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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 | Pakist…

Ministry Of Economy & Tourism Announces Details Of

‘The Emirates: The Startup Capital Of The World’

National Campaign

20 hours ago

DUBAI, (Pakistan Point News - 21st Sep, 2025) 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 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 home to over
50 government and private business incubators and accelerators, Al Marri noted.

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