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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

GITEX Europe is part of the GITEX Global series, which began in Dubai in 1981. The Berlin edition saw

robust participation, featuring over 1,400 exhibitors from 100 countries, alongside 600 investors and 750
startups showcasing their latest innovations and technologies. The event also hosted more than 500

speakers, including senior leaders, decision-makers, and global experts, cementing its reputation as a
premier international platform for driving innovation and exploring business and investment opportunities in
the digital economy and advanced technology sectors.

Leading entrepreneurship support institutions, innovation hubs, and pioneering companies part of
UAE delegation

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