Q1 2026$251M raised3 deals9 new startups84 open roles
BREAKING·6 days ago

Tabby Card Network Expands to Apple Store With Interest-Free Installments

Tabby adds Apple Store to its UAE partner network, letting 1M+ cardholders split purchases into 4, 6, or 8 interest-free payments.

By DXB Start

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FUNDING

Funding News2 days ago

Castro17 Establishes $500M Capital Channel for UAE Startups via Swiss Stock Exchange

Castro17 has activated a $500 million Actively Managed Certificate (AMC) on the SIX Swiss Stock Exchange, creating a new strategic capital markets channel for high-potential startups and businesses in the UAE. This initiative aims to connect promising regional ventures with institutional investors.

SPOTLIGHT

LONG READ5 days ago

Working in UAE: Everything You Should Know

Working in the UAE in 2026 means navigating a rapidly modernizing labor framework that includes flexible work contracts, a 4.5-day government work week, mandatory health insurance, and tax-free salaries offset by a high cost of living. Recent reforms have strengthened employee protections, introduced remote work regulations, and created new pathways for freelancers and gig workers.

ECOSYSTEM

Ecosystem2 days ago

Dubai SME and INJAZ UAE Launch 'Founders of Tomorrow' Program

Dubai SME and INJAZ UAE have introduced 'Founders of Tomorrow,' a new national program designed to accelerate scalable Emirati-owned businesses. This initiative connects university entrepreneurship with real-world economic challenges, fostering a new generation of local innovators.

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Quarterly Report

Our Q1 2026 ecosystem report — $251M raised, 94 deals, sector breakdowns, and what to watch next.

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