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The Emirates is where the region's capital, companies and ambition meet. We cover the deals, developers, founders and policymakers shaping business across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates, from finance and free zone startups to the property projects redrawing the skyline.
FINANCE
Ziina has secured Category III Retail Payment Services and Category IV Exchange Business approvals from the Central Bank of the UAE, completing a licence set that spans payments, stored value wallets and currency exchange.
LATEST
UAE-founded healthtech Vitalls has secured a US$1.5 million seed commitment from Singapore-based EST Growmore, with an option for a further US$1 million, to develop and roll out its AI-powered digital health passport.
FOUNDER STORIES
Jasmine Ahluwalia founded ASDAV in 2024 to teach practical design skills. Its live courses in architecture, interiors and Vastu now reach eight countries.
FOUNDER STORIES
Aidar Akmaev built NOXI in Abu Dhabi to turn ideas and research into finished, editable presentations. It has passed 2,600 sign-ups with no advertising.
INNOVATION
Sheikh Hamdan has directed the invitation of 500 Dubai professionals, from teachers to urban planners, to join 500 Future Minds at Dubai Future Week 2026.
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FINANCE
Singapore's Chocolate Finance has launched in the UAE, offering 4.4% a year on dirham and dollar cash for residents and non-residents alike, through its own UAE-regulated income fund.
REAL ESTATE
Alef Group has launched Seef Residences, a Dh1.2 billion waterfront project in Al Khan, Sharjah, with 862 homes across five buildings and launch-day buyer interest at 150% of available units.
REAL ESTATE
Dubai's registered rental contracts crossed one million for the first time in 2025, with their combined value jumping 17.6% to Dh127.4 billion on strong demand and rising rents.
LIFESTYLE
SAMANA Developers has launched SAMANA COLLECTA, a premium brand for lifestyle-led real estate, debuting with a Dh4 billion-plus flagship of 840 branded residences at The World Islands.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Dubai-based Ayan has raised Dh2.2 million in pre-seed funding from strategic global business angels to scale its AI platform that tracks how AI assistants describe brands to shoppers.
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