over 2m companies and 10 unicorns by 2031, with SMEs already contributing 63.5% of non-oil GDP, says Minister Abdullah bin Touq
Emirati entrepreneurs
Sheikh Mohammed: UAE aims to be world’s startup capital with 30,000 new jobs
Sheikh Mohammed launches “The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World” campaign to train 10,000 Emirati entrepreneurs and strengthen the UAE’s global startup hub role
abu dhabi start-ups
Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 onboards 26 AI startups in record $223m cohort
Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 has welcomed 26 AI-driven startups to its 17th cohort, raising a record $223m as the emirate cements its role in global tech
abu dhabi start-ups
Presight launches AI-Startup Accelerator in Abu Dhabi with 10 global teams
Presight launches its first AI-Startup Accelerator in Abu Dhabi with 10 global startups, aiming to scale real-world AI solutions and showcase at GITEX 2025
private equity
UAE AI startups top pick for investors amid growing global buzz, proactive government support
The UAE is well-placed to benefit from this trend, given its established and supportive economic infrastructure, experts say
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development
UAE entrepreneurs offered funding boost to cover startup and expansion costs
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development offers financial support for UAE entrepreneurs
startup funding
Venture builder Disrupt.com to invest $100m to fuel AI-first startups from the UAE
The company said it primarily targets pre-seed to Series A stage startups that demonstrate strong organic growth potential and clear paths to profitability
Dubai Chamber
Dubai sees massive increase in digital startups as Chamber of Digital Economy supports 1,210 entrepreneurs in 2024
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy highlights the city’s appeal to entrepreneurs with support for 1,210 startups
Ministry of Economy
UAE and Ireland’s Continuous Ventures team up to support high-potential tech startups
Venture capital firm Continuous Ventures eyes UAE expansion as it looks to support tech startups in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
abu dhabi start-ups
UAE is GCC startup hub 5,600 new firms registered in Q2;Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah woo entrepreneurs
UAE startup ecosystem is thriving as new companies attracted by investment environment and flexible legislation
Golden visa
13 reasons to set up a business in the UAE: Golden visas, no income tax, 100% ownership, free zones, low tariffs and more
Setting up a business in the UAE is easy thanks to welcoming rules, visa support and low taxes. What are you waiting for?
Emerging Markets
Startups in UAE, MENA region witness rising record capital as investors prioritise profits over growth
Ventures in the region build businesses resilient by design with sustainability as a prerequisite in their business models, in view of relative scarcity of capital, talent and resources, says investment expert
business incubator
UAE SME incubator cooking up next-gen food businesses
How The Co-Kitchens is supporting food businesses with shared work spaces and mentoring opportunities
Startups
UAE tech startup funding slumps 65% this year
UAE tech startup funding has reached $638m so far this year, down from $1.83m on record 2022
