Expert Speak
Startups enable a healthy use of tech in the UAE
Maryam Hassani, Head of Trends and innovation at the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), explains that startups play a crucial role in helping children stay safe online by developing innovative...
What it really means to be investment-ready?
Matt Spriegel, co-founder and CEO of Atiom, explains that tech startups must prioritize sustainable growth and customer satisfaction over rapid expansion. Striking a balance between initial success an...
How scammers are exploiting DeepSeek
Tomáš Foltyn, security writer at ESET, warns that cybercriminals waste no time in launching attacks aimed at cashing in on the frenzy around the latest big thing – plus, what else to know before using...
New era of growth and sustainability for MENA VCs
Hasan Haider, Managing Partner of Plus VC, emphasizes that the MENA venture capital ecosystem is set for a robust 2025, fueled by falling global interest rates, renewed risk-asset appetite, and discip...
How UAE Universities are fueling over 5,600 startups
Ilya Melnichuk, CEO of Synergy University Dubai, highlighted UAE universities’ pivotal role in fostering entrepreneurship through specialised programmes, incubators, government partnerships, and...
Why SMEs are the backbone of a strong economy?
Mustafa Shaker, Sales Director at Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone highlights the vital role SMEs play in the GCC economy, driving growth, innovation, and job creation, supported by initiatives like free ...
Comparing and Evaluating Large Language Models
Ben Yan, Director Analyst at Gartner, emphasizes evaluating large language models (LLMs) through functional test cases, benchmarks, and business priorities to align capabilities, deployment, and cost ...
Entrepreneurs need to embrace curated communities for growth
Utsav Somani, Founder of Offline, highlights the importance of curated, intimate founder communities for first-generation entrepreneurs, offering targeted support, peer learning, trust, and collaborat...
A 101 Guide for the First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) Climate Projects
Akash Raigangar and Luke Baker from Planetary Scale highlight the growing focus on large-scale, First-Of-A-Kind (FOAK) projects in climate-tech innovation. These groundbreaking initiatives face distin...