Expand North Star, the world’s largest start-up show, opened in Dubai Harbour today (15 October), its largest-ever edition featuring more than 1,800 start-ups from 100 countries looking to connect, fundraise and share experiences with global peers. Hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, Expand North Star takes place from 15-18 October 2023 at the Middle […]
Over 900 Women Leaders From 70 Countries Gather in Dubai for 2023 Global Summit of Women
Women government leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs from 70 countries converged in Dubai today to open the 2023 Global Summit of Women, marking the first time in the Summit’s 33-year history this global gathering has taken place in the Gulf Region. Under the theme of “Women: Leading a New Climate of Change” H.E Abdulla Bin Touq Al […]
First Edition of the MEA Future Leaders Challenge Held in Dubai
The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management in Dubai, one of the founding partners of the MEA Future Leaders Challenge along with GameChangers Community and Hilton, is hosting 60 students from 12 schools across the region to compete in the live finals of this competition. The Challenge will kick off today, Monday 16th January, and will run […]
Jabra and Partners Launch World’s First Hybrid Work Experience Center in Dubai’s Design District
A Hybrid Work Experience Center (HWEC) has opened its doors to the public in Dubai Design District (d3). Initiated by Jabra, the HWEC is an initiative that brings together the best-of-breed technology and workplace partners in a 10-vendor collaboration experience center at the Bene showroom in Dubai. Visitors will be able to get the real […]
Metropolitan Premium Properties Sees Dubai’s Super Luxury Market Doubling in Q4
Dubai’s super luxury market is expected to double in the last quarter of this year, according to Metropolitan Premium Properties (MPP) – a full-service real estate agency and the Metropolitan Group’s flagship property company. High net worth individuals, entrepreneurs, institutional investors, and family property funds are driving demand for villas north of AED 20M resulting […]
TiE Dubai Reveal MENA Winners from TiE Women Regional Finals
The Dubai chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE Dubai) has announced the winners from its regional MENA TiE Women pitch competitions. In its third year, TiE Women is a global initiative dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs across the globe to come forward and speak of their entrepreneurial journey, share their innovative business ideas and be a part of the […]
Careem Expands Quik Grocery to Deliver to 90% of Super App Customers in Dubai
Careem has expanded the Quik grocery delivery network to reach 90% of Super App customers in Dubai. Careem Quik covers areas including Dubai Marina, Dubai Media City, Business Bay, DIFC, Jumeirah, Motor City, Al Qouz, and surrounding areas. Careem launched the Quik network of dark stores in December 2021 to bring immediate necessities to customers […]
Dubai Ranks Among Top Global Hubs for Talent and Innovation
Aspiring tech hubs must enact measures that both create traction quickly and that sustain growth and development in the future. The United Arab Emirates—96% of whose tech workforce is composed of immigrants—exemplifies the benefits of a well-planned, comprehensive strategy for developing a tech hub that deploys both short- and long-term levers. In a new report […]
Dubai Chambers Announces Leadership Change
The Dubai Chambers has announced a leadership change, with His Excellency Hamad Buamim, President & CEO, moving on after 16 years of exceptional service to the organisation. He will continue to support Dubai Chambers for the next three months. Hassan Al Hashemi, Vice President, International Relations – Dubai Chambers, has been appointed to the role […]
Designer to Host Her New Summer and Eid Collection in Dubai
Well-known celebrity fashion designer, Pallavi Puri will be featuring her latest Summer and Eid collection in Dubai (June 11) and Abu Dhabi (June 15). Pallavi Puri’s upcoming collection will be on display at her studio in Dubai (Onyx Tower 1) and St. Regis Nation Towers in Abu Dhabi. As residents are busy preparing for upcoming […]