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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 solutions to drive the growth and

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