Emirati startup founders have unveiled a range of AI-powered and advanced technology solutions at Hub71’s Impact 2026 event at Manarat Al Saadiyat, highlighting Abu Dhabi’s growing role as a regional innovation hub and launchpad for global expansion.
Founders said support programs led by Hub71 and Hub71+ Digital Assets have helped create an integrated startup ecosystem through mentorship, funding access and strategic partnerships. The support has enabled companies to develop innovative solutions across sectors including digital marketing, healthcare and advanced manufacturing.
Major startup innovations at Impact 2026
ReachLLM targets global expansion with AI search optimization
Maryam Alabbar, co-founder of ReachLLM, said at Impact 2026 that the company is focused on improving brand visibility across AI-driven search platforms including ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews.
She said ReachLLM is developing AI-native products that help brands maintain a consistent presence across large language models while measuring the impact of their visibility growth. The company plans to strengthen its footprint in Abu Dhabi and expand across Middle East and North Africa markets.
Alabbar said AI-powered Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) represents the next evolution of traditional Search Engine Optimization (SEO), positioning ReachLLM to drive digital transformation from Abu Dhabi.
LiMb develops AI platform for physiotherapy, recovery support
Shamma Al Saadi, founder of LiMb, stated that the company is developing an AI-powered platform designed to assist physiotherapists in creating therapeutic exercise programs and managing patient follow-up beyond clinical settings.
Currently in the pre-launch phase, LiMb showcased its latest innovations at Impact 2026 ahead of its official launch later this month. Al Saadi said the company is also building an advanced AI model focused on therapeutic exercises and pain management. The system will provide real-time voice feedback to help patients correct movement posture during home exercises, improving adherence and recovery outcomes.
Afra Alahbabi, founder and CEO of Nabdh Technologies, said at Impact 2026 that the company is developing the UAE’s first Arabic-language operational intelligence platform for clinical workflows.
Designed for healthcare institutions, the platform aims to reduce medical documentation burdens and improve operational efficiency. Alahbabi said the solution integrates with existing healthcare systems without disrupting clinical operations.
She added that the platform is built in Arabic from the ground up and relies entirely on UAE-based data hosting to ensure high standards of security and privacy.
The AM Lab expands digital manufacturing capabilities
Abdallah Alawadi, founder of The AM Lab, noted at the Impact 2026 event that the company operates the Middle East and North Africa’s first digital manufacturing platform focused on simplifying industrial procurement. The platform consolidates spare-parts requirements online and delivers completed orders within weeks, and in some cases within days.
Alawadi said that the company primarily manufactures spare parts for the oil and gas sector while also producing customized components for aviation and defense industries. He added that The AM Lab leverages a broad network of partners and suppliers to fulfil orders efficiently, supporting the UAE’s National In-Country Value program, industrial strategy and the objectives of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology.
