Dubai Startup Funding News & Ecosystem Intelligence

BREAKING·2 months ago

Stitch Raises $25M Series A, Andreessen Horowitz Enters GCC Market

Stitch, an operating system for financial institutions, secured $25 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. This investment marks a16z's first venture into the GCC region.

By DXB Start

SPOTLIGHT

The UAE Bought an AI Future. Now It Needs Builders.

The country secured the compute, the capital and the chips before it had the builders to use them. That looks like a contradiction. It is really a sequence, and it is finally starting to close.

By DXB Spotlight

LATEST

Partnership11 hours ago

EIC-Backed Startups Land Emirati Contracts in Dubai

Resources11 hours ago

Dubai Founders HQ Opens Applications for Third Accelerator Cohort

Partnershipa day ago

MAHE Dubai Partners with Odoo to Enhance Tech Education

Funding Newsa day ago

Abu Dhabi's BlueFive Capital Co-Leads Kling AI's $3 Billion Funding Round

FUNDING

Funding News9 days ago

Ruya Partners Invests $15M in Whiteshield Group

Ruya Partners Limited has provided a $15 million private credit investment to Whiteshield Group, an AI-native policy intelligence company with operations in the UAE and KSA. The funding will support Whiteshield's technology expansion.

LONG READS

GUIDE

Unlocking Dubai: Your Ultimate Guide to Every Visa for the Best Lifestyle

Dubai offers one of the most diverse visa portfolios in the world, from the 10-year Golden Visa to freelance permits and retirement residency. As of early 2026, expanded eligibility criteria and streamlined digital processing have made relocation simpler than ever, though costs and requirements vary significantly across visa categories.

ECOSYSTEM

Ecosystem4 days ago

UAE Professionals Embrace AI Daily, TechPulse MEA 2026 Reveals

A recent report from IBPC Dubai's TechPulse MEA 2026 event indicates that 70% of UAE professionals use AI daily, highlighting rapid adoption across industries. The event discussed AI regulation, cybersecurity, and SME readiness.