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Ministry of Economy & Tourism announces details

of ‘The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World’

national campaign

• Sunday, September 21, 2025 7:11 PM

• 5 minutes Reading

DUBAI, 21st September, 2025 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Economy and Tourism outlined details of
“The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World” national campaign, launched by His Highness
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to
strengthen the UAE’s position as a leading global destination for entrepreneurship.

The campaign is overseen by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism in collaboration with the UAE
Government Media Office, with the participation of the UAE Council for Entrepreneurship and over
50 government and private entities, business incubators and accelerators, and academic
institutions.

At a press conference attended by members of the UAE Council for Entrepreneurship, Abdulla bin
Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, highlighted the UAE’s commitment to solidifying its
standing as a global entrepreneurship destination through policies that support businesses and
economic practices, and proactive government initiatives.
Al Marri stressed that the campaign represents a comprehensive national vision to build a globally
competitive economy driven by innovation, youth empowerment, and entrepreneurship. It is

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