How to Choose the Right Car Rental Plan in Dubai
Daily, weekly or monthly? A practical guide to matching rental length, vehicle and contract terms to your trip, with what to check on insurance, deposits and mileage before you sign.
UAE
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.
How Free Zone and Mainland Companies in the UAE Handle HR Differently
Same federal labour law, different rules in practice. Here is how free zone and mainland companies in the UAE differ on visas, payroll, Emiratisation and disputes.
How a Recruitment Agency in Dubai Helps Businesses Find the Right Talent Faster
Faster hiring comes from a tighter search, not more CVs. Here is how a Dubai recruitment agency screens candidates and keeps the process moving.
Foloosi Secures UAE Central Bank Approval for Payments Licence
The UAE-based payments firm has crossed AED 7 billion in transaction volume and 10,000 merchants as it moves toward a full Category III licence under CBUAE's RPSCS framework.
The Growing Demand for Professional Laundry Services in Dubai
Here's why professional laundry services are booming in Dubai — time-saving pickup and delivery, expert garment care, and options for busy residents.
From Canada to Dubai: Two Canadians Left High Taxes Behind and Built GenZone
Kevin McKenzie and Shayan Nasiri didn't build GenZone from a whiteboard. They built it from lived frustration — after going through Dubai's broken business setup industry themselves and deciding the solution didn't exist yet.
The UAE Just Made China Its Biggest Trade Partner — India Sits in the Middle of That Story
As UAE-China non-oil trade crosses $111 billion and 24 new deals get signed in Beijing, New Delhi has to reconcile a difficult truth: its most important Gulf partner is deepening ties with its biggest strategic rival.
PayTabs Group Acquires UAE’s TAPn’GO, Brings Contactless Checkout Into Its Super App
The Riyadh-based payments giant absorbs TAPn'GO's contactless technology in a full 100% acquisition, targeting 20,000+ businesses across retail, hospitality, healthcare, and more.
Shorooq backs Yann LeCun’s AI startup AMI Labs in $1.03B seed round
The UAE-based investment firm joined a global investor group backing the Paris-headquartered artificial intelligence startup founded by former Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun.
UAE Healthtech TruDoc Raises $15M From Al Nahyan and Al-Ketbi Families
The funding round, backed by Abu Dhabi’s Al Nahyan family and the Al-Ketbi family, will help TruDoc expand its virtual-first healthcare and hospital-at-home services across the GCC.
Iran-Linked Drone Strikes Disrupt Amazon AWS Data Centers in UAE and Bahrain
Middle East cloud infrastructure damaged amid ongoing conflict; services disrupted as recovery efforts continue
The Middle East’s Startup Funding Signals from February 2026: AI, IPOs, and Institutional Capital Are Reshaping the Market
Early 2026 funding rounds in the Middle East reveal new trends in AI investment, IPO readiness, and the rise of institutional-backed capital shaping the startup ecosystem.