Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, part of Dubai Chambers, announced that it supported 308 high-potential digital start-ups in setting up and expanding their businesses in Dubai during the first half of 2025, marking a 39% year-on-year increase compared to the 221 companies supported in the same period last year.
Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications and Chairman of Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, commented, “We are committed to developing an integrated digital business environment that provides the foundations for success for talents and digital companies, and supports their expansion from Dubai to global markets. We continue our efforts to enhance Dubai’s attractiveness as a global hub for digital companies, entrepreneurs, and technology investors by strengthening the digital infrastructure, enhancing the legislative and regulatory environment, and creating an ecosystem that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship.”
Saeed Al Gergawi, Vice President of Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, said, “In line with our commitment to supporting the growth of tech companies in Dubai, 10 events were organised during the first half of this year to enhance partnerships and support the digital economy sectors. We also organised 15 international roadshows to showcase Dubai’s advanced digital business ecosystem and promote the upcoming edition of Expand North Star, the world’s largest event for startups and investors.”
Scheduled for October 2025, Expand North Star, organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, will unite leading start-ups, innovators, investors, entrepreneurs, and digital visionaries from around the globe to explore Dubai’s unique growth prospects and help shape the future of the digital economy.
The roadshows highlighted Dubai’s competitive edge and the extensive support provided by the chamber to digital start-ups aiming to expand into the emirate. They also featured pitch competitions where winning start-ups in each city secured a fully sponsored opportunity to participate in Expand North Star 2025. Additional contests offered start-ups the chance to qualify for the final round of the Supernova Challenge, the region’s largest start-up pitch competition, which will take place during the exhibition.
Inputs from WAM
