Founders get early traction through pure hustle, personal networks, charisma, and tenacity, but at some point, relying on the hustle inhibits growth.

Across the GCC, sustainability has become a strategic imperative, yet many organizations struggle to move beyond commitments to concrete action. The challenge is not conviction, it is execution. Fragmented ESG data, complex reporting requirements, and the difficulty of embedding sustainability into operations create barriers that leave businesses spinning their wheels. emtribe was founded to eliminate these obstacles. Founded in Dubai for the realities of the GCC market, the company transforms ESG data into a strategic asset, enabling businesses to operationalise sustainability into their day-to-day decision-making.

A new whitepaper released by Europe’s leading tech, startup and digital investment event, GITEX AI EUROPE, in partnership with research firm - LUE, maps out the foundations for Europe’s digital sovereignty; identifying the imperatives that could define the continent’s next decade of technological leadership.

When I started my business from my bedroom in 2013, I didn’t have investment, a five-year plan, or even a proper desk. What I did have was a belief that I could do things differently.

The upcoming Autumn Budget has been sparking debate across the UK economy for several weeks, largely due to leaks. The rumoured measures, from a possible exit tax (which thankfully now looks to have been abandoned) to changes to capital gains tax and pension rules, could reshape the landscape for investors, fund managers, and entrepreneurs alike. With the government looking to balance competitiveness with fairness, overburdening businesses and investors in private markets could ultimately backfire, hindering the UK’s position as a leading home for private capital.

CIQ, the US-based leader in enterprise-grade open-source software infrastructure focusing on security and high performance computing (HPC) including artificial intelligence (AI), has announced the opening of its new regional headquarters in the Gulf region.

As enterprises race to deploy AI, a startling trend is taking shape: the majority of initiatives never evolve into long-term investments because big businesses pull the plug before results can materialise.

If you had met me in first year of university, you would have found a completely normal student. I showed up to lectures half awake, clinging to a coffee, and hoping the problem set I “remembered” submitting had not just been a dream. Nothing hinted that a year later I would be sitting in the entrepreneurship hub, convincing myself I was building the next big thing. All I lacked was a turtleneck and a slide with a graph going neatly upwards.

The critical climate negotiations at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, are underscoring the urgent need to translate global ambition into tangible investment and action. This imperative resonates directly with the upcoming fourth edition of the Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES), scheduled for 24–27 February 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town. Africa’s transition to a climate-resilient, low-carbon future will take centre stage at the event—powered by lead partner Sanlam Investments. This year’s edition underscores a shared commitment to accelerating investment into Africa’s green and blue economies at a defining moment for global climate action.

UK businesses are adopting AI at a rapid pace, but poor implementation is exacerbating “AI workslop”. The rise of low-quality, AI-generated material flooding workplaces is frustrating workers and undermining the £2.9 billion that the UK’s AI sector attracted in 2024.

The upcoming Autumn Budget is a vital moment for the government with all eyes on the Chancellor’s efforts to drive sustainable growth and encourage UK investment. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged for a ‘budget for growth with fairness at its heart’. But the question remains: what will that actually look like?

New research from Xeinadin shows small businesses are adjusting their plans ahead of the Autumn Budget. With many expecting further tax pressure, a large number are reviewing pricing strategies or reducing costs in 2026. The findings reflect how SMEs are being proactive and taking early action in response to an uncertain policy outlook.

The global fintech Revolut has announced the completion of a share sale, which values the company at $75 billion.

For many founders, raising funding can be something of a double-edged sword. On the one hand, capital unlocks growth, on the other, funding can come with strings attached, and in some cases, a loss of strategic control.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned after two decades specialising in leadership it’s this: startups don’t fall apart because of strategy, they fall apart because of people.

UK small businesses would be most at risk if various taxes were to go up in the Autumn Budget, according to new research from Novuna Business Finance, conducted a week before the Autumn Budget.

I'm Dani, and I'm the CEO of The Sleep Consultant Academy. I specialise in helping women set up an online business, specifically in infant sleep.

Once, product managers were measured by their ability to translate user needs into feature roadmaps and shepherd products to launch. Today, as AI moves from the fringe to the core of countless products, PMs are expected to master an entirely new language, where concepts like retrieval-augmented generation, dataset curation, and bias mitigation are daily realities.

Rosberg Ventures, the venture capital firm of Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg, is reportedly launching a new $100 million venture fund-of-funds, PitchBook reports.

Black Friday is the biggest seasonal peak for sales for many retailers. Nationwide predicts over 12 million transactions on Black Friday, despite low consumer confidence, as well as over 260 million transactions across November in the run-up.