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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 solutions to
drive the growth and prosperity of the entrepreneurship sector. She emphasized that
the UAE’s participation in the exhibition presents a significant opportunity to deepen
cooperation with European partners, as well as with business communities in the
UAE, Germany, and across Europe. It also facilitates exploring new avenues for
knowledge transfer and localization within the entrepreneurship ecosystem, while
attracting high-quality investments in future-focused industries.
Her Excellency Alia Al Mazrouei outlined the enablers and opportunities available
for businesses in the UAE, emphasizing the attractive investment climate and
advanced digital infrastructure. She highlighted flexible regulations and innovative
economic incentives that provide investors and entrepreneurs with extensive
opportunities for growth and expansion.

Her Excellency also briefed the audience on the UAE’s leading national initiatives
supporting entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises. The country’s
efforts to build a comprehensive ecosystem that empowers entrepreneurs, enabling
them to scale their businesses within domestic markets and unlock new opportunities
for growth in global markets were also emphasized.

GITEX Europe draws participants from 100 countries

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