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Entrepreneurs

Meta, UAE Office For Artificial Intelligence, UAE Coders HQ, And Museum of the Future Invite Entries For Spark AR Hackathon Challenge Running From June 17-July 1, 2022

Creators and developers across the world will be able to register for the first global Spark AR Hackathon Challenge, organized by Meta in collaboration with the UAE Office for Artificial Intelligence, UAE Coders HQ, and the Museum of the Future, with the deadline for entries being June 17, 2022.

News and Trends

UAE-Based Aldar Invites SMEs In F&B And Retail To Apply For The Third Cycle Of Its Startup Incubator Program, Manassah

Winners will receive equity-free financial incentives and a space at an Aldar retail destination.

Growth Strategies

Four Challenges Solopreneurs Can Face (And How They Can Tackle Them)

Whether you're setting up a new business, working as a freelancer, or making a living as a digital nomad, going solo can be a daunting prospect.

Entrepreneurs

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy Debuts Roadshow Series To Attract Global Scaleups To Dubai

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has kicked off a new roadshow series in a bid to entice global scaleups to Dubai and support the development of the Emirate's digital economy.

Starting a Business

Startup Spotlight: Dubai-Based Fleetroot Is Easing Last-Mile Delivery Hassles For Businesses Across The MENA

In addition, the logistics platform also helps improve the safety and efficiency of connected operations by offering fleet management tools.

News and Trends

TECOM Group's Co-Working Space D/Quarters To Enable More Community-Driven Entrepreneurship

With 7,800 companies and over 100,000 professionals already part of TECOM Group, the launch of D/Quarters comes as part of the Group's continued efforts to drive innovation and entrepreneurship in the UAE.

Leadership

Startup Spotlight: Dubai-Based Production Company All Is Media Is Giving Female-Centric Stories A Platform

AIM focuses on building a strong homegrown talent pool, as well as on producing content from the region targeted primarily towards the young adult audience

Entrepreneurs

Startup Spotlight: Tech Platform Hikayati Promotes Inclusive Representation By Producing Personalized Children's Books For The MENA Region

Launched in 2021 by Asif Mugloo, Hikayati is a technology-based publisher that produces physical storybooks in Arabic and English that have been personalized end-to-end for young children.

Growth Strategies

Why Community Sits At The Heart Of Dubai's Success As A Startup Hub

The country's scope of disruptive startups is growing rapidly, and, in recent years, Dubai's own startup ecosystem has witnessed a significant surge in members, from entrepreneurs to investors alike.

Entrepreneurs

The Recap: The April 2022 Edition Of Dtec Forum Highlights How Entrepreneurs Can Leverage Opportunities Presented By The Metaverse

The #DtecForum explored practical steps on how entrepreneurs and SMEs can utilize opportunities in the metaverse.

Growth Strategies

In Pictures: Young Arab Leaders Hosts Its Annual Ramadan Iftar For 2022 In Collaboration With HR Tech Platform Darwinbox

Gathering entrepreneurs and changemakers in the region, the event provided an opportunity to network and foster new avenues for collaboration.

Growth Strategies

Meet The 20 Startups Joining The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund Accelerator Program's Newest Cohort

The group includes startups that have made significant developments across sectors aligned by the UAE's National Innovation Strategy including, education, health, renewable and clean energy, technology, space, transportation, and water.

News and Trends

Shorooq Partners Launches The MENAP Region's First Online Program To Support Gametech Startup Founders

Said to be the MENAP region's first sector-focused online program, SHFT Build's aims to support founders in gaming and other sectors, such as web 3.0 and cleantech.

Collaboration

How to Reconnect With Those Outside Our Inner Circle

Everyone has gone through their own challenges -- it's time to start rebuilding those relationships.

News and Trends

DIFC Unveils Global Venture Studio Launchpad Exclusively Focused On Ubiquitous Finance And Digital Asset Technologies

Studio Launchpad stems from the DIFC's efforts to achieve its Strategy 2030 goals, which aim to attract the best minds and companies from across the world to Dubai.