Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has revealed that it supported 308 high-potential digital startups to determine and develop their companies within the emirate throughout the first half of 2025, marking a 39 per cent improve in comparison with the 221 firms supported in the identical interval final 12 months.
Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Synthetic Intelligence, Digital Economic system, and Distant Work Purposes and Chairman of Dubai Chamber of Digital Economic system, stated: “We’re dedicated to creating an built-in digital enterprise setting that gives the foundations for achievement for skills and digital firms, and helps their enlargement from Dubai to world markets.
“We proceed our efforts to boost Dubai’s attractiveness as a world hub for digital firms, entrepreneurs, and know-how buyers by strengthening the digital infrastructure, enhancing the legislative and regulatory setting, and creating an ecosystem that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship.”
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Saeed Al Gergawi, Vice President of Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, highlighted the Chamber’s initiatives in H1 2025: “According to our dedication to supporting the expansion of tech firms in Dubai, 10 occasions have been organised throughout the first half of this 12 months to boost partnerships and assist the digital financial system sectors.
“We additionally organised 15 worldwide roadshows to showcase Dubai’s superior digital enterprise ecosystem and promote the upcoming version of Develop North Star, the world’s largest occasion for startups and buyers.”
The roadshows included shows on the emirate’s aggressive benefits, particulars on the excellent assist provided to digital startups, and pitch competitions showcasing modern concepts.
Winners from every metropolis secured absolutely sponsored alternatives to take part in Develop North Star 2025, whereas further contests provided startups an opportunity to qualify for the Supernova Problem, the area’s largest startup pitch competitors.
Organised by DWTC and hosted by Chamber of Digital Economic system, Develop North Star 2025 will happen in October and is predicted to assemble the world’s main startups, innovators, buyers, entrepreneurs, and digital leaders.
The occasion goals to speed up collaboration, showcase innovation, and spotlight town’s position as a world hub for digital progress.