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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 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.