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entrepreneurship ecosystem. The meeting included a comprehensive presentation led by Sara
Al Nuaimi followed by strategic discussions.

Sharjah’s growing global appeal as a vibrant startup hub has been recently highlighted by the
Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER). Their 2024 ‘top startup ecosystem’ rankings has
placed Sharjah 4th in GCC and 7th in the wider MENA region.

As the major engine fueling these achievements, Sheraa has trained and upskilled a talented
community of over 18,000 entrepreneurial youth, supported a comprehensive ecosystem of over
420 startups including over 180 incubated ventures that have raised over $171 million in
funding, generated over $248 million in revenue, and created well over 1,900 jobs, contributing
to the UAE’s national economy. Moreover, Sheraa’s flagship event, the Sharjah
Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) has solidified the emirate’s reputation as a premier hub for
talent, drawing over 30,000 changemakers from around the globe across its seven editions.
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