Dubai’s agentic AI plan is a two-year initiative, launched by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed on 4 May 2026, to help the city’s private sector adopt AI systems that carry out tasks on their own. In June, the Dubai Media Office set out three targets: empower 295,000 companies in Dubai, deliver 100 specialised AI assistants, and […]
Dubai AI Festival 2026 takes place on 26 and 27 October at Dubai World Trade Centre. For startups, the main event is the FutureTech World Cup, a live pitch competition open to AI and tech startups worldwide with under $250,000 in annual revenue. Winners receive a Dubai AI Licence and cloud credits. A basic Event […]
By the Dubai Tech Insider Editorial Team · Last verified: 29 September 2026 · Updated as ADGM announces the agenda Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026 (ADFW 2026) takes place from 7–10 December 2026 at ADGM Square on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. Registration is open, and tickets start at $500. The fifth edition of the […]
Dubai Future Accelerators is not a typical startup accelerator. It does not invest cash in participating companies, and the Dubai Future Foundation describes it as a 0% equity programme. Instead, it connects technology companies with Dubai government entities to work on real challenges and develop pilot solutions. In 2026, the most relevant live application route […]
Oraseya Capital is the venture capital fund of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ). It manages AED 500 million (about $136 million) and invests in tech startups from pre-seed to Series B. Every company it backs must have an existing tie to Dubai or the UAE. By deal count, it has been MAGNiTT’s most […]
Dtec SANDBOX is a five-month startup programme at Dubai Silicon Oasis. It invests $150,000 in the pre-seed and seed-stage tech startups that reach its second phase. The money comes from Oraseya Capital, the venture fund of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ). Applying is free. You need at least an MVP, one founder working […]
Dubai Founders HQ (DFHQ) is the government-backed front door for startups in Dubai. It is a free-to-join campus and digital platform that connects founders to accelerators, investors, corporates and business-setup support. It was built by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy. Startups currently pay no fee, […]