ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE has maintained its global leadership in entrepreneurship, ranking first worldwide for the fifth consecutive year in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2025/2026 report. The UAE outperformed many advanced economies, reaffirming its position as the best environment globally for starting and operating new businesses. The UAE ranked first among high-income economies in eight major indicators, including physical …

DUBAI/WAM Speakers at a session titled ‘Reshaping the Gulf’s Image in Global Media’ outlined a strategic roadmap to transform regional media from a defensive actor into the author and director of the global narrative. They highlighted the strategic weight of the regional image as a soft-power asset, calling for proactive management and comprehensive intellectual and cultural safeguards. The session is …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has partnered with 10 global early childhood startups through its Anjal Z programme to enable parents and caregivers across the UAE to access practical solutions and services that support children’s quality of life, learning, cognitive development, and positive family bonding at home. The Authority explained that these partnerships provide a range …