Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Community Contributions Establishment – JOOD to support local entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused
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The Economic Integration Committee held its second meeting of 2026, chaired by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, and with the participation of directors general of local economic development departments from across the UAE. The Committee discussed mechanisms to enhance cooperation and coordination between federal and local entities to
Image Credit: WAM The UAE is strengthening its focus on parks and green spaces as a central pillar of its sustainability strategy and quality-of-life agenda, with natural parks increasingly positioned as engines for economic activity, entrepreneurship, and private-sector investment. National initiatives aimed at expanding urban greenery, increasing tree cover, and
The UAE-Korea SMEs and Startup Committee held its first meeting in the Korean capital, Seoul, chaired by Her Excellency Alia bint Abdullah Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, and Her Excellency Oh Youngju, Korean Minister of SMEs and Startups. The meeting was aimed at strengthening the partnership between the two countries in the fields […]
H.E. Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, participated in a session titled ‘The UAE’s Vision for Entrepreneurship – Future Growth Opportunities for Local and Global Investors,’ which took place at ‘Expand North Star 2024,’ one of the largest events for startups and investors from around the world. The event is being […]
One year following the announcement of the winners of the inaugural Unlock Her Future Prize, The Bicester Collection hosted a celebration in Dubai on Tuesday 30th April 2024 to honour the achievements of the four women founders who received the 2023 Prize. The event involved an in conversation with the outstanding winners, moderated by
International policymakers and industry leaders are preparing to gather in the UAE for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, where they will examine how entrepreneurship and innovation are reshaping the global tourism industry. The 31st edition of the exhibition will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from Monday 6 to Thursday 9 May. Over […]
The Ministry of Economy unveiled two new initiatives in the Intellectual Property (IP) and entrepreneurship sectors, strengthening the UAE’s efforts to develop the IP and innovation landscape and stimulate the growth of startups and SMEs in the country. The first one is the establishment of an ‘Intangible assets finance committee’ with the aim of providing […]
The seventh annual edition targets regional entrepreneurs Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) will organise the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) from February 3-4, 2024, at Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park. Set to be one of the most significant ecosystem events in the Middle East region, SEF 2024 will be the seventh annual edition, following the
Dubai, UAE – April 2023: Ladybird Nursery, the curriculum-based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) nursery group, invokes sustainable best practices in all its early learners. Its three campuses in Jumeirah Village Circle, Jumeirah, and the newly-opened Al Barsha each host a number of exciting eco-friendly activities as part of its Community Green Team (CGT) initiatives.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Biban 2023 — Saudi Arabia’s flagship startup and SME forum — has brought leading entities from around the world together to sign a series of landmark agreements worth approximately $13.8 billion in support of the startup community. Organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi […]
More than $2.7 million will be awarded in a dozen new competitions and “hackathons” at Biban 2023. Biban is Saudi Arabia’s largest entrepreneurship forum, created to inspire businesses to showcase their entrepreneurial ventures. The Biban 2023 event will be held at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Center from March 9 to March 13. It intends to





















