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Her Excellency stated: “The UAE’s participation in this international event reflects its steadfast commitment to
strengthening economic partnerships with global partners, empowering the entrepreneurial community, and

advancing a sustainable digital economy built on innovation and knowledge. It also underscores the nation's
dedication to developing a competitive economic model aligned with the goals of the We the UAE 2031

vision, which aims to solidify the UAE’s status as a leading global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.”
“GITEX Europe serves as a premier platform to spotlight the UAE’s competitive business ecosystem and to

celebrate the remarkable achievements of homegrown startups excelling in advanced technologies, industrial
innovation, and sustainable green solutions. Additionally, it offers a valuable opportunity to establish new

strategic alliances that drive the expansion of the knowledge-based economy and accelerate the integration
of state-of-the-art technological advancements across key sectors critical to national development,” Her
Excellency added.

UAE’s experience in empowering entrepreneurs highlighted
The UAE pavilion hosted a panel discussion titled "The Innovation Hour," which was attended by Her

Excellency Alia Al Mazrouei. During the session, Her Excellency shed light on the UAE’s pioneering
experience in empowering entrepreneurs, emphasizing the policies and programs adopted by the country to
create a conducive environment for the growth of startups, particularly in the fields of advanced technology

and the green economy. She affirmed that fostering innovation and developing sustainable technological
solutions are essential pillars in achieving comprehensive development goals and advancing the transition

toward a future-ready, knowledge-based economy.
Her Excellency explained that the UAE’s supportive policies fostering the entrepreneurial ecosystem have led

to significant achievements, including securing the top global ranking in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor
(GEM) report for the fourth consecutive year. She also highlighted a remarkable 800% growth in funding for

tech startups during the first quarter of 2025, underscoring the UAE’s exceptionally conducive environment
for innovative ventures.
The session featured presentations from 10 Emirati startups showcasing cutting-edge solutions in

sustainability, health technology, artificial intelligence, and smart cities. The platform played a vital role in
enhancing funding and investment opportunities, supporting these startups’ expansion on the global stage.

Expansive opportunities for UAE-Germany collaboration in entrepreneurship

Her Excellency Alia Al Mazrouei attended the opening ceremony of GITEX Europe at the Messe Berlin
exhibition center in the German capital. Kai Wegner, Mayor of Berlin; Ekaterina Zaharieva, European

Commissioner for Startups, Research, and Innovation; Franziska Giffey, Mayor of Berlin and Senator for
Economic Affairs, Energy, and Public Enterprises; and Trixi LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of the
Dubai World Trade Centre, were also present.

In her opening remarks, Her Excellency emphasized that the economic relations between the UAE and the
Federal Republic of Germany are experiencing rapid growth, driven by the shared aspirations of both

leaderships. This vision centers on supporting the new economy and advancing innovative technological

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