In a significant step toward strengthening UAE-China economic relations, the International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) has signed a reciprocal agreement with China’s Hainan Free Trade Port. The strategic partnership is set to streamline cross-border business collaboration and expand opportunities for entrepreneurs operating between the two dynamic markets. The UAE, particularly Dubai, continues to attract a
In a significant step toward deeper UAE-China ties, the Free Zones Authority of Ajman has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sanya Central Business District Administration during a recent visit to China by H.E. Ismail Al Naqi, Director General of the Authority. The partnership aims to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth, aligning Ajman’s
In a world often obsessed with metrics and money, Jigar stands out as a refreshing force of perspective and persistence. For this Dubai-based entrepreneur, success isn’t measured by bank balances alone, but by the battles fought — and won — in the journey of building something meaningful. “It’s not all about money,” Jigar says. “It’s
Dubai’s DMCC Crypto Centre has welcomed Bitcoin.com, a global leader in crypto education and self-custody solutions, to its innovation-focused ecosystem in Uptown Tower. Marking its first office in the MENA region, Bitcoin.com’s expansion signals growing confidence in Dubai’s status as a leading blockchain and Web3 hub. Home to over 650 crypto and Web3 firms, the
In a bold move that redefines the landscape of company formation in Dubai, Meydan Free Zone has launched Fawri, a fast-track licensing solution designed to get entrepreneurs legally up and running in under an hour. With a focus on speed, simplicity, and digital innovation, Fawri allows solo entrepreneurs to obtain a complete business license —
A significant milestone has been achieved in the ongoing effort to strengthen the Arab publishing ecosystem, with 12 UAE publishers graduating from the Sharjah Book Authority’s Onshur 2025 Scale Track program. This pioneering initiative is designed to empower local publishers to achieve sustainable growth, offering post-program support in financial services, international distribution, and translation funding.
The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) has announced a pioneering partnership with legal tech leader Jus Mundi to integrate cutting-edge AI tools into its operations. The collaboration marks a major step in DIAC’s digital transformation, aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and global accessibility. As part of the initiative, DIAC’s case management team will be trained
Huda Beauty has officially regained full independence, as founder Huda Kattan repurchased equity from private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners, ending their eight-year partnership. The move, finalized in June 2025, makes the Dubai-based beauty brand once again 100% founder-owned. TSG acquired a minority stake in 2017, helping fuel Huda Beauty’s global expansion. Now, with full
Sharjah has officially secured its position as the host of the 29th edition of the World Investment Conference (WIC), a landmark global event in the investment landscape. The agreement was signed by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), in collaboration with the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) and the UAE Ministry of
