Whoop to open new UAE office as it expands across the GCC, Africa and Asia
Wearable fitness technology company Whoop is preparing to open another office in the UAE as part of a wider international expansion strategy. Chief executive Will Ahmed described the new base as a critical step for the company’s growth, saying the UAE will help Whoop strengthen its presence across the Gulf
Dubai startups offered more than Dh10,000 in first-year savings
Dubai startups and small businesses can now access a new financial solution offering more than Dh10,000 in first-year benefits, following a partnership between Dubai Founders HQ, Mastercard and Pemo. The initiative is designed to help startups and SMEs reduce operating costs, improve cash-flow management and gain greater control over company
Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai-it Award to celebrate bold ideas and exceptional results
Dubai has launched a new annual award designed to recognise the people, companies, institutions and projects that turn ambitious ideas into measurable achievements. The Dubai-it Award was announced by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. The initiative
Victory Team wins Kyrgyzstan Grand Prix and takes championship lead
Dubai’s Victory Team has claimed a major international victory after Shaun Torrente won the 2026 Grand Prix of Kyrgyzstan, moving into the lead of the F1H2O World Championship standings. The race took place on Lake Issyk-Kul, where Torrente secured first place after a dramatic finish against Erik Stark. The Victory
Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund welcomes 17 companies to its latest accelerator
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) has welcomed 17 companies into the 12th cohort of its Innovation Accelerator Program, bringing together founders working across artificial intelligence, healthcare, sustainability, education and advanced technologies. The new group includes businesses from both the UAE and international markets, each developing solutions designed to
Sharjah Police recover Dh500,000 in stolen valuables within three hours
Sharjah Police recovered stolen valuables worth nearly Dh500,000 and arrested the suspects within just three hours of receiving a burglary report. The theft took place at the home of an athlete who was outside the UAE attending a training camp. Police were informed that the property, located in one of
UAE representative wins global coffee championship in Italy
The UAE has reached the top of the international coffee scene after Lablibell Bajarias, representing the Emirates, won the 2026 International Finals of the Lavazza Barista Challenge in Turin, Italy. Bajarias competed against 20 national champions from around the world, securing first place and also receiving the Community Prize, voted