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Finance

"We Got Funded!": Saudi Arabia's Insurance Platform Yasmina Secures US$2 Million Seed Investment

With US$2 million in seed funding, Yasmina is scaling its team and launching operations beyond Saudi Arabia, beginning with the UAE this year and Egypt in 2026.

Women Entrepreneur®

Quild Reimagines the Art of Modern Quilting in Dubai

The brand operates with sustainability at its core and follows a conscious approach to fabric consumption to minimize the impact on the environment.

Entrepreneurs

Crafting Legacy: The Sartoro Geneve Story

Sartoro Geneve's co-founder and CEO Arto Artinian on turning family craftsmanship into a global name in contemporary high and fine jewelry.

Growth Strategies

The Rise of Social Housing: A Global Shift Toward Inclusive Urban Living

From Europe to the Middle East, Asia to the Americas, governments and developers are reexamining what it means to provide dignified, affordable housing—and in many cases, they're getting creative.

Entrepreneurs

How Freelancers are Fuelling the UAE's Future Economy

The UAE is now home to more than 100,000 licensed freelancers, spanning industries as diverse as technology, media, education, healthcare and sustainability.

Finance

Editor's Note: Wio Bank has Changed the Game for Startups

Opening a business bank account used to be a nightmare. Until now.

Growth Strategies

How Egypt's Capital is Becoming the Epicenter of Real Estate Transformation in the Region

Fuelled by record-breaking investments, ambitious national strategies, and a population craving modern urban living, Cairo's property market is in the midst of a sweeping transformation.

Leadership

"We Do Everything 100": Inside the World of Jets100 Boss Afshin Sajedi

Unlike traditional brokers, Jets100 isn't just offering flights. It's curating exclusive, all-inclusive experiences: seamless, immersive, and hyper-personalized.

Technology

Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and 42 Abu Dhabi to Host the 'Piscine' Coding Bootcamp in Al Ain Region

The bootcamp will train 100 participants with essential coding and AI skills.

Technology

Made in the MENA Region: How Local Innovation is Going Global

"Made in MENA" no longer suggests a localized copy of something else. It's becoming a mark of originality for products built for real needs in tough markets, with potential for expansion designed from day one.

Growth Strategies

Jessica and Rita Kahawaty Sign Global Cookbook Deal with Penguin Random House

"Mama's kitchen with Mama Rita: Family Recipes from the Mediterranean" is a vibrant, heartfelt celebration of home cooking by mother-daughter duo Jessica and Rita Kahawaty.

Growth Strategies

Qatar Keeps Raising: Resilience, Reform, and Regional Ambition

Increased investor confidence, backed by clear legal frameworks, new asset types, and digital infrastructure, make Qatar a strategic, long- term bet—especially as the country positions itself as a regional finance and tourism hub.

Finance

Tokenization in Real Estate: Breaking Barriers, Building the Future

Critics may call it hype, but the fundamentals are clear: real estate tokenization is reshaping the market.

Growth Strategies

The Executive Selection: Vacheron Constantin presents the Métiers d'Art Tribute to The Celestial

This collection honors humanity's long-standing fascination with the night sky, inspired by a 2021 single-piece edition that portrayed the Leo constellation.