Dubai Startup Funding News & Ecosystem Intelligence

BREAKING·a month 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

LATEST

Ecosysteman hour ago

"Make it in the Emirates" Summit Returns to Abu Dhabi in May

Ecosysteman hour ago

Mawarid FinTech Summit to Highlight Real-World Impact in Dubai

Regulationan hour ago

UAE Introduces Stricter Federal Crypto Regulations

FUNDING

Funding Newsan hour ago

UAE Secures Top Spot in MENA Q1 2026 Startup Funding

UAE startups raised $625.8 million across 46 deals in Q1 2026, leading the MENA region in funding despite an overall regional decline. This highlights the UAE's continued dominance in regional startup investment.

SPOTLIGHT

LONG READa month 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

Ecosystem4 days ago

Dubai Expands AI Week and Launches AI Academy

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed announced the expansion of Dubai AI Week to 20 city-wide events and the launch of a new Dubai AI Academy. The academy will train 10,000 leaders and entrepreneurs in AI competencies.