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9/22/25, 2:50 PM Ministry Of Economy & Tourism Announces Details Of ‘The Emirates: The Startup Capital Of The World’ National Campaign - Urdu…
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 supported by practical programmes and initiatives,
underpinned by robust data and indicators that position the UAE as a global
destination for talent, investors, and entrepreneurs.
Al Marri said, “‘The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World’ national campaign
reflects the UAE leadership’s vision to establish the nation as the premier
destination for global talent, innovators and entrepreneurs. It is a strategic step
toward solidifying the UAE’s position as a global hub for entrepreneurship.”
He pointed out that the UAE has secured the top position in the 2024-2025 Global
Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report for the 4th year running. The UAE also
ranked first in 11 out of 13 indicators for high-income countries, and was named
the best destination for entrepreneurship and SMEs among 56 evaluated
economies.
As part of the ‘Projects of the 50’ initiative, the UAE announced investments worth
AED8.7 billion aimed at promoting innovation and supporting SMEs. The UAE is
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