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Start-ups

Mohamed Al Hakim believes Iraq's start-up ecosystem offers many opportunities. Photo: Mohamed Al Hakim

Abu Dhabi-based VC fund EQIQ bets big on Iraq’s tech start-ups

BusinessJune 04, 2025
Najla Al Midfa, vice chairwoman and managing director of Emirates Growth Fund. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Meet the woman with a Dh1 billion fund: A venture capitalist with a soul?

EconomyMay 21, 2025
Dr Ahmad Al Falasi, Minister of Sports and chairman of Emirates Growth Fund, and Najla Al Midfa, the fund's vice chair and managing director, at the Make it in the Emirates event at Adnec. Antonie Robertson / The National

New Dh1bn Emirates Growth Fund to take minority stakes to help SMEs expand

EconomyMay 19, 2025
Celebrations in Homs after US President Donald Trump announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria. AP

Syrian entrepreneurs hopeful after US lifts sanctions

EconomyMay 15, 2025
Part of the Abu Dhabi presence at Sushi Tech, a start-up exhibition in Tokyo. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Start me up: Abu Dhabi shines at Tokyo global tech show

TechnologyMay 08, 2025
Animoca Brands reportedly has a value of about $6 billion. Photo: Animoca

Axie Infinity investor Animoca plans funds for UAE start-ups

BusinessApril 29, 2025
Rashid Al Salmi has been driving the prototype of his e-motorbike. Suhail Akram / The National
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Sulmi to launch 200 limited-edition made-in-the-UAE e-motorbikes

BusinessApril 15, 2025
James Caan, former panellist on BBC UK Dragons' Den and investor, says few other private equity firms tend to invest in professional services. Pawan Singh for The National

UK private equity firm expands to Dubai to invest in professional services

EconomyApril 12, 2025
Tariffs are expected to weigh heavily on global trade and could lead to an economic slowdown. Victor Besa / The National

US tariffs bring Middle East start-ups concerns ... and opportunities

EconomyApril 11, 2025
Yousuf Caires, executive director, Expo City Dubai Foundation, wants to motivate young people to become entrepreneurs. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Expo City Dubai offers Dh50,000 for graduates with ideas to ease traffic jams

UAEMarch 14, 2025
Governments across the GCC are committed to fostering a thriving startup ecosystem through initiatives such as regulatory reforms, funding programmes and incubation centres. Antonie Robertson / The National

How to keep the region's startup ecosystem thriving

CommentMarch 10, 2025
Students at a women's career fair in Riyadh in 2018. Women are playing a larger role in business in Saudi Arabia, but still face obstacles. Reuters

Saudi women-led startups call for more funding and diverse investors

EconomyMarch 08, 2025
About 100 Kumulus Amphore machines are currently deployed, producing around 3,000 litres of water a day. Photo: Kumulus

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Step founder Ray Dargham speaks at Step Dubai 2025. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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TechnologyFebruary 20, 2025
Sebastian Kurz, former chancellor of Austria and co-founder of Dream Security, right, with co-founder Shalev Hulio. Photo: Dream Security

Abu Dhabi-backed cyber security start-up Dream becomes newest Mena unicorn

TechnologyFebruary 17, 2025
Countries that have their currencies pegged to the dollar, such as those in the Gulf, will feel minimal effect, analysts say. AFP

How a stronger US dollar will affect Middle East start-up funding

EconomyFebruary 16, 2025
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