Latest business news, startups, and economic insights from Lebanon and the MENA region.
The American University of Beirut hosts the ABLE Summit 2026 on April 27, with two days of talks and workshops focused on digital accessibility and inclusive innovation. Organizers describe it as the first event of its kind in Lebanon and the region for higher education accessibility.
WHOOP, the Boston-based maker of fitness wearables, has closed a $575 million funding round that drew capital from Gulf sovereign wealth funds and a group of professional athletes. Wamda reported the deal, which adds another US health tech name to the list of companies pulling in MENA money at scale.
Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces warned users against a growing WhatsApp scam that relies on fake group invitations, OTP theft and impersonation to take over accounts and solicit money transfers.
The UAE has announced a new government model that aims to run 50% of federal government sectors, services and operations using agentic AI within two years. The plan includes employee training, performance tracking and oversight by a dedicated taskforce.
The maker vs. manager schedule remains one of the clearest frameworks for understanding workplace time. Managers often work through meetings and short blocks. Makers need long, uninterrupted stretches to think, write, design, code, and solve hard problems.
Emotional intelligence has become a defining factor in leadership across industries. This article explores how self-awareness, empathy, and relationship management shape effective leaders, backed by research and real-world application.
Lebanese and Israeli officials have resumed direct talks in Washington, aiming to extend a fragile ceasefire following March’s escalation. The outcome could shape both regional stability and Lebanon’s economic future.
Lebanon’s latest talks with the IMF showed movement but not a breakthrough. Officials said discussions in Washington were positive and the Fund said talks on a potential financing program are progressing, yet major obstacles remain, including war-related damage, unresolved banking reforms, and the need for a credible medium-term fiscal framework.
A joint venture between Aldar Properties and Mubadala Investment Company has acquired The Link at Masdar City for AED 654 million. The deal adds a 32,000 sqm mixed-use asset leased to tenants including Masdar and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, extending a real estate partnership launched in 2024.
The best pricing strategies do not start with guesswork. They start with customer value, demand sensitivity, clear price architecture, and disciplined testing. Here are seven pricing approaches that work across products and services, plus the mistakes that weaken margins.
Saudi startup Signit has closed a $15 million Series A round led by Raed Ventures, with participation from STV, Seedra Ventures, Takamol Ventures, and Suhail Ventures. The company plans to expand beyond digital signatures into a full AI-powered contract lifecycle management platform for government and enterprise clients.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Elon Musk on Wednesday, during which they discussed developments in artificial intelligence, advanced technology and space, according to the Emirates News Agency.
Dubai has announced the AED 34 billion Metro Gold Line, a 42-kilometre underground route due for completion on September 9, 2032. The project will expand the metro network, improve connectivity across 15 key areas, and support major growth corridors across the city.
Tamatem has fully acquired Playable Factory, an Istanbul-founded playable ads platform, in a deal that gives the Jordanian gaming company deeper control over user acquisition, advertising technology, and AI-led growth. The move comes alongside a new funding round that includes Next Ventures, Square Enix, and Krafton.
AUB will open its School of Computing and Data Sciences in September 2026, making it the university's eighth faculty. The school will offer a flagship undergraduate program in data science plus master's and PhD tracks, and is backed by a $100 million fundraising campaign tied to the VITAL 2030 plan.