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4/28/25, 1:34 PM Dubai AI Week 2025: Sheikh Hamdan witnesses signing of strategic partnerships to boost digital economy

du, as Ignyte’s Exclusive Telco Partner, will provide early-stage startups with critical infrastructure,
scalable communications solutions, access to digital tools, and strategic mentorship. The partnership
supports emerging ventures by facilitating access to enterprise-grade telecommunications services,
while opening new pathways to investment, networking, and growth.

Through Dtec, one of the region’s largest technology hubs, Ignyte startups will benefit from soft
landing programs, flexible co-working environments, and subsidized licensing solutions. This
collaboration reflects the commitment to fostering a vibrant and integrated entrepreneurship
ecosystem that supports founders at every stage of their journey.

Meanwhile, in5 will enable Ignyte startups to access incubation, mentorship, and fast-track licensing
across the technology, media, and design sectors. The partnership aims to amplify the impact of
collaborative innovation in line with Dubai’s economic priorities under the Dubai Economic Agenda
D33.

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Unified efforts for digital talent and startups

Together, these partnerships represent a unified effort to transform Dubai into a magnet for top-tier
digital talent and scalable startups—bridging global innovation with local opportunity. The
collaborations also reinforce the emirate’s commitment to enabling entrepreneurship-led growth,
future-ready economic diversification, and a thriving digital economy.

Dubai AI Week 2025 hosted participants from over 100 nationalities, featuring more than 180
speakers, over 150 sessions and workshops, and more than 140 activities. Moreover, the event
brought together global thought leaders from startups, corporates, governments, and academia to
shape the future of artificial intelligence.

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