Startups

IT & Telecommunications

Startups in Dubai’s in5 incubator raise $2.45bn funding

Tue, 14 Oct 2025

Funding raised by start-ups within Dubai’s leading entrepreneurship incubator, in5, has crossed AED9 billion ($2.45 billion) since its inception.

IT & Telecommunications

2,000 startups, 1,200 investors connect at Expand North Star event

Mon, 13 Oct 2025

Expand North Star by Gitex Global, the world’s largest startup and investor connector event, opened on Sunday aiming to elevate funding, scaling, and deal-flow levels – catalysing new partnerships and driving inclusive digital growth across emerging AI economies.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Startups drive tourism growth in Ras Al Khaimah

Sun, 18 Jan 2026

Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism sector is the emirate’s fastest growing, driven by diversified services, competitive markets, and leisure projects leveraging mountains, beaches, and deserts. These features enable distinctive experiences and create strong opportunities for startups, supported by world-class hospitality infrastructure.