News and stories from the ever-growing startup ecosystem of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – the startups, investors, whopping funding rounds, and everything in between.
Ayesha Shaik, known as the UAE’s “First Phonics Teacher,” has grown from a Year-1 educator into a prominent advocate for literacy, teacher development, and inclusive learning, building a community-driven movement across the region.
Registrations of Indian companies with the Abu Dhabi Chamber have surged at a 38.4% CAGR since 2019, reaching 17,457 active members by September 2025 — underscoring Abu Dhabi’s rising appeal as a business hub.
Huda Beauty has cut ties with Love Island star Huda Mustafa after a viral livestream backlash. The brand says the incident “does not reflect its values.”
Global consultancy SBI has entered Saudi Arabia with AstroLabs, strengthening its presence in the region’s booming AI and data sector. The Riyadh office marks a key step in supporting Vision 2030 and driving innovation-led transformation.
Dubai fintech UPFRONT raises $10 million pre-seed to solve SMB cash flow inefficiencies in MENA, led by Palm Ventures and SABAH.fund.
Foodics partners with Lean Technologies to bring Open Banking and cashflow insights to Saudi restaurants, boosting financial visibility and growth.
UAE-based Armoir bags $500K seed funding to expand into Europe & MENA, targeting the premium luggage market projected to hit US$75B by 2031.
The UAE’s CE-Ventures has joined global investors in Aalo Atomics’ $100M Series B, backing modular nuclear technology aimed at powering the AI-driven energy future.
Prop-AI, the AI-powered platform revolutionizing how people discover, evaluate, and purchase real estate, last week closed its pre-seed funding round.
Reliance has launched its iconic soft drink brand, Campa Cola in the UAE; and scored a sponsorship deal of ₹200 crore for the upcoming IPL T-20.
Discover how Dubai's NEO Technology leverages AI-driven programmatic advertising to deliver targeted campaigns, revolutionizing digital marketing across the globe.
UnifyApps raises $20M in Series A funding from ICONIQ Growth to expand its AI platform and drive growth in the Middle East market.