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Image: DP World/ For illustrative purposes National Industries Park (NIP), part of DP World’s industrial network, will host one of the Middle East’s largest automotive refurbishment facilities under a Dhs55m($15m) partnership with used-car platform Cars24. The 220,000 sqft centre, due to begin construction in November and open by August 2026, will create more than 200 jobs in its first phase and process over 100,000 vehicles annually. It will connect directly to DP World’s network of ports, logistics corridors, and economic zones. The facility will serve rising demand from electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and Chinese original equipment makers, offering refurbishment, pre-delivery…

Images: Supplied As technology continues to shape every industry, more women are carving out space and redefining what leadership in tech looks like. From innovation to cybersecurity to marketing, their journeys reveal a consistent theme — success in tech isn’t about perfection or knowing all the answers, it’s about curiosity, courage, and connection. Gulf Business spoke to several female leaders across the global tech ecosystem to explore their biggest lessons and advice for the next generation of women entering the field. Jessica Constantinidis, innovation officer – EMEA, ServiceNow Key lessons learned Growth only happens when you step into the unknown.…

Social network Bluesky, which on Friday announced a new milestone of 40 million users, will soon start testing “dislikes” as a way to improve personalization on its main Discover feed and others. The news was shared alongside a host of other conversation control updates and changes, which include smaller tweaks to replies, improved detection of toxic comments, and other ways to prioritize more relevant conversations to the individual user. With the “dislikes” beta rolling out soon, Bluesky will take into account the new signal to improve user personalization. As users “dislike” posts, the system will learn what sort of content…

On Tuesday morning at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, our Senior Producer Maggie Nye rolled up her jacket sleeve to show me her new tattoo: a classic, pixelated cursor arrow. TechCrunch’s Becca Szkutak got a matching cursor, while Theresa Loconsolo got a smiling moon. I guessed that at some point during all the Disrupt hoopla, Maggie and Becca wandered off to some trendy San Francisco tattoo shop to cement their friendship with appropriately tech-themed ink (and maybe Theresa was there too?) That seemed like a more logical explanation than the reality, which is that they got these tattoos at Disrupt — yes,…

The Equity crew was live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025! Hosts Kirsten Korosec, Max Zeff, and Anthony Ha took over the Builders Stage on Monday morning to kick off the event with the question everyone’s asking: are we in an AI bubble?  Between valuations that have tripled in months, $300M seed rounds, and $100B commitments flying around, the money is moving fast — maybe too fast. The Equity team broke down what peak bubble looks like, where the actual business models are (spoiler: a lot of companies are betting on AI data centers), and why some founders are betting against the…

Image credit: Supplied As investors seek growth in a shifting global economy, SkyKapital has emerged as a trusted bridge between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, focusing on West Africa, a region often overlooked yet rich with opportunity and transformative transactions. From its headquarters in Paris and growing hub in the UAE, following the establishment of an office at Abu Dhabi Global Market, the firm is redefining how cross-border capital can drive sustainable development. Earlier this year, that effort was recognised when the firm received the Lifetime Excellence in Francophone Markets Award from HM Government of the UK. For Karim…

Image credit: Supplied When people see a driverless car, whether it be a racing car or a taxi, they often assume the technology is doing all the work. The machine is in control and humans are out of the picture. The problem is not just one of perception. As autonomous vehicles become more common, the story we tell about them matters. If we view autonomy as something automatic or inevitable, we risk underestimating the human effort it still requires. That effort is not only technical. It is strategic, emotional and deeply collaborative. I come to this space from a traditional…

Image credit: Supplied Over the past 15 years, Shurooq has redefined Sharjah’s economic landscape. With an almost Dhs8bn investment portfolio spanning over 50 projects, the authority has transformed the emirate from a manufacturing- and trade-driven economy into a diverse hub for sustainable growth. Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, CEO of Shurooq, outlines how the authority’s strategy is positioning Sharjah as a benchmark for balanced development.”Shurooq’s investments are designed to generate long-term value across sectors that contribute to Sharjah’s social and economic resilience.” Image credit: Supplied Shurooq’s model blends the strategic vision of government with the agility of private enterprise. Through public–private…

The Big Deal Sale highlights the UAE’s most popular travel destinations — from staycations in Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah to international favourites such as Thailand, Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Egypt, the UK, Maldives, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, catering to both short- and long-haul travellers. On the hospitality front, participating partners include a wide selection of leading names such as Atlantis, Rove, Millennium Hotels & Resorts, Gewan Hotels & Resorts, SUHA, Premier Inn, HMH Group, Jumeirah, One&Only One Zabeel, Majestic Hotels, Citymax Group, Taj, JA Resorts & Hotels, MOBH Holding Group, Landmark Hotels, Radisson Hotel Group, Wyndham Hotels…

Aziz Koleilat, the president and CEO of GE Aerospace for the Middle East, Pakistan, Türkiye and CIS GE Aerospace’s aviation journey began in 1917, when General Electric first started developing aircraft turbochargers during World War I. In 1941, it built the first US jet engine, the I-A, which powered the Bell XP-59A, America’s first jet aircraft. From the 1950s through the 1990s, GE became a global leader in commercial and military jet engines, powering aircraft such as the Boeing 747 and F-16 fighter jets. In the 2000s, it expanded into digital aviation and services, becoming the world’s leading provider of…