The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy announced it has supported 582 digital startups during the first nine months of 2025. This support for new and expanding companies is part of Dubai’s plan to become a top global center for digital business.
The announcement showed that 70 percent of these companies were international, highlighting Dubai’s appeal to global entrepreneurs. Artificial Intelligence (AI) was the largest sector, making up 21 percent of all supported startups. Other major fields included HealthTech, Software-as-a-Service, and FinTech.
H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications and Chairman of Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, stated:
“In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, we remain committed to consolidating the emirate’s position as a central hub in the global digital economy. We are building an advanced business environment defined by agility, readiness, and innovation to keep pace with rapid technological change, while enabling digital companies to grow and expand from Dubai into global markets. This strengthens the emirate’s appeal as a leading destination for digital investment and tech talent, as well as a global testbed for developing and deploying new-economy solutions in line with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).”
The Chamber’s ‘Business in Dubai’ platform was a key tool. It helped companies by providing services, and access to partners and investors. The Chamber also held 16 international roadshows in cities across the globe to attract tech companies and talent to the emirate.
This work strengthens Dubai’s reputation as a leading destination for digital investment. The focus on supporting new companies is expected to continue as Dubai works to achieve its long-term economic goals. You can find more official news at the Dubai Media Office.
