

Tech and AI ventures in the UAE — licensing, free zone options, funding and the digital economy landscape.

Dubai has spent years building its artificial intelligence ecosystem. In 2026, the focus became much more specific. On 4 May 2026, Dubai announced a two-year programme aimed at moving the emirate's pr…

The UAE is becoming one of the Middle East's biggest markets for data centres, cloud infrastructure and high-performance AI computing. This is happening at serious scale. The planned UAE-US AI Campus…

Dubai is a practical base for founders serving UAE and overseas clients. You can set up a company for software development, SaaS, mobile apps, IT consulting, cloud services or software publishing, but…

Dubai is a strong market for digital agencies. New businesses keep opening, established brands are spending more online and sectors such as real estate, hospitality, e-commerce and professional servic…

Setting up an online store in Dubai can look simple at first. Pick a product, build a website, connect a payment gateway and start taking orders. The legal side needs more thought. Your business model…

Starting a technology company is one thing. Starting it somewhere that gives you access to investors, international customers, skilled talent and startup programmes can make the early years much easie…

The UAE has become a serious base for artificial intelligence, software and digital businesses. Founders can access regional clients, investors and several startup-focused economic zones. Setup can al…