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5/26/25, 2:00 PM UAE Showcases Innovation and Startup Ecosystem at GITEX Europe 2025 in Berlin
Strategic National Participation

The UAE delegation, led by H.E. Al Mazrouei, featured senior officials including H.E. Sultan bin Saeed
Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers; H.E. Ahmed Al Attar, UAE Ambassador to Germany; and
H.E. Mohammed Abdulrahman Al Hawi, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Investment. They were

joined by prominent figures such as H.E. Omran Sharaf and Berlin’s Mayor Kai Wegner.

More than 38 representatives from the UAE government and private entities participated, along with
21 startups and SMEs operating in high-impact sectors. This reflects the UAE’s dedication to creating
a globally competitive, innovation-driven economy.

Driving Entrepreneurship and Innovation

In a keynote address, H.E. Al Mazrouei emphasized the UAE’s transformation into a global hub for
innovation and entrepreneurship, driven by a supportive ecosystem, flexible regulatory frameworks,
and world-class digital infrastructure.

“GITEX Europe is a strategic opportunity to strengthen UAE-Europe partnerships, support our SMEs,
and promote Emirati innovation in future-focused industries,” H.E. Al Mazrouei stated. She highlighted

the country’s recent 800% surge in tech startup funding and its top global ranking in the Global
Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report for the fourth consecutive year.

The Innovation Hour

A major highlight of the UAE Pavilion was The Innovation Hour, a panel session showcasing the
country’s successful entrepreneurship policies and featuring 10 Emirati startups. The session attracted

investors and stakeholders interested in sustainable technologies, artificial intelligence, smart city
solutions, and health tech.

Expanding UAE-Germany Collaboration

During the opening ceremony, H.E. Al Mazrouei reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to deepening
economic ties with Germany and broader Europe. She underscored the importance of knowledge

transfer, strategic alliances, and joint innovation initiatives to accelerate global economic sustainability.

Key Participants

Among the participating UAE-based startups and organizations were:

Zeroe: AI-powered carbon emissions management

Decahydron: Sustainable hydrogen production

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