Arabian Automobiles launches Urventures to support UAE startups with commercial vehicles

The platform marks a significant shift in the company’s business model, moving beyond traditional automotive sales to become a direct investor in small businesses Arabian Automobiles Company (AAC), part of…

Mohammed Al Balushi

Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 welcomes 27 global tech startups with $145m funding in latest cohort expansion

One in three startups in the Cohort is based in the UAE, showcasing the nation’s growing status as a global entrepreneurship hub Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, named 27…

Mohammed Al Balushi

Bitcoin for Eid? UAE families swap cash for crypto amid 41% growth in digital asset adoption

The EAU are seeing an important transformation in Eidiya, the tradition of giving money to the youngest members of the family eid, being reinvented for the digital age. The change…

Layla Al Suwaidi

AD Ports, Columbia Group forge maritime JV for AI-powered fleet efficiency

AD Ports Group and Columbia Group, a global maritime, logistics, leisure and global global energy platform, announced the formation of a joint company (JV) to optimize third -party ship operations.…

Layla Al Suwaidi

Dubai and Abu Dhabi among top global cities for entrepreneurs as low taxes and quality of life lure startups

Dubai and Abu Dhabi among the best cities in the world for entrepreneurs, according to SumUp research Dubai and Abu Dhabi are among the top ten cities in the world for…

Mohammed Al Balushi

Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone, Alaan launch platform to explore emerging market opportunities

The gathering reinforced the free zone’s commitment to supporting business development in Sharjah Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone) and Alaan, a leading provider of digital business spending solutions,…

Mohammed Al Balushi

Commercial Bank of Dubai backs Siemens Energy with AED 550mn facility to drive UAE energy projects

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) said it has been associated with Siemens Energy, a leader in energy technology, by providing a bilateral credit line AED550 million to the company's EAU…

Layla Al Suwaidi

Cleveland Clinic, G42 partner to advance AI in healthcare, driving innovation and patient care

Cleveland Clinic and G42, world leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI), said they collaborate to promote advances with AI in medical care. As part of this initiative, the two will form…

Layla Al Suwaidi

Bolt expands services with Dubai Taxi airport fleet

Bolt, the global mobility platform, has announced a significant association with Dubai Taxi Company, presenting approximately 900 airport vehicles at its transport service. The collaboration allows travelers to arrive at…

Layla Al Suwaidi

UAE petrol prices; Dubai’s best schools; $8.2bn rain drainage plan; real estate booming; weather forecast – 10 things you missed this week

Outstanding schools in Dubai, UAE petrol prices, a booming real estate market, rain and fog forecasts and more of the top news stories this week Dubai’s ‘Outstanding’ schools have been…

Mohammed Al Balushi