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Women account for 18% of all UAE-based entrepreneurs

New data ahead of Emirati Women's Day underscore the growing impact of female-led businesses on the country’s
economy

Published: Mon 25 Aug 2025, 4:07 PM

Somshankar Bandyopadhyay
By: Somshankar Bandyopadhyay Share:

The UAE government continues to champion female entrepreneurship through several initiatives.

Women now account for 18 per cent of all UAE-based entrepreneurs, driving innovation across
FinTech, health, wellness, and industrial services, a report showed on Monday.

New data from Sovereign, a leading corporate services provider in the UAE, underscores the growing
impact of female-led businesses on the country’s economy. This trend reflects the UAE’s commitment
to gender equality and women’s empowerment, as highlighted by the upcoming Emirati Women’s
Day on August 28.

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