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Beyond Silicon Valley: How Abu Dhabi is redefining start-up success

For decades, the status of Silicon Valley in the US and other traditional hubs in Europe as the home of high-growth startups has remained unchallenged – but the appeal of these locations for the next generation has begun to wane.

The billion-dollar innovation hub shaping the future of sustainability

At the heart of Abu Dhabi’s tech community is Hub71 – a vibrant ecosystem that is helping to build the next generation of startups from the ground up.

The city at the heart of the Middle East’s startup scene

How Abu Dhabi became a magnet for tech startups. Though Abu Dhabi's start up scene is young, “it’s taking the lead.” Says Jihad Sadiq, CEO of FortyGuard, which uses data-driven heatmaps to inform city cooling...

Abu Dhabi is entering a new era of super-connectedness

Upgrades at Khalifa Port and an expansive new rail network are driving a more integrated, efficient, and sustainable future for the emirate’s logistics sector. Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Port is already a major shipping...

Abu Dhabi: The Creative Capital of the Arab World

The emirate is fast becoming a leading hub for media, film, and gaming.

Abu Dhabi: Feeding the future

Abu Dhabi’s Agtech revolution is seeding tomorrow’s food supply

Arabic music is going global

Abu Dhabi’s PopArabia is turning a new generation of ARAB musicians into international stars.

Sustainability

3D printing is restoring coral reefs in Abu Dhabi

Innovative startup Archireef has achieved the impossible – returning coral reefs to health with a 95% survivorship rate

How Abu Dhabi is accelerating the global transition to clean energy

The UAE capital is home to the world’s largest single-site solar farm, pioneering green hydrogen projects, and championing sustainable finance

How Abu Dhabi is inspiring collaboration for climate action

The capital has long provided an important venue for high-level climate forums

The innovative agricultural practices cultivating an abundant, food-filled future

Global food and water supplies are increasingly under strain. With its new food cluster, Abu Dhabi is pioneering solutions.

Innovation

Abu Dhabi unlocks the next generation of ICT talent

The emirate’s innovation-friendly environment has made it a hub for future-facing information and communications technology businesses.

STARZPLAY: The MENA region's own streaming giant

The Abu Dhabi-based platform broke US media dominance – and now it’s sharing Arabic stories with the world

Finance is getting an upgrade

A thriving FinTech ecosystem has emerged in Abu Dhabi, forging the next generation of finance

How farming got smart in Abu Dhabi

How will the world feed an extra two billion mouths by 2050? Some of the answers are emerging in Abu Dhabi’s burgeoning Agtech ecosystem.

Abu Dhabi's mobility strategy is building a safe, sustainable, and smart future

As Abu Dhabi Mobility Week approaches, the country plans to unveil its bold vision for mobility, which will address key issues and embrace a new era of smart transport.

Abu Dhabi is leading the conversation on global healthcare innovation

A landmark event, hosted in the Emirate, is set to accelerate the future of healthcare around the world.

Where Expats Go to Grow

Why a wave of talented individuals and entrepreneurs are choosing Abu Dhabi to build new lives and new businesses.

The City Breaking the Boundaries of Tech

Abu Dhabi’s landmark autonomous RACING league is the latest demonstration of the emirate’s thriving emerging tech ecosystem.

Lifestyle

Abu Dhabi: The city of sport and spectators

From major international sports events to kayaking in the mangroves, the UAE’s capital is an ideal destination for sports enthusiasts.

Abu Dhabi: Where art is a way of life

With major museums and institutions making their home in the emirate, a thriving cultural scene is blooming in the UAE capital.

A Journey of Personal Growth

Hear how a transformative relocation to Abu Dhabi brought safety, community, and spiritual fulfilment to this university director and her family.

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