Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi emerges one of the leading startup hubs
Abu Dhabi’s startup ecosystem has made remarkable strides, emerging as one of the fastest-growing hubs in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), according to the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Report...
Abu Dhabi launches new initiatives and academy for tourism industry
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has unveiled a new comprehensive strategy to enhance the visitor experience within the emirate significantly. This initiative includes...
Resolv Labs secures $10 million in seed round
Abu Dhabi-based Resolv Labs has announced the successful closure of a $10 million seed funding round aimed at accelerating the growth of its innovative stablecoin protocol, Resolv. The round was led b...
Hub71 records $2.17bln in startup funding
Hub71 released its 2024 Impact Report, marking a year of record-breaking growth, international recognition and strategic ecosystem expansion. Now in its sixth year, Hub71 startups recorded $2.17 billi...
Aquila Group opens a new office in Abu Dhabi
In a strategic move to bolster its global presence and tap into one of the world’s most dynamic investment regions, Aquila Group has officially opened a new office in Abu Dhabi. The Hamburg-based priv...
Waterfront Nights by Khalifa Fund and Miral features Emirati entrepreneurs
In collaboration with the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED), UAE’s Miral supports local entrepreneurs in the fourth edition of Waterfront Nights at Yas Bay Waterfront. The Ramadan m...
Audiomob sets up its MENA headquarters in Abu Dhabi
UK-based gaming startup Audiomob has set up its headquarters in the MENA region at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The company attributed the decision to locate its base in Abu Dhabi to the rapid growth that...
Abu Dhabi’s ADGM reduces commercial licence fees
Leading financial district in Abu Dhabi, ADGM has announced an updated fee schedule for obtaining and renewing an ADGM commercial licence. Effective from 1st January 2025, fee reductions of 50% or mor...
Ma’an and Hub71 to boost social tech entrepreneurship
The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, to support social tech entrepreneurship and generate a ...