Outstanding Arab women leave a lasting impact in their respective fields, inspire countless individuals, and shape the future of the interconnected domains.

Maher praises the Gulf country for its substantial efforts, investments, and innovative ideas that have transformed it into a prime destination for investment and entrepreneurship. She also highlights Doha's role as a nexus between the Middle East and the rest of the world.

"Investing in youth, inspiring ideas, and transforming them into creative projects is a cornerstone for facing global challenges in many vital sectors," he add while opening the "Seaside Startup Summit UAE 2024" at the Longbeach Campground Hotel in Ras Al Khaimah, which will continue until February 28.

Over the past decade, the UAE has become a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, attracting significant interest from international and female-led startups.

Digital solutions, including innovative expense management platforms, may help in transforming the administrative landscape for SMEs, a latest report points out.

ABU DHABI, UAE - Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Italy-Czech Republic Chamber of Commerce (CCIRC) to elevate research efforts in academia. The MoU - signed by Dr. Hamad Odhabi, Vice Chancellor of Financial and Administration Affairs at ADU, and Antonio Rotondo, Chairman of...

SMEs are contributing 63.5% to the UAE's non-oil GDP and are at the forefront of innovation and growth, Ayham Gorani, CEO of Pemo, tells TRENDS.

The F&B packaging industry in the region adapts to post-COVID consumer behaviors, emphasizing health, wellness, and sustainability, Abdelghany Eladib of SIG tells TRENDS.

Entrepreneurs equipped with the right skills, a robust business strategy, and the ability to forge meaningful collaborations are well-positioned to succeed in Bahrain's evolving tech landscape and beyond. As the ecosystem continues to mature, the potential for startups to significantly impact the region's economy is substantial, he adds.

"We are working towards creating a more balanced environment where women can succeed alongside men in overcoming future challenges. There is a need for women's economic empowerment and increased opportunities as a catalyst for establishing a sustainable society where economic growth is inclusive," she adds

The Gulf country's ascent to the top of regional EV preparedness rankings and seventh position globally marks a significant stride towards its 2050 carbon neutrality goals.

The emirate has transformed into a hub of entrepreneurship and ingenuity over the years. Renowned for its ambitious vision and relentless drive for excellence, the city epitomizes the boundless opportunities available for those with a pioneering mindset and a passion for innovation.

Almost half of Arab youth are keen on starting their own businesses in the next five years, signaling a significant preference shift from government to private sector jobs.

“Our cooperation with Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) is part of these efforts as Japanese experience and progress reflect role of competent talent in the scientific and technological fields, and the effectiveness of its human capital development programmes,” he adds.

While Western economies continue to struggle with the aftermath, the region has shown remarkable recovery, instilling a sense of security and optimism among expatriates.

Manama, Bahrain: Entrepreneurship-themed reality television show ‘Beban’ announces the expansion of its third season to Saudi Arabia, as Hope Ventures, the investment arm of Hope Fund and producer of Beban, partners with Saudi-based GFH Capital. Saudi-based businesses can apply for season 3 online through hopefund.bh/beban by July 23. The expansion...

The Gulf country, according to reports, ranks first in the MENA region and fifth globally in entrepreneurship education and training at university and vocational levels.

Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The UAE has said that the second Make it in the Emirates Forum is an open invitation to investors from around the world to launch their businesses in the UAE. “The second Make it in the Emirates Forum will showcase unique opportunities, incentives, and enablers for...

"In Sharjah, we are working hard to bring more balance and harmony to our relationship with the land" she adds, referring to various actions carried out by public and private entities as well as educational institutions in the emirate, such as the harvesting of toxin and pesticide-free wheat from the...

AJMAN, UAE - The Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (ACCI) discussed with the Italian-Czech Chamber of Commerce in Milan bilateral partnership that supports the directions and goals of both chambers. This came as Mohamed Ali Al Janahi, Executive Director of the Trade Development and International Relations Sector at ACCI,...

The small and medium enterprises are an important component of the Qatari private sector, as they account for over 90 percent of private sector establishments and are a great source of employment, in addition to their role in promoting innovation and creativity in business activities, he adds.

The AIM Global 2023 is supported by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technologies, with the ADDED as a lead partner.

DUBAI, UAE - UAE Minister of Climate Change and the Environment Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri participated in the World Food Forum where she spoke about the country's efforts to enhance youth engagement in strengthening food security through innovation and entrepreneurship. The Forum from October 17 to 21 at the headquarters...

A high-level UAE delegation, on a visit to Egypt, met with senior officials of the Egyptian Ministry of Defense.

Abu Dhabi, UAE-- Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has officially announced the launch of the E-Commerce Acceleration Programme, a training programme that focuses on helping entrepreneurs with their e-commerce capabilities and capacity. The programme  aims to help deliver results that impact the entrepreneur's bottom line, generate profit, expand their brand's...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha'at), has signed a cooperation agreement with Aramco’s Center for Entrepreneurship (Wa'ed), to develop entrepreneurship in the Eastern Province. The two sides will provide shared office spaces, financial grants, and business development and mentorship programs to enable SMEs to...

Saudi women, who had begun with small projects, are now creating startups and setting up factories, highlighting drastic change in business environment in the Kingdom.

The shortlisted entrepreneurs will receive training through a customised bootcamp delivered by international venture capital startup accelerator "Brinc MENA."

Tourism is deemed one of the future sectors and a key focus area in the UAE’s development vision for the next 50 years

The UAE and South Korea have signed an agreement to boost ties between the two countries to develop entrepreneurship and scale up relationship between SMEs. The MoU was signed by Abdullah Al Saleh, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Economy; and Kim Ki-mun, Chairman of KBIZ, in the presence of Dr....

The Global Entrepreneurship Congress is expected to see 40 agreements being signed between government agencies and major corporations.

The Ajman Business Women's Council and Umm Al-Moumineen Women's Association in Ajman will now work together to empower women. The two parties signed a pact regarding the same which also involves enhancing cooperation and implementing joint initiatives and projects related to women empowerment. Also, the pact aims to strengthen women's...

New corporate laws and business-friendly policies give start-ups an upper hand in the UAE as they are predominantly created and led by millennials and Gen Z individuals.

The Project Finance Committee of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Foundation (Ruwad) has approved AED300,000 finance for a project that will work in the field of health fitness services by providing an integrated environment with advanced specifications for exercise and sports. Ruwad said the approval was granted at the meeting, the second...

The World Bank has reported that Bahrain’s score improved to 73 percent in women’s economic participation and gender equality from 2018 to 2022. The report was compiled by World Bank Group’s Women, Business and the Law 2022. This report examines laws and regulations that restrict women’s economic inclusion in 190...

Jordan's minister praised the Ministry of Communications for its achievements in the communications and information technology sector.

The agreement also provides the exchange of commercial data and statistics

Boundary-pushing journalist and entrepreneur Muna AbuSulayman tells TRENDS how things have changed for businesswomen in Saudi Arabia.

The first workshop of the Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program kicked off today at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), under the supervision of the Small & Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monshaat).

More than 150 new companies joined in5 since 2020, bringing the grand total of start-ups supported by the incubator to 500. Of these, a quarter are led and managed by female entrepreneurs nearly twice as high as the regional average of women-owned SMEs, according to the World Bank

DSOA — a wholly-owned government free zone — is expected to launch the program at GITEX Future Stars 2021.

The fourth cycle is expected to highlight SMEs in Dubai that have shown resilience and progress despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

Both countries signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in areas of digital economy, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

The new program will build the capabilities of entrepreneurs.

Estonian exports to Saudi Arabia totaled $80 million in 2020 Estonian delegation presented a workshop aimed at consolidating frameworks of the joint cooperation Saudi Arabia and Estonia recently discussed ways to enhance digital cooperation, exchange experiences in the field of the digital government, and support the growth of the digital...