Dubai
UAE Startup Funding in Q1 2026: Smaller Cheques, Sharper Focus
UAE startups raised around $377M across 28 rounds in Q1 2026. The headline number is down, but the deal mix tells a more useful story.
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Business & Economy
Why Vertical AI Is the Most Investable Trend in the UAE Right Now
Vertical AI built for one industry is winning over generalist tools in the UAE. PropTech, LegalTech, and Islamic finance are leading the way.
Dubai
Top UAE Startup Sectors to Watch for the Rest of 2026
A clear-eyed look at the UAE startup sectors with the strongest pull in 2026. Spoiler: it is not just generative AI.
Dubai
UAE PropTech in 2026: Tools for the Industry, Not the Consumer
UAE PropTech is moving away from yet another listings app and into deeper workflow tools for brokers, developers, and asset managers. The shift is overdue.
Startups & Leadership
