Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone (DSBH) has announced a strategic partnership with Sony Middle East and Africa, bringing Sony’s technology, expertise, and educational programmes to the entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, and growing businesses operating within the free zone.
Oraseya Capital, the investment arm of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NQubator, an innovation platform for early-stage tech venture creation, to establish a strategic framework supporting the identification, development, and investment readiness of early-stage technology startups in the UAE.
VAP Group, a premier global consulting and media powerhouse, has announced the launch of VAP Ventures, its dedicated investment arm, marking a significant milestone in the company's evolution from building global platforms for innovation to directly supporting the founders shaping the future of technology.
Abu Dhabi's ambition to become a global technology powerhouse gained further momentum as startups within the Hub71 ecosystem surpassed $2.7 billion (AED9.9 billion) in cumulative funding and generated more than $1.5 billion in revenue by the end of 2025, according to the ecosystem's latest impact report.
The Global AI Show Riyadh 2026, taking place on June 29 and 30, has unveiled its first lineup of thought leaders, policymakers, innovators, and global AI experts set to drive the direction of artificial intelligence and put it on the edge of innovation.
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, supported the establishment and expansion of 582 digital startups during the first nine months of 2025.
Funding raised by start-ups within Dubai’s leading entrepreneurship incubator, in5, has crossed AED9 billion ($2.45 billion) since its inception.
Expand North Star by Gitex Global, the world’s largest startup and investor connector event, opened on Sunday aiming to elevate funding, scaling, and deal-flow levels – catalysing new partnerships and driving inclusive digital growth across emerging AI economies.
