Emirati Youth Drive Digital Future at Expand North Star 2025
▼ Summary
– Expand North Star 2025’s ‘Emaratipreneur’ showcase features diverse cutting-edge technologies, particularly in artificial intelligence, from young Emirati entrepreneurs.
– The event is organized by Dubai World Trade Center and hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, taking place at Dubai Harbor from October 12 to 15.
– Entrepreneurs are presenting innovative digital solutions across sectors like solar energy, worker safety, and smart agriculture to expand regionally and globally.
– Participants are using the platform to connect with investors, government entities, and partners to scale their startups and deploy their technologies.
– The event serves as a key global platform for showcasing innovation and fostering collaboration to establish Dubai as a leading hub for technology.
The vibrant energy of Emirati youth is taking center stage at Expand North Star 2025, where a new generation of digital pioneers is presenting groundbreaking solutions poised to shape the future. This premier event, orchestrated by the Dubai World Trade Centre and spearheaded by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, is running from October 12th to the 15th at the stunning Dubai Harbor. The impressive contributions from these young entrepreneurs highlight the exhibition’s crucial function in propelling local talent onto the international scene.
A focal point of the event is the Emaratipreneur showcase, which dazzles visitors with a remarkable array of advanced technologies. A significant emphasis is placed on artificial intelligence, mirroring the ambitious drive of the UAE’s emerging innovators. Their ventures deliver a broad spectrum of trailblazing services, capturing the dynamic entrepreneurial spirit of young Emiratis and their resolve to build competitive digital enterprises with both regional and global reach.
Mohamed AlKetbi, the founder of Be Loyal, a startup that provides digital loyalty programs for small and medium-sized businesses, shared his perspective. “For a company in its early stages, Expand North Star offers the ideal platform to meet the investors and partners essential for our growth,” he explained. “We are actively building the network that will enable us to scale our digital loyalty solutions into the GCC and European markets.”
Forging partnerships with major corporations and government bodies is another key benefit for participants. Wadeema AlNaqbi, co-founder of Namir, discussed her company’s unique mission. “We created Namir, a first-of-its-kind solar-powered dehydration detection band, to safeguard the health of construction workers,” she stated. “Participating here provides an invaluable opportunity to connect with large organizations and government entities that can assist in deploying our technology. The feedback and networking are absolutely vital for expanding our concept and achieving our goal of protecting worker well-being.”
Echoing this sentiment, Tuqa Alabdouli, founder of Srmers, outlined her company’s vision. “At Srmers, we aim to transform flood risks into a sustainable resource by intelligently managing and recycling rainwater for irrigation,” she said. “This event is the perfect stage for us to engage with government partners and collaborators who can help us scale our operations. Our objective is to implement Srmers in homes, farms, and buildings throughout the UAE and, eventually, across the globe.”
The event serves as a powerful launchpad for innovation and collaboration. Mohammed Alzaabi, co-founder of Solara, a platform designed to simplify residential solar energy, reflected on his experience. “Having attended as a visitor before, I’ve witnessed the incredible opportunities Expand North Star creates,” he noted. “Now, as an exhibitor, it’s the perfect launchpad for Solara. Our goal is to make solar power straightforward for every homeowner in the UAE. For a startup like ours, this event is an amazing way to gain visibility, get our foot in the door, and connect with global partners ahead of our official launch in January.”
Noor AlBastaki, co-founder of Ghars Tech, which empowers farmers with smart biotechnology, expressed her honor in being part of the showcase. “Expand North Star is a fantastic avenue for Emiratis to display their talents and innovative ideas,” she commented. “Our mission with Ghars Tech is to make farming easier and more efficient through smart sensor technology. The connections and discussions we are having here look very promising, and we are thrilled to present our project to a global audience.”
As a leading global gathering for startups and investors, Expand North Star 2025 delivers a dynamic environment for showcasing innovation and nurturing collaboration within the technology ecosystem. The event stands as a fundamental component of the chamber’s broader strategy to cement Dubai’s status as a preeminent global hub for innovation and technology.
(Source: Economy Middle East)
