Author: Arabian Media staff
U.S. President Donald J. Trump signs the guestbook as UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan looks on and gives a thumbs up gesture after a meeting at Qasr al Watan (Palace of the Nation) on May 15, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. President Donald Trump said on Friday the UAE and the US had agreed to create a path for the GCC country to buy some of the most advanced artificial intelligence semiconductors from US companies, a major win for Abu Dhabi’s efforts to become a global AI hub. Trump also wrapped his Gulf tour of Saudi…
Launched during the ongoing Biban24 Forum, the report was produced by Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship (MBSC), in partnership with Babson Global. It highlights the economic achievements and promising opportunities in the Kingdom, with a special focus on the role of women entrepreneurs. It shows that Saudi Arabia has the highest level of entrepreneurial intentions recorded in eight years and showcases a growing appetite for innovation and self-employment. Saudi startups The report showcased a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem across all stages. The data reveals a one-third increase in the number of early-stage businesses (operating less than 42…
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Having social proof has never been so powerful for startups. In a world where many aspects of businesses can take the shape of “fake it until you make it”, customer reviews are one of the only things that stand between failure and success. Here, we will look at five of the best ways you can leverage your customer reviews to increase sales and take your brand to the next level. Short on time? Here are the key takeaways Feature them across your website: Displaying reviews on key pages can increase credibility and conversions. Integrate them into your marketing strategies: Embedding…
Venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) funding in the UAE are projected to more than triple to hit the $2 billion mark by 2024-end – as against the estimated $638 million tech startup funding in 2023 – and accelerate to $2.5 billion next year. The UAE and the GCC are expected to see increased participation from global investors, attracted by the region’s growth potential, favourable regulations, and expanding tech ecosystem. Investment experts, however, foresee a major shift in the funding structure as once-bitten investors looking for safer modes, opting for instruments such as combination of robust cash coupons, contractual…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Nvidia is seeking to build a research and development centre in Shanghai that would help the world’s leading maker of artificial intelligence processors stay competitive in China, where its sales have slumped due to tightening US export controls.Chief executive Jensen Huang discussed the plan with Shanghai’s mayor Gong Zheng when they met in the Chinese city last month, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. Nvidia is leasing a new office space in Shanghai to accommodate existing employees as well…
How many episodes of Shark Tank have you watched where the contestants are faced with the questions, “But what’s your USP?”, “Why should I choose your brand?” Their answer will normally begin with a story. The origin story normally pulls at The Shark’s heartstrings, makes them reflect on their values, needs and desires or makes them relate to the brand. Once the contestants have them hooked, they can then work on influencing their purchasing decisions, which, as an Entrepreneur, Marketing Manager or Content Creator, is the main goal! So, what is the power of storytelling in marketing and why is…
Bahrain’s Al Salam Bank has launched its ‘Workspaces’ portal, aimed to enhance operational efficiency and facilitate financial management for small and medium enterprises. The platform has been designed to meet the needs of Single Person Companies (SPC), family offices, and Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) and offers full range of secure financial services. Workspaces delivers a number of features while enabling clients to access their company profiles, account details, financing, cards, and Wakala account deposits, as well as manage flexible payments for single and multi-users. An ‘Admin User’ profile can be created on the portal, through which clients can…
Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the US companies myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.The European Commission has taken the first step towards settling its antitrust probe against Microsoft, after the US tech giant offered new concessions on its Teams and Office products to avoid a hefty fine. The Microsoft Teams probe, which began after a 2020 complaint from Slack, now part of Salesforce, accuses the software giant of abusing its market dominance by tying its video conferencing tool Teams to its widely used Office 365.Since the initial complaint, Microsoft has unbundled Teams from Office 365…
Creating a brand tone of voice isn’t as easy as putting pen to paper. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a small business owner or a copywriter, nailing your brand’s tone of voice is imperative if you want your target audience to trust you and engage with your messaging. If you get the tone wrong, your audience won’t believe in your brand values, they may not understand your humor or worse, be offended by it! By following key steps, businesses can develop a tone that reflects their values, builds trust, and strengthens brand identity across all communication channels. 7 Steps to Finding…