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Dubai Chambers Supports Growth of 485 Digital Startups in 2024

Evangeline Tereshkova by Evangeline Tereshkova
November 26, 2024
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  • Dubai Chambers supported the launch and growth of 485 digital startups in 2024, marking a 380% year-over-year growth, with a focus on AI, fintech, and SaaS sectors.
  • Key initiatives, such as the “Create Apps in Dubai” program, aim to train 1,000 Emiratis by 2025, enhancing Dubai’s digital talent pool and capabilities.
  • Dubai’s strategic efforts, including global tours, events, and partnerships, strengthen its position as a global hub for digital innovation and attract foreign investment.

Dubai Chambers has played a key role in fostering the emirate’s digital economy, supporting the establishment and expansion of 485 digital startups between Q1 and Q3 2024. This represents an impressive 380% year-over-year growth, underscoring Dubai’s commitment to innovation and digital transformation across sectors.

Focus on AI, Fintech, and SaaS

The emirate continues to prioritize cutting-edge industries. Those industries include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Fintech, and Software as a Service (SaaS), with AI and fintech representing 11% and 9% of new startups, respectively. This strategic focus highlights Dubai’s ambition to lead globally in technological advancements and shape future-ready industries.

Dubai’s Vision for Technological Evolution

Dubai’s rapid technological evolution is in line with its broader strategic vision. The main aim to position the city at the forefront of digital innovation. Sheikh Mohammed’s leadership in guiding the city’s technological growth reflects Dubai’s ability to innovate in an increasingly digital world.

Driving Digital Innovation Through Key Initiatives

The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy (DCDE) continues to push the emirate’s agenda forward by executing strategic initiatives. Notable programs, like the “Create Apps in Dubai” initiative, aim to train and qualify 1,000 Emiratis by 2025, significantly boosting the country’s digital workforce.

Additionally, Dubai’s legislative support and government incentives create a nurturing environment for startups to flourish.

Key Strategies for Continued Success

Dubai’s growth in the digital economy is supported by several impactful initiatives:

– Startup Support: 22 global tours to showcase Dubai’s business ecosystem and 20 events aimed at empowering entrepreneurs.

– Sector Growth: AI, Fintech, Health Tech, SaaS, and TMT industries collectively accounted for 30% of the new startup activity.

– Strategic Collaborations: Dubai signed five MoUs with global entities, strengthening its position as a global digital hub.

These efforts reinforce Dubai’s position as a magnet for foreign direct investment in digital industries.  Such efforts also further enhance its reputation as a business-friendly environment for digital innovation.

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