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6/17/25, 1:32 PM Abu Dhabi startup ecosystem ranks 3rd in MENA for performance, generates $4.4 billion in value
Abu Dhabi startup ecosystem ranks 3rd in MENA for performance,

generates $4.4 billion in value
Abu Dhabi posted an impressive leap into the top emerging global startup ecosystems,
ranking in the #51-60 tier

Abu Dhabi generated $4.4 billion in ecosystem value between July 1, 2022, and December 31, 2024, marking a 6 percent annual
growth
Published: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 5:14 PM
Abu Dhabi’s startup ecosystem has made remarkable strides, emerging as one of the fastest-growing hubs
in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), according to the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem
Report (GSER) launched at VivaTech in Paris.

Recognized as the world’s most comprehensive research on startup ecosystems, the report leverages the
largest quality-controlled dataset in the industry, analyzing data from over 5 million companies across
350+ entrepreneurial innovation ecosystems worldwide.

“Abu Dhabi’s rise in the global rankings is a testament to the exceptional pace and cohesion of its
innovation ecosystem, with Hub71 at the heart of this transformation. Amid a global downturn in startup
ecosystem value, Abu Dhabi’s long-term vision is beginning to pay off, demonstrating bold leadership and
collaborative strength. We expect this momentum to continue, with Abu Dhabi poised to grow at a faster
rate than many global peers in the years ahead,” says Samantha Evans, managing director MENA, Startup
Genome.

Abu Dhabi advances to #51-60 tier

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