Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy Boosts 1,210 Startups and Trains 1,333 Emiratis in 2024
The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has announced its successful support for 1,210 digital startups in 2024, marking a significant 120% increase compared to 2023. This substantial growth reinforces Dubai’s status as a thriving hub for entrepreneurs and innovators in the digital sector.
Additionally, the chamber trained 1,333 Emiratis in mobile application development, reflecting a 170% rise from the previous year. This initiative is part of the ‘Create Apps in Dubai’ program, launched under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE. The initiative is designed to enhance national digital capabilities by training and qualifying 1,000 Emiratis, with the goal of tripling the number of app developers in Dubai by 2025 and launching 100 new national projects focused on mobile application innovation.
His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications and Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, emphasized that the chamber’s initiatives align with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The chamber is committed to maximizing the potential of advanced technologies to drive economic growth and strengthen Dubai’s global leadership in the digital economy.
Al Olama further highlighted the importance of fostering a robust digital business ecosystem through enhanced infrastructure and regulatory frameworks, ensuring sustainable growth in future technology sectors. These efforts aim to solidify Dubai’s position as a leading digital economy hub, attracting innovative startups and supporting long-term economic expansion.
