Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) entered into a strategic partnership with the Mohammed bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), a federal initiative launched by the Ministry of Finance, to strengthen support for innovators, startups, and growth-stage businesses within its ecosystem. The
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Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has partnered with Bildits, the creator of realistic construction learning kits, to launch Blueprint for the Future, a hands-on sustainability and construction initiative designed to equip high school students with practical skills in sustainable development and responsible design. Blueprint for the Future supports the UAE’s
The Milestone Developer Summit 2025, dedicated to innovators, developers, and technology partners in video technology, took place at the historic Carlsberg Museum in Copenhagen—a venue renowned for scientific breakthroughs, including the invention of the pH enzyme, a milestone in biochemical innovation. This legacy of discovery provided the perfect global stage for a
The milestone fifth edition of Automechanika Dubai Awards 2025 has today celebrated the outstanding achievements of companies, innovators, and professionals from the global automotive aftermarket, unveiling winners across 15 categories during a ceremony held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. As part of the ceremony, Retired Major General Mohammed Alzafeen Almuhairi
The 8th Edition of the Burj CEO Awards returned to Dubai for 2025 to celebrate the global leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs shaping tomorrow’s business landscape. Created and organised by the CEO Clubs Network, a globally recognised organisation specialising in community building, marketing and investment promotion, this year’s ceremony was staged under the theme
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, today honoured five outstanding students during this year’s edition of the ‘Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity’ exhibition. The students were recognised for exceptional innovations that offer practical solutions to global social and environmental
The Middle East Investors Summit – Abu Dhabi edition, the region’s premier gathering of institutional investors, family offices and innovators from around the world, returns to the Rosewood Abu Dhabi from 27-28 May 2025. Presented in partnership with the Emirates Family Office Association (EFOA) and NYU Abu Dhabi as the Summit’s academic partner, the Summit’s […]
Saudi Arabia is emerging as the Middle East’s most ambitious AI powerhouse, investing more than US$20 billion in artificial intelligence as part of its Vision 2030 strategy. The goal is not only to diversify the Kingdom’s economy but to become a global leader in emerging technologies, with retail, marketing, and customer engagement among the fastest […]
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Arab Republic of Egypt, in collaboration with an international coalition comprising the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), has officially launched the “1
The highly anticipated NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific (NRF 2025 APAC), scheduled to be held in Singapore on June 3-5, 2025, today announced trailblazing initiatives designed to foster deeper collaboration and drive retail innovation across the region. These initiatives include the invite-only NRF APAC Innovators Showcase and the newly launched NRF CEO Club, […]
Kioxia Corporation has been named a Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators 2025, an award given to the most innovative global companies by Clarivate Plc. This is the fourth time Kioxia has received this prestigious award in recognition of its accomplishment in intellectual property. The Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators 2025 Awards were presented to the world’s […]
Providing a platform for the regional entrepreneurs who will shape the future of travel, Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will host the ATM Start-Up Pitch Battle in association with Intelak during the show’s upcoming edition. Taking place on 1 May at ATM’s Future Stage, the competition invites startups to present their innovative and industry-changing business pitches […]
University of Europe for Applied Sciences in Dubai (UE Dubai) and BSH Home Appliances Middle East celebrated the remarkable achievements of emerging visionaries at the Green Genius Challenge: Eco-Appliance Edition. In line with the UAE’s mission to promote sustainability and educate youth on its importance, the award ceremony was held at UE Dubai on February […]
With the global travel technology market currently valued at $10.7 billion, leaders and innovators from around the world are preparing to steer the future of the tourism industry at the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 28 April to 1 May 2025. ATM […]
Today, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, recognised the 2025 winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize. Celebrating the transformational impact of 11 pioneering organisations and high schools from across the world, the Prize reflects the UAE’s commitment to fostering scalable solutions to global challenges and empowering communities in
Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has announced the completion of the evaluation process for the finalist projects in the “Innovators” competition 2024, organized annually by Fab Lab UAE. This phase represents a pivotal step in selecting the winners, with the projects evaluated based on stringent criteria, including
Following the resounding success of its inaugural batch, the Galaxy AI Pioneers (GAIP) program has now begun its second cohort and is now accepting applications for its third batch. The initiative aims to equip young residents aged 12-17 with cutting-edge artificial intelligence skills. The first phase of the Galaxy AI Pioneers programme saw participation from […]
HyperPay, the leading payment gateway provider in the MENA region, showcased its cutting-edge digital payment technologies and connected with key leaders in the fintech sector at Seamless Saudi Arabia 2024. During its interactions, HyperPay emphasised its role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation goals following the Saudi Vision 2030 strategy. The
Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced an impressive array of thought leaders and innovation experts in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence are lined up for the plenary and keynote sessions during the 36th edition of the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2024) in Abu Dhabi, Middle East and North Africa […]
Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences announced the commencement of the initial evaluation process for the “Innovators” competition, one of its leading initiatives aimed at supporting and encouraging young innovators in the fields of science and technology. The evaluation of the submitted projects began over two days to





























