With $190M raised in Q1 2025, the UAE leads MENA in venture capital growth, backed by sovereign funds, fintech dominance, and strategic economic reforms supporting innovation.
Abu Dhabi hosts Goldman Sachs summit as hedge funds flock to Al Maryah Island, signaling its rise as a global capital hub with $1.7T in sovereign wealth and long-term cultural investments.
The UAE deepens ties with the U.S. to secure advanced semiconductor access, pledging $1.4 trillion in tech investments and positioning itself as a future AI leader in the Middle East.
Fuel prices in the UAE rose in February amid market uncertainty; experts warn of further hikes due to global oil tensions, sanctions, and supply disruptions.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid names the UAE’s best and worst-performing ministries in reducing bureaucracy, praising Justice and Foreign Affairs, while calling for urgent reform in underperforming departments.
Fujairah boosts public sector pay by 20% starting February 1, reflecting the UAE’s wider salary growth trend driven by tech innovation and strategic economic development.
UAE’s MGX, led by Sheikh Tahnoun, joins OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle in Trump’s AI plan, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s push for global artificial intelligence dominance.
Oracle plans a fivefold increase in investment in Abu Dhabi to meet rising AI and cloud demand, as global tech firms expand their presence in the Middle East.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and Kurdistan PM Masrour Barzani discuss regional developments and enhanced cooperation in key sectors during talks in Abu Dhabi.
Three-quarters of UAE employers plan salary increases in 2025 amid strong hiring and AI adoption, with rising competition for Emirati talent and long-term workforce investment.