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UAE Ranks First Globally In Global

Entrepreneurship Monitor 2024-2025 Report For

Fourth Consecutive Year

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2025-04-03 06:15:21

(MENAFN- Dubai PR Network) H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei: The UAE has adopted a forward-
looking vision to develop a comprehensive entrepreneurial ecosystem. The strong
entrepreneurship indicators achieved reflect our commitment to fostering a
competitive and attractive environment for start-ups.

Abu Dhabi, April 3, 2025 - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been ranked number

one globally for the fourth consecutive year by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM)
report for the year 2024-2025, surpassing many advanced economies. The UAE was also

recognised as the world's best destination for entrepreneurship and small and medium-

sized enterprises (SMEs) among 56 economies surveyed in this year's report.

The UAE ranked first among high-income countries in 11 out of 13 key indicators,

evaluating the institutional frameworks that support entrepreneurship, based on expert

assessments. The country outperformed globally in areas including financing for

entrepreneurial projects, ease of fund access, government policies supporting
entrepreneurship, government-related tax and bureaucracy policies, government

entrepreneurship programs, integration of entrepreneurship in school and high education,

research and development transfer, commercial and professional infrastructure, ease of

market entry in terms of burdens and regulatory frameworks, as well as social and cultural
standards towards entrepreneurship.

A Comprehensive Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

On this occasion, H.E. Alia Bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for
Entrepreneurship, said,“Thanks to the support and directives of the UAE's wise leadership,

our country has built a comprehensive and forward-thinking entrepreneurial ecosystem,

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