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moving the UAE today
Maritime Sovereignty: UAE Strongly Condemns Iran’s “Hormuz Authority” Claims as Hollow Pipe Dreams.
At the GLOBSEC Forum, Foreign Trade Minister Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi warned that no party will dominate the Strait of Hormuz, confirming alternative trade routes are active to shield the global economy.
Strategic Geopolitics: UAE Solidifies OPEC Exit to Prioritize National Interests Amid Global Price Shocks.
Following its official OPEC exit on May 1, the UAE is moving fast to protect its economy from regional energy volatility by gaining full flexibility over its oil production quotas.
Private Equity Expansion: Vista Equity Partners Secures ADGM License to Open Abu Dhabi Office.
Global enterprise software investor Vista Equity Partners secured FSRA authorization to launch operations in Abu Dhabi, aiming to connect its tech portfolio with regional digital ecosystems.
Frontier Tech Scaling: Sheikh Tahnoon Chairs MGX Board to Review OpenAI’s Massive $122B Funding Round.
His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan led MGX’s second board meeting, reviewing its status as a co-lead investor in OpenAI's historic $122 billion valuation round to scale its global tech stack.
Unstoppable Momentum: Dubai Property Deals Smash AED21 Billion in a Single Week as Q1 Surges 31%.
Dubai’s property sector recorded AED21 billion in weekly transactions. Backed by the D33 Agenda, first-quarter volumes jumped to AED252 billion, attracting over 29,000 new international investors.
Past Originals
Insights & Analysis
Navigating the New Regulatory Landscape
The Rise of Sustainable Tech Innovations
Venture Capital Trends in the Middle East
Building a Collaborative Ecosystem
The rise of co-working spaces and incubator programs has fostered a new generation of collaborative founders. We explore the power of community.
The Future of Smart Cities in the UAE
As Dubai continues to push the boundaries of urban innovation, the integration of AI into city infrastructure is creating new opportunities.