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Dubai opens UAE's first enterprise IT hardware manufacturing facility
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (918+ words) His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), witnessed the launch of KERNO Enterprises" headquarters and first manufacturing facility at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the special economic zone dedicated to knowledge…...
Masdar City unveils Biosphere Labs, the GCC's first commercially scaled shared laboratory
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (525+ words) Masdar City has launched Biosphere Labs, a shared laboratory facility developed in partnership with M42 and Attentive Science, marking what the partners describe as the GCC's first commercially scaled shared laboratory for the life sciences sector. The facility, unveiled at the…...
A generation that no longer trusts the future
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (1590+ words) This is not a mood. It is a methodology. And it is changing everything from how the Gulf's youngest professionals invest their money to whether they feel ready to build a life at all. Financial anxiety has become the region's…...
Saudi Arabia launches industrial entrepreneurship program to support manufacturing growth
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (295+ words) The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has launched a new industrial entrepreneurship program in partnership with Pepsi Co, aiming to help entrepreneurs turn innovative ideas into industrial ventures that can contribute to the Kingdom's manufacturing growth and competitiveness. The…...
Qatar emerges as one of the world's most resilient economies in 2026 IMD report
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (554+ words) Qatar ranked first in the region and among the world's top five economies for economic resilience in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, reflecting strong performance across economic, business, infrastructure and governance indicators. The ranking highlights the country's progress under Qatar…...
Fast Company Middle East unveils Brands That Matter 2026, recognizing brands delivering measurable impact
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (422+ words) Purpose has become one of the most used words in business, and also one of the easiest to use without substance. Fast Company Middle East's Brands That Matter 2026 list recognizes companies that have moved beyond the language of purpose and…...
A closer look at Abu Dhabi's efforts to empower entrepreneurs in Al Dhafra - Fast Company Middle East | The future of tech, business and innovation.
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (455+ words) The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, through its Al Dhafra branch, hosted the Al Marfa Entrepreneurs Forum for Leadership and Empowerment, bringing together entrepreneurs, government entities, and business support organizations to strengthen the local entrepreneurship ecosystem. Held at…...
Saudi Arabia tourism sector posts $80 billion in spending, supported by 123 million visitors
1+ week, 1+ day ago (535+ words) Saudi Arabia's tourism sector continued its rapid expansion in 2025, with total tourism spending reaching a record SR304 billion ($80 billion), highlighting the industry's growing contribution to the Kingdom's economic diversification ambitions under Vision 2030. According to the Ministry of Tourism's 2025 Annual Statistical Report,…...
The UAE's wellness boom is being built on recovery
1+ week, 1+ day ago (827+ words) Treatments such as cold plunges, infrared saunas, compression therapy, IV drips and hyperbaric oxygen chambers are moving into the mainstream, signaling that performance optimization and long-term health have become central pillars of consumer healthcare in the UAE. The trend is…...
Egypt launches first real estate tax app to simplify compliance
1+ week, 3+ day ago (497+ words) Egypt's Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, has announced the launch of the country's first mobile application for real estate tax services, enabling citizens to file tax returns, make advance payments, settle outstanding dues, and apply electronically for exemptions on their…...