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8/13/25, 8:23 AM Ministry of Economy and Tourism and Government Development Office launch the third edition of ‘Future100’ initiative - Middle East…
adoption of modern technologies across vital economic sectors. The launch of the third edition of the
‘Future100’ initiative affirms the continued commitment to national efforts and collaboration in this regard.
It aims to enhance the competitiveness of the entrepreneurial environment, solidifying the UAE’s position

as an attractive destination for future projects and a leading hub for creativity and innovation.”

His Excellency added: “The initiative aims to provide all the opportunities and support that talents and

entrepreneurial projects need to develop successful ideas and expand into new economy sectors. It
facilitates effective dialogue with a broad network of investment funds and global investors. Additionally, it
enables talents to stay informed about the latest practices and trends in financing mechanisms for small

and medium enterprises.”

Her Excellency Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the
Future, emphasized that the UAE continues to strengthen its position as a global platform for developing
government work methodologies and shaping the future. This progress is driven by the vision of its

proactive leadership and a comprehensive innovation ecosystem that nurtures talents and ideas,
transforming them into pioneering economic solutions. She noted that empowering startups is key to the
future development framework and ensuring full readiness to navigate global market shifts.

Her Excellency added that the ‘Future100’ list for the year 2025 goes beyond highlighting inspiring
national success stories. It serves as a strategic tool to empower entrepreneurs who possess the passion
and ability to drive change. This contributes to supporting efforts to diversify the economy while

enhancing its flexibility and readiness for the future.

Now in its third edition, the initiative is accepting nominations from companies and projects operating in

new economy sectors. These include advanced industries, agri-tech, biotechnology, creative industries,
cybersecurity, edtech, food technology, fintech, health technology, HR technology, smart mobility, legal
tech, property technology, renewable energy, space, and other fields related to sustainability and the
environment.

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