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Her Excellency elaborated that the UAE Pavilion at GITEX Europe offers Emirati enterprises an unparalleled
platform to showcase their cutting-edge innovations, services, and products before business leaders and

policymakers from Germany and wider Europe. This visibility unlocks significant opportunities for market
expansion and accelerated growth within the thriving European economic landscape. Moreover, the country’s
pavilion serves as a vital conduit for fostering strong trade and investment partnerships, forging strategic

alliances with the European business ecosystem, and identifying opportunities to support the growth of
SMEs. It also opens up new pathways into emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, sustainable
technologies, industrial innovation, and digital transformation. Together, these efforts significantly enhance

the global competitiveness of Emirati exports in high-growth, future-focused industries.

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

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