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Tue, June 16, 2020
A city built for the next generation of tech, Dubai’s Free Zone incentives, strategic innovation policy and prosperity continue to inspire entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level.
A city built for the next generation of tech, Dubai’s Free Zone incentives, strategic innovation policy and prosperity continue to inspire entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level.
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Start-up funding
The city has the lion’s share of start-up funding. Dubai accounted for over 60% of funding across the MENA region’s record-breaking 564 deals worth over US$700 million in investment in 2019.
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Home to MENA investors
Dubai is home to one-third of all Middle East and North Africa (MENA) investors.
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Home to venture capital
Dubai is also home to 19 venture capitalists, the highest in the region.
Fuelling exponential realities for today’s entrepreneurial visionaries, Dubai is a magnet for the world’s brightest and most curious.
Overview
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The start-up capital in the MENA region
As the number one emerging destination for start-ups and leading the region in terms of innovation, Dubai is perfectly positioned at the crossroads of existing and emerging trade routes.
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A people-focused haven for entrepreneurs
Dubai offers a host of facilities, programmes and support to ensure the emirate’s place at the top of the MENA region’s start-up scene.
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Dubai government initiatives for start-ups
Dubai seeks to future-proof its economy through the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), which unites government and private sector entities to enable start-ups to grow.
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A haven for tech investors
Dubai’s start-up hub offers incredible tech opportunities for investors and venture capitalists. Home to some of the world’s largest banks, Dubai is also the leading financial hub of the MEASA region.
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A magnet for global talent
Dubai has earned a reputation for attracting world-class talent, bringing some of the brightest minds from around the world to the city.
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