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New companies established in Dubai in March reaffirm Dubai as their first choice and underscore strong confidence in its business ecosystem

News Desk 14/04/2026

Founders of a number of new companies that joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce’s membership during March this year have reaffirmed their strong confidence in the emirate’s business environment. They praised Dubai’s resilience, ability to adapt to evolving circumstances, and enduring investment

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These founders just raised the largest AI proptech pre-seed ever in the GCC

News Desk 04/02/2026

Daleel, an innovative AI-native real estate intelligence platform, today announced its official launch under the prestigious Dubai Land Department’s Real Estate Evolution Space (REES) program at PropTech Connect. Ilan Cohen spent more than five years selling properties in Dubai, closing over AED 450 million in transactions across both off-plan and secondary markets. He

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Emerge Launches New Platform for Global Tech Founders

PR News Desk 06/10/2025

Emerge FZCO today announced its official launch as a founder-first ecosystem enabler designed to position Dubai as the ultimate base for global tech entrepreneurs. Emerge goes beyond company setup — providing startups and scale-ups with programs, licensing support, and a connected ecosystem that empowers founders to establish and grow with confidence from Dubai. Located in

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2024 Sees Growth in Curated Communities Driving Support for Scaling Founders

PR News Desk 09/01/2025

2024 has been a remarkable year for scaling founders in the UAE, as the entrepreneurial ecosystem continues to thrive. Amid this dynamic landscape, a standout milestone has been the successful expansion of Offline, the private members’ community tailored for scaling founders, into the UAE market, while maintaining its impressive growth trajectory in India. Offline

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EMERGE STARTUP CHALLENGE: A Springboard For Emerging Markets Founders

PR News Desk 03/09/2024

The EMERGE International Tech Conference is now accepting applications for the annual EMERGE STARTUP CHALLENGE, designed to help emerging markets’ startup founders gain visibility with global investors and fundraise. Over the past six years, EMERGE startups have raised over €30 million, with notable participants such as Vochi (now part of Pinterest) and AI