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UAE ranks first globally in Global

Entrepreneurship Monitor 2024-2025 Report for

fourth consecutive year

03/04/2025

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, driving its advancement as a global leader in entrepreneurship. This is
reflected in the UAE’s top global ranking for the fourth consecutive year as the world’s best environment for

entrepreneurship and the preferred destination for start-ups.”

H.E. added, “This accomplishment highlights the UAE’s dedication to creating a dynamic and attractive
environment for entrepreneurship, aligned with global best practices. By empowering start-ups to expand into

digital and advanced economic sectors and providing innovative financing solutions, the UAE is solidifying its
position as a global hub for the new economy by the next decade, in line with the objectives of the ‘We the

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