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Could UAE’s Next Export Be Startups?

Could UAE’s Next Export Be Startups?

The Middle East Is Becoming A Capital Magnet

The Middle East Is Becoming A Capital Magnet

Building the Foundations for AI Deployment

Building the Foundations for AI Deployment

Who Is Backing The AI Race?

Who Is Backing The AI Race?

The New Capital Map For Growth-Stage Founders

The New Capital Map For Growth-Stage Founders

The New ROI of Startup Competitions

The New ROI of Startup Competitions

The Founder’s Growth Playbook

The Founder’s Growth Playbook

Investing in Innovation: Why Global Capital Is Flowing Into Dubai’s St...

Investing in Innovation: Why Global Capital Is Flowing Into Dubai’s St...

Built for Dreamers”: Inside Dubai’s Startup Community and the Founders...

Built for Dreamers”: Inside Dubai’s Startup Community and the Founders...

The Future is Built in Dubai: How Key Sectors Are Powering the Next Wa...

The Future is Built in Dubai: How Key Sectors Are Powering the Next Wa...

Dubai’s Founder-Friendly Ecosystem: Why Startups Are Choosing to Build...

Dubai’s Founder-Friendly Ecosystem: Why Startups Are Choosing to Build...

Dubai’s Founder-Friendly Ecosystem: Why Startups Are Choosing to Build...

Dubai’s Founder-Friendly Ecosystem: Why Startups Are Choosing to Build...

Dubai Startup Guide 2025: Inside the Region’s Fastest-Growing Innovati...

Dubai Startup Guide 2025: Inside the Region’s Fastest-Growing Innovati...

Dubai digital boom: Techs in the city thrive as 582 startups backed am...

Dubai digital boom: Techs in the city thrive as 582 startups backed am...

From Pilots to Performance: How MENA’s Marketing Leaders Are Powering ...

From Pilots to Performance: How MENA’s Marketing Leaders Are Powering ...

Trillion-Dollar Digital Healthcare Transformations Shaped by AI, Quant...

Trillion-Dollar Digital Healthcare Transformations Shaped by AI, Quant...

GITEX GLOBAL: UAE Reinforces Global Leadership in Startup Growth and F...

GITEX GLOBAL: UAE Reinforces Global Leadership in Startup Growth and F...

US-Based Startups Demonstrate Strong Momentum at Expand North Star

US-Based Startups Demonstrate Strong Momentum at Expand North Star

Regulation without stifling innovation: Lessons from Dubai

Regulation without stifling innovation: Lessons from Dubai

Malaysian Startups Gear Up For Growth, Showcase their Innovation at Ex...

Malaysian Startups Gear Up For Growth, Showcase their Innovation at Ex...

South Korean Startups Geared For Growth, Showcase their Innovation at ...

South Korean Startups Geared For Growth, Showcase their Innovation at ...

6 (very weird) new inventions that could change your life

6 (very weird) new inventions that could change your life

Startups from Thailand Showcase Innovative Solutions at Expand North S...

Startups from Thailand Showcase Innovative Solutions at Expand North S...

Hong Kong Tech Companies Secure Middle East Partnerships Through GITEX...

Hong Kong Tech Companies Secure Middle East Partnerships Through GITEX...

GITEX 2025: Pakistani Startups from NIC Islamabad that Stood Out

GITEX 2025: Pakistani Startups from NIC Islamabad that Stood Out

MENA’s innovation map expands as Syria debuts, Palestine rises at GITE...

MENA’s innovation map expands as Syria debuts, Palestine rises at GITE...

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

How the UAE is Powering Its Rise as the World

How the UAE is Powering Its Rise as the World's Startup Capital—Bolste...

Ypay Launches New Crypto Payroll Platform at Expand North Star 2025

Ypay Launches New Crypto Payroll Platform at Expand North Star 2025

Personalisation in AI: Lessons from WHOOP, Google, Careem

Personalisation in AI: Lessons from WHOOP, Google, Careem

Dubai Police showcases self-driving patrols at Expand North Star

Dubai Police showcases self-driving patrols at Expand North Star

Emirati youth shine at Expand North Star 2025 with digital innovations...

Emirati youth shine at Expand North Star 2025 with digital innovations...

Expand North Star 2025: Digital finance, exciting innovations and deep...

Expand North Star 2025: Digital finance, exciting innovations and deep...

Expand North Star 2025: Start-up funding in Dubai’s in5 surpasses $2.4...

Expand North Star 2025: Start-up funding in Dubai’s in5 surpasses $2.4...

Syria is online: Syrian Pavilion debuts at GITEX Expand North Star 202...

Syria is online: Syrian Pavilion debuts at GITEX Expand North Star 202...

Expand North Star 2025 welcomes new national pavilions to nurture dive...

Expand North Star 2025 welcomes new national pavilions to nurture dive...

Expand North Star 2025 Draws 2,000 Startups, 1,200 Investors, And 40 G...

Expand North Star 2025 Draws 2,000 Startups, 1,200 Investors, And 40 G...

Expand North Star concludes its tenth edition, consolidating Dubai

Expand North Star concludes its tenth edition, consolidating Dubai's p...

Expand North Star 2025 concludes, reflecting Dubai’s key role in shapi...

Expand North Star 2025 concludes, reflecting Dubai’s key role in shapi...

Local and international companies leverage Expand North Star as a laun...

Local and international companies leverage Expand North Star as a laun...

Expand North Star 2025 records largest Brazilian participation in its ...

Expand North Star 2025 records largest Brazilian participation in its ...

Expand North Star 2025 attracts 40 global unicorns

Expand North Star 2025 attracts 40 global unicorns

Hamdan bin Mohammed Tours Expand North Star 2025

Hamdan bin Mohammed Tours Expand North Star 2025

Expand North Star 2025 by GITEX GLOBAL opens today, celebrating ten ye...

Expand North Star 2025 by GITEX GLOBAL opens today, celebrating ten ye...

Expand North Star by GITEX GLOBAL helps to scale startups from more th...

Expand North Star by GITEX GLOBAL helps to scale startups from more th...

From Dubai to the world: 10 Reasons to be part of Expand North Star 20...

From Dubai to the world: 10 Reasons to be part of Expand North Star 20...

Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge Returns to Power the Next Era...

Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge Returns to Power the Next Era...

36Kr Going Global · Middle East | Why is Dubai the Next Global Foothol...

36Kr Going Global · Middle East | Why is Dubai the Next Global Foothol...

Digital economy 2.0: How Dubai is building the next global launchpad f...

Digital economy 2.0: How Dubai is building the next global launchpad f...

The future lands in Dubai: Delivery titans, AI leaders & startups

The future lands in Dubai: Delivery titans, AI leaders & startups

Global Tech Leaders Unite to Propel Emerging  Future-Critical Sectors ...

Global Tech Leaders Unite to Propel Emerging Future-Critical Sectors ...

Fresh capital, bold founders: your Expand North Star insider News Flas...

Fresh capital, bold founders: your Expand North Star insider News Flas...

Dubai announces biggest-ever ‘Expand North Star’ with five new feature...

Dubai announces biggest-ever ‘Expand North Star’ with five new feature...

Experience Dubai Like Never Before: ‘Expand North Star’ 2025 To Attrac...

Experience Dubai Like Never Before: ‘Expand North Star’ 2025 To Attrac...

Inside Expand North Star: Building Trust, Partnerships and Scale in Du...

Inside Expand North Star: Building Trust, Partnerships and Scale in Du...

Expand North Star 2025: Where Unicorns are forged

Expand North Star 2025: Where Unicorns are forged

Five new features set to enrich 10th edition of Expand North Star

Five new features set to enrich 10th edition of Expand North Star

Inside Expand North Star 2025: Global Funds Announcement, Latest Scale...

Inside Expand North Star 2025: Global Funds Announcement, Latest Scale...

Future Blockchain Summit: The Ultimate Next Gen Finance and Decentrali...

Future Blockchain Summit: The Ultimate Next Gen Finance and Decentrali...

The Global Tech Spotlight: New Pavilions, Big Funding, Bold Startups, ...

The Global Tech Spotlight: New Pavilions, Big Funding, Bold Startups, ...

NEWS FLASH: August’s Biggest Updates from Expand North Star!

NEWS FLASH: August’s Biggest Updates from Expand North Star!

Presight launches AI-Startup Accelerator in Abu Dhabi with 10 global t...

Presight launches AI-Startup Accelerator in Abu Dhabi with 10 global t...

Expand North Star celebrates a decade of cementing Dubai’s position as...

Expand North Star celebrates a decade of cementing Dubai’s position as...

'Expand North Star' Powers Dubai's Digital Economy Leadership

Unicorn Builders, Web3 titans & Global disruptors are coming to Expand...

Unicorn Builders, Web3 titans & Global disruptors are coming to Expand...

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy highlights benefits of participating ...

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy highlights benefits of participating ...

Where Blockchain Meets Fintech, and the Future of Finance is Forged

Where Blockchain Meets Fintech, and the Future of Finance is Forged

Expand North Star Becomes Magnet for Global Tech Powerhouses

Expand North Star Becomes Magnet for Global Tech Powerhouses

Nigeria Partners with GITEX to Back 300 Youth Startups

Nigeria Partners with GITEX to Back 300 Youth Startups

Global Startup Momentum Builds at Expand North Star 2025

Global Startup Momentum Builds at Expand North Star 2025

Indian tech companies to play a key role in Dubai’s ambitious AI plans

Indian tech companies to play a key role in Dubai’s ambitious AI plans

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy showcases benefits of participating i...

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy showcases benefits of participating i...

GITEX Global announces new Dubai location for 2026 edition

GITEX Global announces new Dubai location for 2026 edition

Expand North Star 2025 global promotional campaign kicks off in U.S.

Expand North Star 2025 global promotional campaign kicks off in U.S.

Palestinian entrepreneurs draw attention at Expand North Star

Palestinian entrepreneurs draw attention at Expand North Star

Bangladesh

Bangladesh's startup ecosystem showcased at Expand North Star 2024 in ...

UAE’s AI-Driven Hiring Boom: Leading the Global Talent Race

UAE’s AI-Driven Hiring Boom: Leading the Global Talent Race

Consulate General of Sri Lanka to Dubai and EDB spearhead GITEX Expand...

Consulate General of Sri Lanka to Dubai and EDB spearhead GITEX Expand...

Sheraa provides a global platform for 22 startups at Expand North Star...

Sheraa provides a global platform for 22 startups at Expand North Star...

From local ingenuity to global spotlight: Africa shines at GITEX Globa...

From local ingenuity to global spotlight: Africa shines at GITEX Globa...

Sheikh Hamdan visits Expand North Star 2024, highlights Dubai’s role i...

Sheikh Hamdan visits Expand North Star 2024, highlights Dubai’s role i...

Applied AI and Deep Tech Innovations Take Centre Stage on Day Three of...

Applied AI and Deep Tech Innovations Take Centre Stage on Day Three of...

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy is supporting startups and fostering ...

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy is supporting startups and fostering ...

JETRO’s Japan pavilion participates at GITEX’s Expand North Star 2024

JETRO’s Japan pavilion participates at GITEX’s Expand North Star 2024

CAFU Announces its New EV Charging Solution, Enhancing On-Demand Car S...

CAFU Announces its New EV Charging Solution, Enhancing On-Demand Car S...

MBRIF successfully concludes its participation at Expand North Star 20...

MBRIF successfully concludes its participation at Expand North Star 20...

Longenesis wins Expand North Star’s pitch competition with advanced da...

Longenesis wins Expand North Star’s pitch competition with advanced da...

Chhaya Technologies wins Gitex Asia Award at Expand North Star 2024

Chhaya Technologies wins Gitex Asia Award at Expand North Star 2024

Expand North Star creates impactful platform for launching innovative ...

Expand North Star creates impactful platform for launching innovative ...

Expand North Star 2024 draws 65 unicorns valued at $400 billion

Expand North Star 2024 draws 65 unicorns valued at $400 billion

Expand North Star 2024 concludes after creating an inspiring platform ...

Expand North Star 2024 concludes after creating an inspiring platform ...

Expand North Star 2024: AI innovations & emerging tech solutions light...

Expand North Star 2024: AI innovations & emerging tech solutions light...

SacredSpace.AI launches beta version at GITEX Expand North Star 2024

SacredSpace.AI launches beta version at GITEX Expand North Star 2024

NCircle announces $530K pre-seed deal with DeepMinds to develop commun...

NCircle announces $530K pre-seed deal with DeepMinds to develop commun...

Chhaya wins Gitex Asia Award

Chhaya wins Gitex Asia Award

UAE emerges as region’s top startup hub with over 5,600 registrations ...

UAE emerges as region’s top startup hub with over 5,600 registrations ...

NOOG announces $490K pre-seed deal with DeepMinds to build the first h...

NOOG announces $490K pre-seed deal with DeepMinds to build the first h...

Gitex and North Star, the global platform for the tech industry

Gitex and North Star, the global platform for the tech industry

Expand North Star Brings Attention to Future of Creativity and Spirit ...

Expand North Star Brings Attention to Future of Creativity and Spirit ...

Sheraa provides a global platform for 22 startups at Expand North Star...

Sheraa provides a global platform for 22 startups at Expand North Star...

Expand North Star 2024 concludes after creating an inspiring platform ...

Expand North Star 2024 concludes after creating an inspiring platform ...

Expand North Star 2024 concludes amid unprecedented participation

Expand North Star 2024 concludes amid unprecedented participation

Expand North Star 2024 draws 65 unicorns valued at $400 billion

Expand North Star 2024 draws 65 unicorns valued at $400 billion

Gitex Global and Expand North Star: Unleashing AI potential in Dubai

Gitex Global and Expand North Star: Unleashing AI potential in Dubai

Expand North Star 2024: The world’s largest startup and investment eve...

Expand North Star 2024: The world’s largest startup and investment eve...

GITEX GLOBAL, Expand North Star set to push AI economy to $2.7 tn by 2...

GITEX GLOBAL, Expand North Star set to push AI economy to $2.7 tn by 2...

Hamdan bin Mohammed visits Expand North Star 2024

Hamdan bin Mohammed visits Expand North Star 2024

Mansoor bin Mohammed opens Expand North Star 2024

Mansoor bin Mohammed opens Expand North Star 2024

GITEX Global, Expand North Star to boost $2.7tn global AI economy

GITEX Global, Expand North Star to boost $2.7tn global AI economy

Why Dubai-based VCs are looking to invest in European climate tech

Why Dubai-based VCs are looking to invest in European climate tech

12 reasons to visit Dubai’s Expand North Star 2024

12 reasons to visit Dubai’s Expand North Star 2024

1Tank to Launch at Expand North Star 2024, Offering Startups a Chance ...

1Tank to Launch at Expand North Star 2024, Offering Startups a Chance ...

UAE India Business Council partners with Expand North Star to boost in...

UAE India Business Council partners with Expand North Star to boost in...

Why European startups should consider moving to Dubai

Why European startups should consider moving to Dubai

JAPAN PAVILION at GITEX Expand North Star 2024 (Oct. 13-16)

JAPAN PAVILION at GITEX Expand North Star 2024 (Oct. 13-16)

The World’s Largest Tech Startup and Investor Event is Gearing Up For ...

The World’s Largest Tech Startup and Investor Event is Gearing Up For ...

European and British start-ups to take over Dubai this October at Expa...

European and British start-ups to take over Dubai this October at Expa...

Sri Lanka’s IT Sector participation at GITEX Expand North Star, Octobe...

Sri Lanka’s IT Sector participation at GITEX Expand North Star, Octobe...

Enterprise Ireland is proud to announce its participation in Expand No...

Enterprise Ireland is proud to announce its participation in Expand No...

Dubai

Dubai's Expand North Star is a must-attend for Europe's startups, scal...

Dubai: DMCC launches AI Centre to drive global AI solutions

Dubai: DMCC launches AI Centre to drive global AI solutions

4 startup pitch battles not to miss this October

4 startup pitch battles not to miss this October

Interested in expanding into MENA? Here

Interested in expanding into MENA? Here's how to get access

Expand North Star 2024 to welcome startups and investors to Dubai

Expand North Star 2024 to welcome startups and investors to Dubai

Over 2,000 startups set to gather at latest Expand North Star edition ...

Over 2,000 startups set to gather at latest Expand North Star edition ...

Chamber promotes expand North Star to 1,500 startups, investors

Chamber promotes expand North Star to 1,500 startups, investors

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy supported the establishment of 215 di...

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy supported the establishment of 215 di...

SBWC elevates women entrepreneurs at Expand North Star 2024

SBWC elevates women entrepreneurs at Expand North Star 2024

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy showcases benefits of participating i...

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy showcases benefits of participating i...

Chinese innovators make waves at Expand North Star 2024 roadshow, set ...

Chinese innovators make waves at Expand North Star 2024 roadshow, set ...

Gitex Africa: Winners of ‘Supernova Gitex Africa’ Competition Announce...

Gitex Africa: Winners of ‘Supernova Gitex Africa’ Competition Announce...

DWTC and Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy kickstart global promotional...

DWTC and Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy kickstart global promotional...

Accelerating Global Mobility Growth with inDrive

Accelerating Global Mobility Growth with inDrive

Start-ups from across the globe look to woo investors with transformat...

Start-ups from across the globe look to woo investors with transformat...

GITEX GLOBAL, Expand North Star 2023 centre world’s attention on boomi...

GITEX GLOBAL, Expand North Star 2023 centre world’s attention on boomi...

MENA

MENA's Female Founders: A Deep Dive into Venture Funding across MENA

In Conversation with Mark Loughran, Group President – inDrive

In Conversation with Mark Loughran, Group President – inDrive

Surge in international demand spurs GITEX GLOBAL, Expand North Star to...

Surge in international demand spurs GITEX GLOBAL, Expand North Star to...

In Conversation with Christine GZ – Extreme E

In Conversation with Christine GZ – Extreme E