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9/23/25, 3:52 PM UAE targets 2 million companies and 10 unicorns by 2031, says Minister of Economy - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middl…
Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of the national campaign “The Emirates: The
Startup Capital of the World,” Al Marri said startups and entrepreneurs represent a
fundamental pillar of the UAE’s economic growth strategy.
The Minister noted that around five unicorns have already originated from the UAE, and
the new campaign will help accelerate the emergence of more.
UAE unicorns and startups
He said the campaign supports national goals by providing an enabling environment that
empowers youth to launch their entrepreneurial ventures and achieve growth and
expansion.
Al Marri explained that the UAE has comprehensive strategies to support innovation and
entrepreneurship, covering economic clusters, food security, Comprehensive Economic
Partnership Agreements, and intellectual property protection.
He stressed that both federal and local infrastructure are prepared to sustain startup
growth.
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