Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

American Caldwell, a higher education market research firm based in Washington, DC, assessed more than 1,200 universities across all 193 UN-recognized countries based on public visibility across news media, websites, social platforms, and search behavior.

The banking solution also includes access to personal and business accounts, point-of-sale (POS) services, and trade finance and foreign exchange solutions.

Through initiatives such as Innovation City, Arnous says the focus is on creating an environment where future-focused companies can establish, scale, and collaborate.

Kanoo says that the technologies capable of creating the world's next trillion-dollar companies will be those with the ability to generate value across multiple industries.

The collection marks the brand’s new creative chapter.

The UAE Energy Strategy 2050 aims to triple the contribution of renewable energy while investing between AED150 billion and AED200 billion by 2030 to meet growing energy demand.

The department issued 4,597 new licenses during the six-month period, up 5% year-on-year, while 33,572 licenses were renewed, reflecting 2% growth compared to the first half of 2025.

Under the agreement, small and medium-sized enterprises will have access to digital business account opening and financing solutions designed to support business operations and growth.

The agreement covers access to digital services, digital enablement platforms, and data and statistics services.

The acquisition increases its market share in Dubai to approximately 59% while establishing a presence in Abu Dhabi with an estimated 12% market share.

The deadline for nominations is September 7, 2026.

Hassan also reflects on how communication has evolved in the digital era and why success is ultimately defined by genuine effort rather than outcomes alone.

Rather than concentrating on a single business vertical, AlAli explains why his company has chosen to support multiple areas of the sports sector as part of a broader vision for long-term development.

The conversation explores how businesses can embrace AI without losing sight of the creativity and judgement that continue to drive meaningful progress.

Binhumaid believes emerging sports such as baseball have an important role to play in creating new opportunities for athletes and communities.

Reflections on Webook.com's journey from a grassroots football platform to a regional "super app for fun."

The platform connects businesses with 65 services offered by seven accredited partners across four categories.

The Expo Green License addresses a gap in the licensing market by providing sustainability-focused businesses with a framework based on verified ESG credentials.

After years as a teacher in Sharjah, retirement gave her the opportunity to turn that passion into something more. What started in her kitchen gradually evolved into Chocoleaf, a premium handcrafted chocolate brand built around quality, creativity, and meaningful celebrations.

Global master developer Arada has launched Arada Capital, a new funds management platform that will develop and manage institutional-grade real estate investments across the Middle East and selected international markets.  Chaired by HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, Executive Vice Chairman of Arada, and overseen by an independent board, the platform aims to provide […]

Organized by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Investment, the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026) will take place on October 14–15, 2026, at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre under the theme “Building Adaptive Economies.”  This year’s theme reflects a period of profound change for the […]

The report also showed gross fixed capital formation increased 5.1% compared with the same period last year.

The Emirati Supplier Program currently includes partnerships with more than 84 organizations, creating procurement opportunities for 1,070 registered Emirati enterprises.

Siada is live. NVIDIA B200 GPUs sold out worldwide and waitlisted into 2027, are running inside Innovation City, Ras Al Khaimah today.

Building on Bayut’s existing Dubai Transactions offering, the new features give buyers, sellers, tenants, investors and brokers more accessible property-level insights powered by Dubai Land Department data.

The Future Founder Program 2026 will run from July 6-August 21 and is open to students aged 17-21 of all nationalities.

Initially available to eligible clients through Standard Chartered’s DIFC operations, the capability reinforces the UAE’s position as a leading hub for regulated digital asset activity and  represents the first phase of Standard Chartered’s broader global stablecoin proposition.

For decades, media buying has helped brands connect with audiences across television, radio, digital platforms, and, more recently, AI-powered advertising. As digital marketing has evolved, media buying has expanded beyond simply purchasing advertising space. According to a report, U.S. digital advertising reached $294.6 billion in revenue during 2025, reflecting 13.9% year-over-year growth and underscoring how […]

“Just as we nurture the cultural landscape, we consolidate our mission across every dimension of the city, including the way we plan our urban areas, harness data for policymaking, empower our people, attract investment, and support new sectors. Today’s approvals reflect the breadth of Dubai’s ambitions and the depth of its commitment to its residents and generations to come," H.H. Sheikh Hamdan said during a meeting with The Executive Council.

Based in Sharjah, the venture brings performance training, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and recovery services together under one roof.