Business & Money | Monday 22 September, 2025 9:23 am

Minister of Economy: UAE seeks to increase number of startups to more than two million by 2031

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, affirmed that startups and entrepreneurs constitute a fundamental pillar in the UAE’s economic growth journey, noting that the country aims to increase the number of companies to more than two million by 2031. In statements to the...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 September, 2025 9:21 am

UAE signs MoUs with Seychelles, Uganda on auditing, oversight

The UAE Accountability Authority (UAEAA) signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) today, first with the Office of the Auditor General of the Republic of Seychelles, and the second with the Office of the Auditor General of the Republic of Uganda. According to a press release issued today,...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 September, 2025 9:11 am

Khalifa Fund to empower 1,000 entrepreneurs during first six months of 'The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World'

The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development announced that it has provided support exceeding AED1.4 billion to more than 1,200 companies since its establishment in 2007 until the end of last August. Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, CEO of the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, said in statements to ...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 September, 2025 9:09 am

Athar Awards 2025 unveils 274 finalists across 35+ categories for its biggest edition yet

 The highly anticipated shortlist of nominees for Athar Awards 2025 has been revealed, setting the stage for the boldest and most dynamic edition of Saudi Arabia’s biggest celebration of creativity and innovation. With 14 new categories added this year, the competition now spans more than 35 ...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 September, 2025 9:05 am

Deloitte Middle East spotlights AI, fraud risks, and UAE’s evolving compliance landscape at its 8th Financial Crime Symposium

Deloitte Middle East hosted its 8th Financial Crime Symposium in Dubai, bringing together regulators, business leaders, and industry experts to address the evolving financial crime landscape in the UAE and wider region. The half-day event, held on September 17, convened senior stakeholders...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 September, 2025 9:03 am

Bank Aljazira Signs Collaboration Agreements to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Bank Aljazira has signed several collaboration agreements with leading companies — including GO Telecom, SingleView, and Bwatech to strengthen the bank’s technical efficiency and further enhance customer service. The agreements were signed during the bank’s participation in Money 20/20 Middle ...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 September, 2025 9:00 am

Intersec Saudi Arabia to ignite discussions on fire prevention at airports

Fire safety in airports, one of the most complex and high-stakes environments, will be highlighted at the Fire Protection and Technology Summit at Intersec Saudi Arabia, taking place from 29 September to 1 October at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC). On the...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 September, 2025 9:00 am

Ortac Global Showcases Dubai’s Accounting and Compliance Services

As Dubai records 4.5% GDP growth in the first half of 2025 and prepares to welcome more than 22 million tourists, new regulatory measures and the city’s Quality of Life Strategy 2033 underline its ambition to attract businesses and families alike. Dubai, UAE: Dubai’s rapid economic...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 September, 2025 8:57 am

Automechanika Dubai to connect African buyers with global suppliers as vehicle demand grows by 40%

Automechanika Dubai will place Africa’s burgeoning automotive industry firmly in the spotlight when the region’s largest international automotive aftermarket trade show returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 9 to 11 December 2025. Highlighting the rapid growth potential within...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 September, 2025 8:55 am

SAR 6.5 Billion: Social Development Bank’s Financing Volume Since the Beginning of 2025

The Social Development Bank (SDB) held its third-quarter meeting for 2025, chaired by His Excellency Eng. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development and Chairman of the Bank’s Board of Directors, with the presence of the board members. The meeting discussed...

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