Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) will participate in two major shows this month in Dubai – GITEX Global 2024 on 14-18 October, and Expand North Star on 13-16 October – highlighting the innovation in the services it offers to enhance ease of doing business, and the innovative companies that are setting up in Dubai and using the city as a launchpad for global growth.
DET’s participation in the events is aligned with the ambitious goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, to double the size of Dubai’s economy by 2033 and to further consolidate Dubai’s position as a leading global city for business and leisure.
At GITEX Global, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai Business Registration and Licensing Corporation (DBLC), part of DET, will introduce cutting-edge solutions designed to streamline the investor journey to further improve the ease of doing business in Dubai, a key driver in attracting foreign direct investment and top talent.
These initiatives will further strengthen the emirate’s global status as a leading destination for innovation and investment. As part of its participation, DBLC will also honour various partners who have contributed to the success of its initiatives over the past year.
Meanwhile, across the city in Dubai Harbour, the Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), another entity within DET, will showcase the businesses and services of five of its members, including Transcend Technologies, Jadwelny Portal, Sadeem Energy, Elmadrasah.com and Insurina, as well as its incubation partner Intelak. The participating Dubai SME members represent several sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI) in tourism, energy IoT, EdTech, insurance marketplace and cybersecurity.
The Hamdan Innovation Incubator (Hi2), an initiative by Dubai SME, will also be sponsoring the Emaratipreneur Expo 2024, which will focus on promoting Emirati startups and innovative businesses. It will include two panel discussions, a competition as well as an awards ceremony for SMEs. Through the sponsorship, Hi2 will allocate 50 pods for young Emiratis with advanced business ideas, focusing on projects with active Emirati partners at various development stages, from prototypes to those ready to enter the market.
Ahmad Al Room Almheiri, Director of Ease of Doing Business at the Dubai Business Registration and Licensing Corporation (DBLC), said, “In line with the aspirations of our visionary leadership, DBLC’s participation at GITEX Global 2024 exemplifies our commitment to fostering innovation and accelerating the core goals of the D33 Agenda to increase economic productivity through digital adoption in various sectors. The department will unveil initiatives that will focus on simplifying the investor journey and creating a more efficient environment for both local and international enterprises to grow and succeed. This fits into our broader strategy of positioning Dubai as a global leader in digital innovation and investment.”
Saeed Matar Mohammed AlMarri, Deputy of CEO, Dubai SME, said, “At Expand North Star, Dubai SME is excited to present a lineup of dynamic Emirati startups that are set to reshape industries, from AI to cybersecurity, demonstrating our commitment to innovation and the D33 Agenda. These entrepreneurs represent the future of Dubai’s economy, and our goal, guided by the city’s visionary leadership, is to integrate their talents into a vibrant business ecosystem. Through Hi2’s sponsorship of the Emaratipreneur Expo, we are also empowering startups to innovate and compete on a global scale, ensuring that the next generation of Dubai entrepreneurs leads the way in driving our economic growth.”
