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          Startups

          Rashid Al Salmi has been driving the prototype of his e-motorbike. Suhail Akram / The National

          UAE-based Sulmi to launch 200 limited-edition locally made e-motorbikes this year

          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

          Tunisia's Kumulus plots Gulf expansion, making water out of air

          BusinessMarch 02, 2025
          Step founder Ray Dargham speaks at Step Dubai 2025. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Resilience and innovation: How the Levant is unlocking start-up opportunities

          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
          Tabby said it will be using the new funds to accelerate the expansion of its financial services, including digital spending accounts, payments, cards and money management tools. Photo: Tabby

          Mubadala-backed Tabby hits $3.3bn valuation as it prepares for an IPO

          TechnologyFebruary 12, 2025
          The 1 Billion Followers Summit is contributing $4 million for the two co-investment deals. Antonie Robertson/The National

          Shorooq to invest $9m in two content creation ventures

          BusinessJanuary 13, 2025
          Caspar Lee found success on YouTube before quitting to focus on business. Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National

          Social media star Caspar Lee on quitting YouTube for entrepreneurship

          TechnologyJanuary 12, 2025
          Eric Karobia, chief executive of Whizmo, says the digital mobile wallet can be used by 'a person, a business, or even multi-lane stores'. Photo: Whizmo

          Whizmo seeks to redefine financial inclusivity in the UAE

          MoneyDecember 23, 2024
          Astra Tech's Ultra app, developed under Botim, operates in 155 countries and has more than 150 million users. Photo: Astra Tech

          Abu Dhabi's Astra Tech unit gets $500m funding from Citi

          TechnologyDecember 11, 2024
          Wa'ed Ventures has been investing in high-growth tech start-ups across multiple sectors. Reuters

          Saudi Aramco allocates $100m to invest in AI start-ups

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