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11/3/25, 5:19 PM Ministry of Economy and Tourism and Dubai Silicon Oasis Collaborate to Empower Emirati Entrepreneurs
public and private sector efforts to empower entrepreneurs and support startups, providing flexible regulations and competitive
incentives that enable them to confidently expand globally.

Supporting the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

H.E. Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni, Executive Chairman of DIEZ, emphasized that this partnership with the Ministry reflects DIEZ’s
commitment through the Dubai Silicon Oasis to support the national entrepreneurship ecosystem via impactful initiatives and projects
aligned with the pillars of DIEZ’s 2026 Strategy.

He added: “Dtec plays a vital role in enabling entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into innovative, globally competitive ventures,
thanks to a flexible business environment and advanced digital infrastructure. He emphasised that the partnership with the Ministry
of Economy and Tourism opens new possibilities for expanding comprehensive support for national entrepreneurial projects.

An Integrated Business Ecosystem

During the visit, H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri was briefed on the key initiatives and programs hosted by Dtec, which aim to support
innovators and entrepreneurs at various stages, from establishment to expansion and growth. The centre provides an integrated
business environment that combines advanced technologies, shared services, and opportunities to connect with investors, thereby
enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the UAE.

H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri was also briefed by the Dtec team on several success stories and startups led by Emirati
entrepreneurs in technology, artificial intelligence, and digital services, as well as the “Emirati Real Estate Business Incubator”
initiative, developed in cooperation between Dubai Silicon Oasis and the Dubai Land Department, which aims to support Emirati
talents aspiring to establish their own real estate startups through training, mentorship, and enabling them to enter this vital sector.

H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri also met with a number of Emirati entrepreneurs at Dtec, listened to their inspiring experiences and
challenges in developing their projects, and affirmed the Ministry’s commitment to continuing cooperation with partners in the public
and private sectors to provide solutions to the challenges facing entrepreneurs and enable them to achieve their ambitions, thereby
enhancing the UAE’s position as a preferred global destination for startups and innovators.

The list of Emirati startups included “Baytukum,” one of the first national platforms specializing in real estate crowdfunding, “Check In
Portal,” which offers innovative digital solutions in website design, as well as several other startups based at Dtec. These projects
exemplify inspiring models of Emirati entrepreneurship based on innovation, knowledge, and technology.

A Strategic Step

The agreement represents a pivotal step towards enhancing the integration of efforts between the government and semi-government
sectors to support the national entrepreneurship ecosystem, by unifying initiatives and programs aimed at equipping entrepreneurs,
facilitating their access to markets and investors, and developing innovative solutions to boost the productivity of start-ups and
increase their chances of success in the new economy driven by technology and innovation.

The “The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World” seeks to reinforce the UAE’s position as a global destination for
entrepreneurship, under the supervision of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, in collaboration with the UAE Government Media
Office, and with the participation of the UAE Council for Entrepreneurship and more than 50 government and private entities,
business incubators, accelerators, and academic institutions.

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