This week, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) announced a partnership with PepsiCo and AstroLabs as one its efforts to enhance Saudi Arabia position as a regional hub of digital businesses and a destination for entrepreneurship.

Huckletree, the UK and Ireland’s network of curated coworking hubs for innovative businesses, is set to open its eighth workspace in Broadgate, Liverpool Street this September in a deal signed with British Land, one of Europe’s largest listed real estate investment companies.

Modern-day entrepreneurs have utilised various resources such as programs, interviews, and podcasts to expand their empires. With this emergence of entrepreneurs in the influencer sphere, Business Name Generator has delved into social data to find out which entrepreneurs hold the most influence online in 2023.

Signaloid, the computing platform allowing companies to understand real-time uncertainty for autonomous decisions, has raised a seed round of £3 million led by IQ Capital, with additional investment from Type One and Creator Fund.

Mental health statistics are alarming, but startups can help, so let’s celebrate those working to make mental health more accessible and fight stigma.

The best analogy I ever read about starting your own company is there’s no detailed map to guide you — you have to create your own. That’s why core values become extremely important navigators for any company big or small. Considering the uncharted nature of starting a business, core values serve as the compass that guides your entrepreneurial journey.

In the world where digitalisation is becoming the new norm, the realm of mental health support isn't far behind. 'Head On' app, founded by Dr. Bammens, Counselling Psychologist, and Samuel Ade, marketing expert, is designed with the vision of democratizing access to mental health tools used by Psychologists. By offering a comprehensive array of tools and techniques for managing anxiety, stress, and panic, the Head On app stands as a virtual psychologist in your pocket.

Employee satisfaction is incredibly important, a fact known by all business leaders. In the current job market, there’s a surplus of employment options and retaining top talent is an increasing challenge. With this in mind, the team behind tamper evident carriers and security seals manufacturer Versapak, who celebrated the company’s 50th anniversary this month, have compiled their list of top tips to attract staff longevity.

New data show office attendance in London has recovered strongly since the end of Covid restrictions, confounding predictions of remote work becoming the ‘new normal’.

Following a successful launch in Europe, London-based medical device company Acurable is aiming to revolutionise sleep apnoea detection for Americans with the launch of its AcuPebble device for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) diagnosis in the US.

Zoomo, a key player in last-mile electric fleet solutions, has announced it has partnered with Urban Arrow, a cargo bike producer, to enhance its hardware offerings available on the Zoomo platform. 

The fashion e-commerce industry, valued at $765 billion in 2022 according to a report by Grand View Research, has grown tremendously over the last years, fuelled by an increase on digital connectivity, widespread smartphone use, and a generational shift towards online shopping. However, e-commerce fashion seems to be at risk of losing the growth it has achieved in the past decade by overlooking the transformative power of artificial intelligence.

The dawn of the AI age has only just begun, and we can only guess at the developments which will come to fruition over the next few decades. Some have said that the recent AI breakthroughs are comparable to the invention of the steam engine – and just as the steam engine ushered in the industrial revolution, the AI era will change the way we work forever. Chris Griffiths and Caragh Medlicott, authors of The Creative Thinking Handbook share their insight. Chris is also the founder of Ayoa. 

Encompass Corporation has been selected to join a major international trade mission, led by Austrade, which aims to showcase growing FinTech businesses and strengthen global relations.

TwinUp, a Frisco-based software company, announces a milestone in securing a lead investment of $3 million from private investors for its revolutionary software application tailored specifically for the architectural community.

Having climbed the corporate ladder for 18 years within organisations such as; Adobe and Virgin Media O2… Tara Rule, celebrates stepping away from her corporate career, to embrace full time self employment, driven by her love of positive psychology and human behaviour as she now shares her knowledge, and own personal experiences as part of her mission to show other startups, business leaders and professionals… how she reached Senior Director of Global Business Operations at Adobe, whilst bringing up a family, pursuing her own hobbies and interests, training in positive psychology and setting up her business - all with a smile on her face.

At a startup festival, you wouldn’t expect to hear discussions of art floating around the room, however, one of ViennaUP’s participating organisations, CultTech Association, is investing big money and big ideas into startups that combine the power of culture and technology.

Once again, this year’s entries raised the bar, showing the incredible talent and ambition within the startups industry. We’ve been blown away by the calibre of entries and are so excited to celebrate the founders, co-founders and team members that have disrupted the industry.

His Highness Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Media Incorporated, inaugurated the 2023 edition of the PrecisionMed Exhibition & Summit (PMES) 2023 being held today and tomorrow at the Dubai World Trade Centre. HH Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum toured the exhibition and summit accompanied by dignitaries.

Organisations must enable mid-life women to thrive in the workplace by taking inspiration from societies such as China and Japan to encourage positive conversations around the impact of menopause, a new study reveals.