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9/22/25, 2:51 PM UAE's Ministry of Economy and Tourism announces details of 'The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World' national campaign
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.

He also pointed out that SMEs, which make up around 95% of the UAE's active

businesses, have contributed 63.5% of its non-oil GDP as of mid-2022, and that out
of the 7 Arab companies recently gaining 'Unicorn' status, 5 have launched in

the UAE.

The UAE's entrepreneurial ecosystem blends innovation, modern technology and
sustainability, making it an ideal launchpad for global entrepreneurs. The UAE offers

a comprehensive legislative and regulatory framework that helps fast-track business

setup within days, thanks to smart digital services.

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