Recognising the opportunities afforded by a city built on innovation, Mark Chahwan and his fellow co-founders chose Dubai as the launchpad for their investment platform, Sarwa. Through DIFC’s FinTech Hive accelerator, they took advantage of a regulatory sandbox approach to get licensed in just eight weeks, quickly launching to meet a growing appetite for tech-driven […]
As businesses and policymakers look to create a more sustainable future, Dubai is already driving the green economy agenda. A city where technological prowess and scientific progress join forces and the search for zero-carbon footprint paves the way for alternative energy sources. Where urban society is committed to creating a lifeline for tomorrow. It’s time […]
Ras Al Khaimah today is a hub for global investment, providing opportunities within its diversified economy. The emirate has the largest bulk handling port in the MENA region, making it a gateway for exports. While various leading industries such as pharmaceuticals, ceramics, education and tourism thrive in Ras Al Khaimah, it is also rich in […]
Dubai provides an unrivalled platform for start-ups and entrepreneurs to make a mark and elevate themselves to the next level. This reached new heights in 2020 with the first edition of Pitch Up In The Sky taking place in the city. After a process which saw applicants from around the world submit their plans and […]
As businesses look to redefine the way they operate and innovate, Dubai is providing a collaborative environment in which businesses can set up and accelerate their expansion. A city where technology and talent are in abundance, where bright minds and business leaders from around the world come to drive change, and where unhindered access and […]
Dubai aims to boost strategic PPPs to create new commercial opportunities with its US$ 27bn Dubai Green Energy Fund, and is set to launch Dubai Green Zone – a free zone tailor-made for #cleantech start-ups. #BusinessDubai #OpenYourEyes
Dubai has become a testbed for new ideas across many aspects of creativity and innovation – and architecture and design are no exceptions. Janus Rostock and William Bennet are two examples of world-class architects who are shaping the city by embracing Dubai’s history and heritage while also creating spaces and structures that respond to the […]
Driven by companies such as Siraj Power, Dubai is driving innovation in solar energy deployment, with the Shams Dubai initiative encouraging businesses and homeowners to install rooftop panels. On a more expansive scale, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is set become the world’s largest, producing 5000 megawatts of energy by 2030. Investment is […]
Sitting at the heart of one of the most lucrative markets in the world for F&B, Dubai is the ideal platform for testing and launching disruptive technologies to transform the industry. Kitopi took advantage of Dubai’s innovative environment and access to talent to fast track new products, delivering to doorsteps in the city and beyond. […]
Dubai’s first global in-person tech event 6-10 December, GITEX Technology Week, has already welcomed visitors from over 110 countries at Dubai World Trade Centre, with two days to go! Dubai is proudly hosting the world at GITEX Global and Expo Dubai in Oct 2021. Join us. https://bit.ly/3gsdKAg #GITEX #TechnologyWeek #BusinessDubai #DWTC #ExpoDubai