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Press Release

UAE ranks first globally in Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2024-

2025 Report for fourth consecutive year

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