A new generation of founders, creators and investors is choosing Dubai - and in doing so, redrawing the global business map. Here we explore opportunities, initiatives and the business landscape driving that shift. Read on to find out what Dubai means for your business, your career, and your next move.
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Dubai's new startup campus wants to be the front door for founders
Walk into a stylish hotel near to Dubai World Trade Centre and you’ll find a buzz that doesn’t quite fit the typical hotel lobby mould. Alongside tourists snapping selfies and colleagues connecting over coffee inside the 25Hours Hotel at One Central, there’s a flourishing startup scene – and it’s open to founders...
Dubai is training its private sector in agentic AI – here's why
"AI will be our government executive partner to support decisions, enhance services, boost the efficiency of operations, and even evaluate results and introduce improvements in real time." Those were the words of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announcing one of the most ambitious...
Gen Z influencers trade Europe for Dubai’s booming content economy
Young Europeans are increasingly looking beyond the continent to work, create and build careers, with Dubai emerging as a primary destination for Gen Z talent. Among the 4,880 new European companies that joined the membership of Dubai Chamber of Commerce in Dubai during 2025, a growing number of content creators are choosing the city as their...
Dubai becomes a launchpad for European tech expansion
As European companies look beyond their home markets, Dubai is positioning itself as a practical gateway for international expansion. A growing number of tech firms are choosing the emirate as their base for regional and global growth, drawn by clear regulatory frameworks, a strategic location and digital innovation. At the centre of that push is...
Global tech talent set sights on Dubai as app championship returns
The window is closing for global innovators to submit their ideas to Dubai’s 3rd edition of Create Apps Championship , with big prizes, mentorship and new “Longevity” prize on offer. Dubai is once again opening its doors to app creators from across the world. The 3rd edition of the Create Apps Championship — run by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy (DCDE) as...
Global tech talent set sights on Dubai as app championship returns
The window is closing for global innovators to submit their ideas to Dubai’s 3rd edition of Create Apps Championship , with big prizes, mentorship and new “Longevity” prize on offer. Dubai is once again opening its doors to app creators from across the world. The 3rd edition of the Create Apps Championship — run by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy (DCDE) as...
Global tech talent set sights on Dubai as app championship returns
The window is closing for global innovators to submit their ideas to Dubai’s 3rd edition of Create Apps Championship , with big prizes, mentorship and new “Longevity” prize on offer. Dubai is once again opening its doors to app creators from across the world. The 3rd edition of the Create Apps Championship — run by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy (DCDE) as...
Global tech talent set sights on Dubai as app championship returns
The window is closing for global innovators to submit their ideas to Dubai’s 3rd edition of Create Apps Championship , with big prizes, mentorship and new “Longevity” prize on offer. Dubai is once again opening its doors to app creators from across the world. The 3rd edition of the Create Apps Championship — run by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy (DCDE) as...
Global tech talent set sights on Dubai as app championship returns
The window is closing for global innovators to submit their ideas to Dubai’s 3rd edition of Create Apps Championship , with big prizes, mentorship and new “Longevity” prize on offer. Dubai is once again opening its doors to app creators from across the world. The 3rd edition of the Create Apps Championship — run by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy (DCDE) as...
Global tech talent set sights on Dubai as app championship returns
The window is closing for global innovators to submit their ideas to Dubai’s 3rd edition of Create Apps Championship , with big prizes, mentorship and new “Longevity” prize on offer. Dubai is once again opening its doors to app creators from across the world. The 3rd edition of the Create Apps Championship — run by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy (DCDE) as...
Global tech talent set sights on Dubai as app championship returns
The window is closing for global innovators to submit their ideas to Dubai’s 3rd edition of Create Apps Championship , with big prizes, mentorship and new “Longevity” prize on offer. Dubai is once again opening its doors to app creators from across the world. The 3rd edition of the Create Apps Championship — run by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy (DCDE) as...
Global tech talent set sights on Dubai as app championship returns
The window is closing for global innovators to submit their ideas to Dubai’s 3rd edition of Create Apps Championship , with big prizes, mentorship and new “Longevity” prize on offer. Dubai is once again opening its doors to app creators from across the world. The 3rd edition of the Create Apps Championship — run by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy (DCDE) as...