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UAE secured FDI worth AED 167 billion ($45 billion) in 2024, 48% more than in 2023 (source). This data shows that the UAE, a major country in the Middle East region, is attracting global investors with its policies and innovative...

Remember the days when we were afraid, automations would take our manufacturing jobs, now we are experiencing the same fear, but with AI. History has a funny way of repeating itself. Luckily, economies are much more complex than that and...

In today’s startup landscape, there is no shortage of startups who are looking for inventors and capital. But as an investor, how do you know which startup is right for you? This is where we come in. We have prepared...

As an early-stage startup, if you think pitching to an angel investor in Dubai is the same as pitching Silicon Valley VC, then you are dead wrong and that is why you can’t seem to get their funding. Here’s what...

Why didn’t I invest in them? Is a thought that passes through many angel investors’ minds. But here’s what nobody tells you about being an angel investor: the best deals don’t happen in cold emails or in mediocre pitch decks....

While local startups are fighting in saturated markets, cross-border startups are accessing untapped customers, diverse talent pools, and international capital—all at once. From accessing global funding to entering a new market, the cross-border collaboration for startups has never been easier....

Every year, thousands of startups compete for investor attention at summits worldwide. Most walk away with business cards and hollow promises. At IIS, startups walk away with term sheets. If you have a startup that wants to enter the UAE’s...

Here is the thing, networking isn’t schmoozing— it’s about finding people who care about the same problems you do and figuring out how to solve them together. And finding those people in a room full of smart individuals can be...

It is quite unbelievable that there were over 5600 startups registered in the UAE (report) in the second quarter of 2024. So, if you are an investor still debating where to put your money, this is your chance of scoring...

The startup world might look all bright and shiny from the outside, but once you go into it you see there are challenges and failures that come with stepping into this world. One wrong move and success becomes a distant...